Software Engineer

Python Developer or Principal Software Engineer (LLM/MLOps) — On Site, Baltimore MD We are seeking a highly skilled Python Developer with hands on experience in large language models (LLMs) and machine learning operations (MLOps) to support initiatives at the Executive / commissioner level within a secure federal.gov environment. Key Responsibilities Build, fine tune, and deploy LLM based applications (RAG, embeddings, vector databases) Develop and maintain MLOps pipelines, CI/CD workflows, and automated model monitoring Build secure REST APIs and microservices for model inference Work with structured and unstructured data, ETL pipelines, and cloud/on‑prem data platforms Support model governance, drift detection, and compliance control Collaborate with cross functional teams and produce clear documentation Required Skills 7+ years of Python development Strong hands on experience with LLMs, transformers, and applied Natural Language Processing Experience deploying ML systems in secure or federal environments Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with stakeholders Ability to work on site in Baltimore/Woodlawn (local or willing to relocate) U.S. Citizenship strongly preferred due to federal suitability requirements Preferred Experience supporting large federal agencies Familiarity with federal application adjacent tech stacks (Java/Spring, DB2/Postgres, OpenShift) Experience with DevSecOps and automated testing Background in NLP, deep learning, or applied machine learning Hands on engineering culture with high communication expectations #J-18808-Ljbffr