COMPUTER SCIENTIST

Computer ScientistAs a COMPUTER SCIENTIST you will be responsible for the following duties:Design and implement containerized microservices and Application Programming Interface-first integration frameworks to support enterprise backend systems.Develop and maintain core backend services, including case management Application Programming Interfaces, data ingestion pipelines, and authentication layers.Manage Application Programming Interface connections to 80+ external providers, ensuring secure token authentication, rate limiting, and robust error handling.Establish strict coding standards, security controls, and technical debt governance across Agile software development teams.Integrate Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning capabilities into backend architectures while adhering to Responsible Artificial Intelligence standards and National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework compliance.The Office Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security established a Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) for certain Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Cyber positions within the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System. Eligibility for the TLMS is based on cyber work roles within certain occupational series and on the work performed. This vacancy is designated as a STEM and/or Cyber position and pay for the incumbent will be based on the STEM and Cyber Pay Table.