4 months ago
Herndon, VA, USASenior
Base Salary
$187k - $225k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead technical discovery, integration, and implementation of an AI-enabled software platform in a classified environment.
- Evaluate applications, APIs, data sources, and infrastructure to identify integration requirements and dependencies.
- Design, develop, and implement software integrations using Python, REST APIs, and related technologies.
- Extend existing applications, develop connectors, and automate workflows for customer requirements.
- Troubleshoot connectivity, authentication, compatibility, and application integration issues.
- Work with customer stakeholders, system owners, and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
- Evaluate technical feasibility, prioritize integrations, and adapt solutions to mission requirements and delivery timelines.
- Own technical solutions from discovery through development, testing, deployment, and operational readiness.
- Define technical strategy, reference architectures, and guardrails while supporting security-by-design and interoperability across enclaves.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
- Strong hands-on Python development skills.
- Experience developing and integrating REST APIs, web services, and software applications.
- Demonstrated software, application, or systems integration experience.
- Experience implementing or extending existing software products or enterprise platforms.
- Hands-on experience with AI/ML platforms, data pipelines, cloud environments such as AWS or Azure, containerization, and security patterns.
- Deep software architecture and enterprise integration expertise; an advanced degree in CS, EE, or Data is preferred.
- Ability to personally develop, troubleshoot, and implement technical solutions.
- Strong customer-facing communication skills and experience working with system owners and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Experience supporting Federal, DoD, or Intelligence Community environments.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Parental leave and dependent care support.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Professional development opportunities, including company-paid training and certifications.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs.
- Potential performance-based bonuses, referral bonuses, and other additional incentives.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
About MetroStar
MetroStar provides IT services and software solutions to U.S. federal civilian and defense agencies, focusing on digital transformation, AI/ML, application modernization, enterprise IT, and human-centered design. The company operates on government contracts to deliver secure systems and mission-support applications. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, MetroStar is privately held and a portfolio company of Veritas Capital.