MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Software Engineer to join our team onsite in Alexandria, VA .  As part of the position, you will act as a Software Engineer designing and implementing services and components for AI applications. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Develops, implements, and maintains full-stack software solutions for AI-enabled applications. Works closely with the Software Architect to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Develops and integrates AI and ML capabilities on a cloud-hosted data platform that supports significant market adoption, high performance, and strict access control and governance. Designs and builds prototype and proof of concept User Interfaces using modern UX/UI standards. Stays current with advancements in AI, machine learning, and software engineering, incorporating best practices into the development process. Performs system optimization, performance tuning and assists in capacity planning. Performs proactive analysis of potential issues, risks and roadblocks during system implementation and operations. Documents software designs, code, and processes to ensure maintainability, scalability, and knowledge sharing among team members. Participates in code reviews and provides constructive feedback to peers to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and knowledge transfer within the team.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 10 or more years (7 with Master’s) of experience in software development, systems integration, data management, or related fields. Experience with configuring and developing in a major public cloud system such as Oracle, Azure, AWS, or GCP. Experience in programming and/or scripting languages such as JavaScript, Python, C++, or Java. Experience with software development frameworks and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Flask, Docker). Strong understanding of software engineering principles, including design patterns, data structures, and algorithms. Experience with DevOps tools and techniques for building integrations with external systems including Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Example tools include Jenkins, GitLab, Ansible, Terraform, AWS Cloud Formation Templates

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience working with data ingest and transformation. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Clearance Requirements: Must possess a current and active TS/SCI

Physical Requirements: The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.