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Senior Software Engineer - AI/ML

Ignite Digital Federal Services
United States, Virginia, Chesapeake
Sep 29, 2025
Are you searching for an opportunity to take your career to the next level? Ignite Digital Services is a fast-growing digital transformation company serving the national security sector. Our small business applies data science, program management and technical domain expertise to help clients implement data-driven approaches that maximize operational efficiencies. We've redefined what it means to be a leader in our industry by creating and maintaining effective and rewarding working relationships with our clients, partners and internal team members. Our company culture is built upon a team-based approach, which offers continuous opportunities for personal growth and innovation, while providing unmatched value to our clients. Perks of Working at Ignite Digital Services: Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO Education stipends and referral bonuses Compelling work with the U.S. federal government Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement Opportunity to shape the future of our industry Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications across front-end and back-end systems. Build and integrate APIs, microservices, and data pipelines. Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to deliver data-driven products. Deploy, monitor, and optimize production applications in cloud environments. Apply modern software practices (CI/CD, automated testing, DevSecOps) to ensure reliability and security. Incorporate AI/ML models and services into applications as needed, ensuring they scale and integrate with existing systems. Partner with cross-functional teams to translate mission needs into technical solutions. Required Qualifications 4+ years of professional software engineering experience, including full-stack development. Strong proficiency in at least one back-end language (Python, Java, Go, or Node.js). Front-end development experience with React, Angular, or Vue. Hands-on experience integrating AI/ML models or libraries into applications (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, or equivalent). Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL), data processing frameworks, and API design. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Strong understanding of software testing, code quality, and secure coding practices. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with MLOps practices, model monitoring, or data pipeline orchestration. Experience supporting government, defense, or mission-critical systems. Active or eligible security clearance. Schedule: 3-4 days a week onsite Salary: 140k to align with experience and education Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Ignite Digital Services is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract. OFCCP'S Pay Transparency Rule EEO is the Law Poster