Sr. AI Software Developer

Job Id: 0000177722Job Category: Information TechnologyJob Location: Gaithersburg, VirginiaSecurity Clearance: Public Trust or UnclearedBusiness Unit: Zachary PiperPosition Owner: Chris BujoreanuZachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior AI Software Developer for a Hybrid position in Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor Township, NJ supporting a federal government customer. The Senior AI Software Developer will design, develop, and modernize microservices-based applications that support real-time, mission-critical transportation systems. This role offers the opportunity to work in an Agile/SAFe environment, leveraging AI-assisted development tools and modern DevSecOps practices to support programs that impact millions of travelers nationwide.Responsibilities of the Senior AI Software Developer Include:Lead Agile sprint planning activities, mentor development teams, and provide technical leadership to ensure successful project executionDesign, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications using modern software engineering best practicesCollaborate with product owners, architects, systems engineers, and cross-functional teams within an Agile/SAFe environment to deliver scalable software solutionsDevelop clean, maintainable, and testable code while supporting CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps initiatives, automated testing, and system integrationsUtilize AI-assisted development tools to enhance software development, testing, debugging, performance optimization, and continuous improvement effortsQualifications of the Senior AI Software Developer Include:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field with 8+ years of relevant software development experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experienceHands-on experience designing, developing, and supporting microservices-based systemsProficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java, Python, C++, or a similar language within a Linux-based environmentExperience working in Agile software development environments.Understanding of APIs, distributed systems, and modern software architecture principlesExperience with or exposure to AI/ML-enabled systems, intelligent platforms, automation technologies, or AI-assisted development toolsMust be able to pass a government background check and obtain and maintain a Public Trust government clearanceCompensation of the Senior AI Software Developer Includes: Salary range: $150,000 - 170,000Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Holidays, and sick leave as required by lawThis job opens for applications on November 2nd, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for aqt least 30 days from the posting date.Keywords: AI developer, Java, microservices, Python, C++, AI-Assisted, DevSecOps, Agile, SAFe, Kafka, Kubernetes, AWS, Docker, Linux, AI, ML, LLM, programming, software engineering#LI-Hybrid #LI-CB1