Full Stack Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Description BOAB Ventures is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain full stack software applications and services supporting AI/ML and analytic mission operations. This role focuses on scalable back-end systems, APIs, and user interfaces for enterprise platforms and works closely with senior engineers, data engineers, and AI/ML practitioners to deliver mission-critical capabilities. Responsibilities * Design and implement full stack software components for AI/ML and analytic applications.
* Develop RESTful APIs and microservices following established architectural patterns.
* Build user interfaces and dashboards for AI system monitoring, control, and mission workflows.
* Implement automated testing and continuous integration practices.
* Collaborate with data scientists, AI engineers, and senior software engineers on system integration efforts.
* Troubleshoot and resolve software issues in development and production environments.
* Participate in code reviews and maintain high-quality coding standards.
* Contribute to software architecture decisions and technical documentation.
* Support CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps tooling under the guidance of senior engineers.
* Support the development and operation of Model Context Protocol (MCP) server integrations and AI tooling. Required Skills Required Qualifications * 4+ years of hands-on software development experience.
* Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
* Proficiency with at least one modern front-end framework (React, Angular, or Vue) and at least one back-end language/framework (Python, JavaScript/Node.js, Java, Go, or similar).
* Experience with web frameworks, relational and/or non-relational databases, and cloud platforms.
* Working knowledge of API design (REST and/or GraphQL) and microservice architectures.
* Knowledge of software engineering best practices, design patterns, and secure coding principles.
* Experience with version control systems (Git), testing frameworks, and DevOps tooling.
* Demonstrated ability and willingness to rapidly learn novel AI platforms, frameworks, and tool integrations, including those enabling agentic AI capabilities. Desired Skills Preferred Qualifications * Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
* Strong AWS cloud experience, including services such as ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, IAM, RDS, and CloudWatch.
* Experience with GitLab and GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
* Exposure to DevSecOps practices, including secure coding, automated testing, and container/dependency scanning.
* Familiarity with MCP servers or tool-using LLM systems.
* Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and integrating ML services into applications.
* Military experience.
* Intelligence Community experience. Desired Characteristics * Forward-thinking and proactive with the ability to work independently.
* Comfortable operating in ambiguous and rapidly evolving technical environments.
* Strong problem ownership and solution-oriented mindset.
* Deep curiosity and desire to understand systems at a fundamental level.
* Passion for emerging technologies and modern software engineering practices.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Mission-focused approach with a commitment to delivering operationally relevant capabilities.