AI Full Stack Developer

The Opportunity:The candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and deploying end-to-end web applications that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) within a secure Department of War (DoW) environment. This requires standard full-stack development skills (frontend UI, backend APIs, and databases) combined with the ability to integrate modern AI pipelines.** Position is on-site in Wright Patterson AFB OH**** Position requires U.S. Citizenship**Qualifications:Required: · Must be a US Citizenship· Must be located in the Dayton, OH area· Backend Development: Advanced proficiency in Python and API frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Flask) to build the core logic and connect user interfaces to AI models.· Frontend Development: Experience building clean, intuitive user interfaces using modern frameworks (e.g., React, Vue) or AI-focused UI libraries (e.g., Streamlit) for chat interfaces and search dashboards.· Data & Database Architecture: Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and Vector Databases (e.g., pgvector, Milvus, Chroma) to manage both application data and AI-searchable embeddings.· AI Data Integration (RAG): Hands-on experience designing and implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) workflows to allow the AI to securely reference and search internal documents.· DevOps & Infrastructure: Experience containerizing applications using Docker/Podman and utilizing version control (Git) to package applications for stable deployment.Desired:· Secure / Air-Gapped Deployment: Understanding of how to deploy containerized applications in restricted, disconnected, or IL5+ environments without relying on active external cloud connections.· Open-Source AI Ecosystem: Experience utilizing the Hugging Face library/hub to evaluate, download, and implement open-weight models (e.g., Llama 3, Mistral) locally.· Local Compute Optimization: Familiarity with model runtime tools (e.g., vLLM, llama.cpp) and quantization techniques (e.g., GGUF) to run large AI models efficiently on standard DoD hardware.· AI Orchestration Frameworks: Familiarity with frameworks like LangChain or LlamaIndex to accelerate the development of complex AI agent workflows.· AI Safety & Evaluation: Ability to implement system "guardrails" to prevent off-topic outputs and mitigate AI hallucinations, ensuring secure and accurate mission-support tools.Level Description: Established and productive individual contributor Works independently with general supervision Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex May influence others technical staff through explanation of facts, policies and practicesOrganizational Impact: Works to achieve operational targets within job area with direct impact on department results. Works independently on larger, moderately complex projects/ systems. Sets objectives for own job area to meet the objectives or goals of projects and assignments.Innovation & Complexity: Implements and executes on technical initiatives and solutions. Responsible for making adjustments or recommended enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area. Addresses somewhat complex technical issues/problems that require a depth of technical job knowledge from other areas. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experiences, with analysis of the issueCommunication & Influence: Communicates with contacts typically within the project area or technical department on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to reach agreement. May work to influence parties within own job function at an operational level.Leadership & Talent Management: May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees.Knowledge & Experience: Requires technical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. Typically has a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 3 years of related work experience.Financial Responsibility: N/AProgram Headcount: N/ADepartment:Software Development