Software Engineer

Software Engineer | Deltek, Inc

Software Engineer

US (Remote)

As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress.

The Deltek Engineering and Technology team builds best-in-class solutions to delight customers and meet their business needs. We are laser-focused on software design, development, innovation and quality. Our team of experts has the talent, skills and values to deliver products and services that are easy to use, reliable, sustainable and competitive. If you're looking for a safe environment where ideas are welcome, growth is supported and questions are encouraged – consider joining us as we explore the limitless opportunities of the software industry.

Position Responsibilities

Feature Development (60%):

• Build and maintain Fast API endpoints across services (control-plane, catalog-service, ai-enhancement-service)
• Develop React/Next.js portal features: product registration flows, deployment status UIs, credential and configuration modals
• Write Pydantic schemas and SQL Alchemy models for new features, author Alembic migration files for schema changes
• Integrate Anthropic/OpenAI API calls into enhancement pipelines (description generation, endpoint scoring, embedding generation)
• Write unit and integration tests with pytest; maintain code quality with Black, Flake8, and Mypy; maintain ≥80% coverage target

AI Integration (20%):

• Implement Lang Chain or Lang Graph-based chains for structured tasks such as Open API spec extraction, tool summarization, and description enrichment
• Work with prompt templates, few-shot examples, and structured output parsing
• Assist in extending MCP server generation from Open API specs — parsing edge cases, template improvements

DevOps Fundamentals (10%):

• Write and update Docker files; understand multi-stage build
• Debug failing GitHub Actions steps (lint, type-check, test stages)
• Use kubectl basics to inspect pod logs and deployment status in development environments

Collaboration (10%):

• Participate in code reviews, giving and receiving constructive feedback
• Write brief design notes for the features you ship
• Pair with senior engineers on complex architectural decisions

Qualifications

Required Technical Skills Backend:

• Python with an async web framework (Fast API preferred); comfortable with Pydantic, SQL Alchemy, and async/await patterns
• REST API design fundamentals: semantics, status codes, auth headers, Open API/Swagger specs
• PostgreSQL: writes queries, understands schema design basics; some exposure to Redis or caching patterns
• Containerization: can write a Docker file, understand docker compose, read basic Kubernetes manifests

Frontend:

• TypeScript and React with functional components and hooks
• Next.js (App Router preferred) or comparable modern React framework
• Familiar with component-driven UI patterns; experience with a design system (Radix UI, Material UI, shadcn/ui, or similar)
• Form handling and validation (React Hook Form + Zod or equivalent)

AI / LLM:

• Has worked with at least one LLM API (Anthropic Claude or OpenAI); understands prompt construction, token limits, and API rate limiting
• Exposure to Lang Chain, Lang Graph, or a comparable orchestration SDK — even in a personal project or coursework context
• Understands the basics of RAG (retrieval-augmented generation): embedding, chunking, similarity search

General:

• Getting, PRs, and code review etiquette
• Writes unit tests, comfortable with pytest or Jest

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to agent frameworks (Careway, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel)
• Any cloud provider experience (OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)
• Exposure to Open Telemetry or distributed tracing concepts
• Experience with Alembic or database migration tooling

Soft Skills:

• Reads existing code before proposing changes; asks clarifying questions before building
• Writes clear commit messages and PR descriptions
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving codebase with evolving requirements

Career Interests

Engineering

Compensation Info

The U.S. salary range for this position is $63,500.00-$111,750.00. This range is subject to change as Deltek takes a number of factors into consideration when determining individual base pay, such as location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including incentive compensation and equity. Benefits and perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Deltek. Employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, paid vacation time and holidays, well-living programs, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Position Type

FT

Travel Requirements

No

Compliance Requirements

Certain roles may have additional privacy, security and compliance requirements to the extent they support Costpoint GCCM or similar product offerings.

EEO Statement

Deltek, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Job Expires

13-Mar-2027