AI Application Developer

AI Application Developer Location: Candidate must be local to the Columbus, Ohio area. Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an AI Application Developer to design and build production‑grade AI systems and lead the next evolution of software delivery across Government (Federal, State, and Local) programs by operationalizing AI at scale. This role is focused on embedding AI across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) focused on LLM integration, agent‑based systems, and AI‑native software engineering, DevSecOps with AI -transforming how systems are built, tested, secured, and operated via AI driven development. You will design and implement AI-orchestrated, agent-driven workflows leveraging cloud-native platforms and secure government AI environments (including GenAI.mil). The objective is to move beyond isolated AI use cases and deliver repeatable, governed, and measurable AI‑enabled systems that accelerate delivery to scalable, mission-ready AI solutions. This is an engineer role for someone who understands that real impact comes from orchestrating models, data, and workflows into production‑grade capabilities. What You’ll Do Architect and implement AI-enabled solutions that accelerate code generation, testing, security, documentation, and deployment Design and build LLM-powered applications and agentic systems for software development, testing, security, and operations Design and operationalize agentic, multi‑step workflows (e.g., code test validate deploy) with appropriate human-in-the-loop controls Leverage and integrate GenAI.mil models and commercial LLMs with cloud-native AI services into secure, scalable development environments Build and integrate AI microservices and APIs into cloud-native platforms Build future‑state architecture and data pipelines that ground AI outputs in authoritative, mission-relevant data Establish prompt frameworks, chaining strategies and reusable AI patterns that scale across teams and programs Integrate AI into IT operations (ticket triage, root cause analysis, observability, incident response) to enable closed-loop automation Define and track performance metrics (cycle time, defect reduction, cost-per-feature, SLA improvements) tied to AI adoption Lead technical adoption across teams, mentoring engineers and standardizing best practices Ensure compliance with federal security, data governance, and AI usage policies Implement RAG architectures using mission data (codebases, documentation, operational data) to ground AI outputs Critical Skills: AI Orchestration & Systems Thinking LLM & Agentic Workflow Development Design and implement multi‑agent orchestration, tool integration and workflow automation with tool use, memory, and feedback loops Balance automation, control, and reliability in mission‑critical environments Prompt engineering, prompt chaining, and reusable prompt architectures Evaluation frameworks for output quality, reliability, and drift Data & Retrieval Strategy Build and optimize RAG architectures and secure data access patterns Structure and govern data (codebases, runbooks, tickets, documentation) for effective AI consumption Design, build and maintain Vector databases and semantic search Ensure data lineage, integrity, secure access patterns and classification compliance Model & Platform Orchestration Orchestrate across multiple models and endpoints, including GenAI.mil Implement routing, fallback, and optimization strategies based on latency, cost, and accuracy Design for secure, compliant AI usage in federal environments Prompt Systems & Evaluation Develop scalable prompt frameworks (templates, chaining, reuse) Implement evaluation pipelines to measure output quality, drift, and reliability Ensure outputs are traceable, testable, and auditable AI‑Enabled DevSecOps, SDLC & AIOps Embed AI into CI/CD, security scanning, testing, and documentation workflows Apply AI to operations (incident response, anomaly detection, automated remediation) Enable closed‑loop systems (detect decide act) AI‑assisted SDLC development workflows and pipeline integration (code, test, security, documentation) Observability, Metrics & Governance Define KPIs tied to AI-driven performance gains Implement monitoring for AI system behavior, cost, and outcomes Align with DoD/DHA governance, security, and compliance frameworks What Success Looks Like 20-40% improvements in SDLC cycle time through AI-enabled workflows Deliver production‑grade AI applications and agentic workflows deployed in secure environments Improve code quality, operational efficiency, and system resilience using AI Standardized, reusable AI orchestration patterns deployed across programs Measurable improvements in SLA performance, cost efficiency, and mission delivery speed Qualifications Required Qualifications Minimum of 2+ years of experience with BA/BS; Preferable in software engineering, DevSecOps, platform engineering, or related field Minimum of 2+ years of hands‑on experience building AI/LLM-based applications or workflows Demonstrated experience integrating AI/LLM-based capabilities into engineering or operational workflows Experience with LLM frameworks and orchestration tools (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, AutoGen, CrewAI, or similar) Strong expertise in cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and modern SDLC frameworks Strong programming skills in Python and at least one additional language (Java, JavaScript, Go, etc.) Experience designing and deploying distributed systems, APIs, and microservices-based architectures U.S. Citizenship Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance (potential to obtain Secret Clearance) Preferred Qualifications Preferred 2-5 years of hands on experience developing and maintaining AI Platforms Direct experience with GenAI.mil or other secure government AI platforms Expertise in agent frameworks, LLM orchestration, or emerging AI workflow tooling Experience with Kubernetes, containerized environments, and platform engineering Familiarity with MLOps, AIOps, or AI governance frameworks Experience supporting DoD, DHA, or federal health systems (e.g., MHS GENESIS) Experience deploying AI solutions in IL4/IL5 or FedRAMP High environments Active TS/SCI clearance EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr