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  • Sr. Blue Prism Developer

    Guidehouse 3.7company rating

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    Job Family: Data Science Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Top Secret (TS) What You Will Do: As part of Guidehouse's Technology - Platforms - UiPath team, you will work on high-impact and high-visibility projects, helping to shape not only Guidehouse's current business, but its long-term strategy. Build the future of Intelligent Automation as part of the Platforms Center of Excellence (CoE). The CoE is a unique team within Guidehouse, focusing on solving our client's most critical challenges using RPA, Microsoft Power Platform, and AI. The CoE works on a wide variety of projects; from helping clients get started on their automation journey, to implementing and scaling full grown RPA programs, to combining advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning with RPA to create cognitive automations that are able to complete tasks that would not be possible for RPA alone. As a senior Robotic Process Automation (RPA) developer, you'll be a critical member of a growing team with great opportunities to learn and advance your career. You will support internal and external customers, engaging at a high-level with other consulting professionals and clients. You'll be responsible for all aspects of implementing automation solutions from requirements gathering and process documentation to developing, testing, and deploying solutions. What You Will Need: U.S. Citizenship required and an active Top Secret Local to Huntsville, AL or Washington, DC Bachelor's degree is required Minimum of FIVE (5) years of experience with TWO (2) of those functioning as a senior RPA developer; Strong proficiency in RPA development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, build, test, and deployment. Demonstrated ability to optimize and troubleshoot complex RPA processes for performance, scalability, and reliability. Experience working with RPA Control Room, queue management, scheduling, and exception handling. Familiarity with RPA best practices, coding standards, and reusable component design. Experience implementing secure credential management and data handling within RPA platforms. Ability to collaborate with business analysts, architects, and infrastructure teams to deliver automation solutions aligned with business goals. Proven experience in code reviews, peer mentoring, and supporting junior developers. Strong documentation skills for technical specifications, process design documents, and support guides. Experience working in federal government or highly regulated environments, with knowledge of compliance and security standards. Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into RPA workflows (e.g., intelligent document processing, NLP). Experience contributing to or supporting an RPA Center of Excellence (CoE), including documentation, standards, and governance. What Would Be Nice To Have: Active TS/SCI Local to Huntsville, AL Expertise in Blue Prism RPA platform The annual salary range for this position is $102,000.00-$170,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. What We Offer: Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program Mobility Stipend About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at ************** or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or ************************. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact *************************. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
    $102k-170k yearly Auto-Apply 2d ago
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  • Senior Federal Policy & Government Affairs Leader

    Kappaalphapsi1911

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    A leading agricultural firm located in Washington, D.C. is seeking a savvy Public Policy Manager. This role involves working closely with government officials and stakeholders on issues that affect the business. Candidates should have over 12 years of experience in public policy, strong analytical skills, and an understanding of the Congressional process. The compensation ranges from $156,800 to $196,000, plus an annual bonus. Benefits include health plans, 401(k) matching, parental leave, and generous PTO. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $156.8k-196k yearly 1d ago
  • Chief Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

    Plazahotelelpaso

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    Opportunity: Chief Engineer Manage general and preventative maintenance functions to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel structure. Potential Career Path Area Chief Engineer - Regional Director of Engineering Essential Job Functions Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values. Maintain the hotel R&M budget. Conduct room inspections, and identify repair needs. Manage and coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for 3rdparty vendors. Oversee small projects, or PIPS, and manage and report on the work progress. Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings. Paint designated areas and items. Install and replace basic electrical fixtures. Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs, and fixtures. Install, replace, and program televisions. Perform minor plumbing functions. Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units. Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment. Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis and complete work orders as necessary; keep accurate records of PMs on all rooms and equipment. Maintain the building exterior and “curb appeal” of entire hotel grounds Refurbish, paint and finish furniture and fixtures as needed. Test, examine, and maintain hotel's life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times. Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and coordinate compliance of service contracts. Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes. Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM's EarthView program. Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards. Perform other duties as requested by management. Provide weekly updates to the Corporate or Regional Director of Engineering. Position Requirements High School diploma and/or trade school course work in related field preferred. Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience required or equivalent training. Certifications may be required. Work Environment and Context Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or alternate shifts. Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching. What We Believe People Are Our Capability - Hearts That Serve - Only Excellence - Stay Nimble - Own It Source: HHM Hotels #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $98k-162k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Chief Engineer, Lattice Mesh & Mission Command

    Slope 4.0company rating

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    A defense technology company in Washington, DC is seeking a Chief Engineer to drive technical strategy and oversee the Lattice mesh integration. This role requires a strong engineering background with at least 10 years of experience in programming and data processing, as well as the ability to maintain a U.S. Top Secret Clearance. Employees enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, including healthcare, flexible PTO, and professional development opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $80k-134k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Senior Kotlin Multiplatform Engineer - SDK & Cloud

    Clutch Canada

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    A leading tech company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance user experience through strategic design of APIs and systems. This role offers a competitive salary of $140,000-$200,000/year, and focuses on Kotlin Multiplatform development. Join a diverse team that champions innovation and flexibility while impacting users with learning differences. Apply to help shape a transformative product! #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $140k-200k yearly 3d ago
  • Senior DevSecOps Engineer (TS/SCI)

    Metric5

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    Clearance: TS/SCI Metric5 is seeking a highly experienced Senior DevSecOps Engineer to support the Cache team, leading efforts to design, automate, secure, and optimize mission‑critical cloud infrastructure in AWS GovCloud. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and security automation, with a proven track record of enabling secure and scalable solutions in compliance‑driven environments. This is a hands‑on engineering role requiring on‑site presence five days per week at the client location in Washington, DC. Responsibilities Architecture, Automation, and CI/CD Leadership Design and Implement CI/CD Pipelines: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) to automate and accelerate application delivery, testing, and deployment into secure AWS environments. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Architect, build, and manage scalable and resilient infrastructure using IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. AWS GovCloud Engineering: Design and maintain secure, compliant, and highly available systems in AWS GovCloud, ensuring adherence to FedRAMP and agency‑specific security requirements. Containerization & Serverless: Develop and manage containerized and serverless solutions using AWS Fargate, Lambda, and related services. System Optimization: Continuously monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. Security, Compliance, and Automation DevSecOps Integration: Embed security controls, vulnerability scanning, and compliance automation directly into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure provisioning processes. Access Control and Monitoring: Implement and manage robust IAM policies, auditing mechanisms, and security posture assessments across environments. Compliance Adherence: Enforce FedRAMP and organizational security policies, ensuring full compliance of deployed infrastructure. Collaboration, Mentorship, and Problem Solving Cross‑Team Collaboration: Partner with development, cybersecurity, and operations teams to align DevSecOps strategies with mission goals. Technical Leadership: Provide mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of automation, continuous improvement, and security‑first development. Incident Response: Lead root cause analyses and implement preventive measures to strengthen reliability and operational resilience. Required Qualifications 10+ years of DevOps or DevSecOps engineering experience with a focus on AWS services, CI/CD, and automation Expertise in AWS GovCloud and services such as Lambda, CloudFormation, Fargate, RDS, and ElastiCache Hands‑on experience implementing FedRAMP‑aligned or equivalent compliance frameworks Proficiency with Terraform or CloudFormation for IaC Strong scripting skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript Proven experience integrating security automation into DevOps processes Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders Ability to lead complex technical initiatives and manage competing priorities Education & Certifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience Preferred Certification: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional Years of Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience Salary: $150,000 - $160,000 Annually Clearance: US Citizen with TS/SCI Clearance Location: The candidate must be local to the Washington, D.C. area and able to report on‑site. About Metric5 Metric5 is a small business with big company benefits. We have a passionate team of smart, fun, caring professionals, and we are here for the long haul. Join our growing team in a business where your contributions make an enormous impact. Our organization offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, continuous professional development, with a best in class company culture that is enjoyable to work in and supports the growth of each of our professionals. Benefits Health & Dental Insurance with 100% of individual coverage paid for by the company Vision Insurance Life & Short Term Disability Insurance 401k with company match (employees are immediately vested) Paid Vacation 9 Paid Holidays per year (plus 2 paid floating holidays) Parental Leave Employee Bonuses Professional Development Reimbursement Program Tuition Assistance Program Metric5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Metric5 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information. Metric5's commitment to diversity and inclusive selection practices includes ensuring qualified long‑term unemployed job seekers receive equal consideration for employment. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI279548995 #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $150k-160k yearly 1d ago
  • Senior Engineer

    Via Logic LLC

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    The Atlantic is looking for an innovative, analytical, and curious Senior Engineer. We aim to support a more thoughtful American public by powering and expanding our Pulitzer Prize winning journalism. Guided by our readers and informed by data, you will build products to amplify our impact and reach in this role. We pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive and diverse culture that values continuous learning, elegant problem solving, supportive teamwork, and delivering value. Minimum Qualifications 6+ years of full-stack software development experience, including 3+ years of React Native development Professional experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and at least one backend language (Python preferred) Experience shipping and maintaining mobile applications on iOS and Android platforms Experience deploying and maintaining production systems using cloud infrastructure (AWS or GCP), containerization, and CI/CD pipelines Preferred Qualifications Experience with React, Django, GraphQL, and infrastructure tools (Docker, Terraform) Experience with native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) or Android (Kotlin/Java) development 2+ years in a technical leadership role (leading projects, mentoring, or architectural decisions) Experience designing scalable systems and working with AWS/GCP cloud services Background in media/publishing platforms with third-party integrations and data pipelines As an Atlantic Engineer, you will Hit the ground running to write, test, debug, document, and deploy code across our full stack, with a primary focus on mobile development in React Native. Partner with the Product and Design teams to collaboratively translate ambiguous requirements into well-scoped technical solutions. Participate in and contribute to code reviews, stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and technical documentation. Participate in on-call rotation (outside of standard business hours) to monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production incidents, ensuring system reliability and uptime. Research and recommend technical solutions for future product features, evaluating new technologies and presenting recommendations with clear tradeoff analysis. Demonstrate technical leadership by mentoring engineers, establishing best practices, and helping maintain quality standards across the engineering department. The role will at times include night, early-morning, and weekend work. As an Atlantic Engineer, you are A talented programmer: You are proficient in modern full stack web development. You can design a RESTful or GraphQL microservice with proper error handling, wire it up to a data model, run the app locally in a Docker container, write a frontend service to consume the data, and deploy it to production. You write clean, maintainable code. Knowledgeable: You work effectively within established architectures and follow industry best practices. You stay current with security, accessibility, and performance standards. Flexible: Although you typically work with a suite of proven tools, you are curious and open to new solutions and industry trends. You can evaluate whether a new technology genuinely solves an existing problem. A strong communicator: You communicate promptly, clearly, proactively, and empathetically with teammates and stakeholders. You can explain technical concepts to non-technical colleagues, provide constructive code review feedback, and surface risks early. A pragmatic technologist: You gravitate towards the simplest viable solution that balances current and near-term needs. You value quality, but a desire for perfection doesn't draw your work off of the critical path. A critical thinker: You think creatively and innovatively when approaching your work. Given a product requirement, you can break it into technical tasks, identify dependencies and risks, and execute with minimal oversight. Adaptable: You are excited to work on a variety of projects of different sizes, using different technologies. You are agile, a quick learner, and highly motivated to perform at the highest level. A team player: You take initiative in offering help to team members, including pair programming and knowledge sharing. You encourage and support the development of your teammates. You value team camaraderie and thrive in an environment fueled by discussion and debate. An interest in the pursuit of truth: You recognize the fundamental importance of journalism and have a desire to see it thrive Salary minimum: $115,000; Salary maximum: $150,000 This is a Guild Position Apply here: ******************************************************************************************************** #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $115k-150k yearly 17h ago
  • Senior Government Proposals Lead - End-to-End Wins

    Nira Inc.

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    A proposal management firm is seeking a Senior Proposal Professional in Washington, D.C. The role involves leading the entire proposal lifecycle for government RFPs and ensuring compliance with submission standards. Candidates must have over 7 years of experience, exceptional attention to detail, and strong writing skills. The position offers a competitive compensation package in a collaborative work environment, where you will directly impact the company's growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $95k-139k yearly est. 17h ago
  • Senior Debt Capital Markets Lead - Clean Energy Finance

    Seeds Renewables

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    A renewable energy financing firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a Sr. Manager, Debt Capital Markets. This role focuses on nurturing the developer network for their capital needs, requiring 5+ years of experience in structuring debt/equity transactions. Key responsibilities include building the Capital Markets Product offering and advising developers on transaction execution. The firm offers a competitive compensation package including stock options, remote-first working conditions, and a supportive culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $95k-139k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Software Engineer, Generative & Agentic

    Medium 4.0company rating

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    About Pryon We're a team of AI, technology, and language experts whose DNA lives in Alexa, Siri, Watson, and virtually every human language technology product on the market. Now we're building an industry-leading knowledge management and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) platform. Our proprietary, cutting‑edge natural language processing capabilities transform unstructured data into meaningful experiences that increase productivity with unmatched accuracy and speed. We're looking for a Software Engineer who will contribute to the design, development, and implementation of highly complex software components and microservices integrated into cloud architectures. This position requires a high-functioning person who can not only self‑manage (within a structure) and coordinate directly with our Research and Product teams, but who is also interested in learning new theories, concepts, principles, and methodologies that will help us achieve our goals. In This Role, You Will: Work closely with peers to design & code robust scalable, loosely coupled components and micro-services that integrate with both public and private cloud infrastructure, as well as on-prem applications Apply architecture and design principles consistently and holistically to enable target end‑to‑end usage scenarios. Provide good focus on DevOps use‑cases and workflows Work to drive decisions through a crisp decision‑making process and framework Analyze criteria and options and obtain necessary data to answer key questions What You'll Need to Be Successful Minimum of 3 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 1 year and a Master's degree; or a Ph.D. without experience; or equivalent work experience Basic knowledge of development & deployment across multiple cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, VMWare and OpenStack Working knowledge of micro‑service architectures & large‑scale API design and development Experience with API protocols and patterns including gRPC, REST, and GraphQL Understanding of service mesh frameworks (Istio), container systems (Docker), and orchestration platforms (ECS, Kubernetes, Mesos and/or Swarm) Infrastructure as Code experience with Terraform and Helm chart development Experience in developing solutions using automation tools such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet, System Center Experience with workflow orchestration tools and patterns for distributed systems Working knowledge of Relational, NoSQL databases including Document, Vector and Graph databases Operating System knowledge of Linux, OS Processes, Threads, Scheduling, Synchronization, Memory Management, and Input/Output device management Able to collaborate and thrive in a dynamic high performing environment Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communications Participates in cross functional design teams to develop expertise in other modules/systems Excellent organizational agility and interpersonal skills Coding experience in languages such as Golang, Python, TypeScript. Awareness/Familiarity with current LLM AI infrastructure including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google Vertex AI stack, open‑source LLM interfaces, and prompt engineering techniques $140,000 - $165,000 a year Annual salary is only one component of overall compensation. Actual salaries are based on factors such as work experience and education and may vary from the specified range. Benefits for Full Time Employees Remote first organization 100% Company paid Health/Dental/Vision benefits for you and your dependents Life Insurance, Short‑term and Long‑term Disability 401k Unlimited PTO We are interested in every qualified candidate who is authorized to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Pryon will not consider race, religion, sex, sexual preference, or national origin in ways that violate the Nation's civil rights laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $140k-165k yearly 17h ago
  • Senior MLOps Engineer

    Analytica

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    Analytica LLC is seeking a highly skilled Senior MLOps Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of machine learning operations infrastructure for defense applications. The role requires expertise in systems integration, ML pipeline development, and responsible AI practices within government environments. The position focuses on building scalable data and AI capabilities that support DoD mission‑critical operations while ensuring compliance with responsible AI principles. Analytica has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest‑growing 250 businesses in the US for 3 years. We work with U.S. government clients in health, civilian, and national security missions to build better technology products that impact our day‑to‑day lives. The company offers competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses, employer‑paid health care, training and development funds, and 401(k) match. Responsibilities Systems Integration & Command‑and‑Control Development: Serve as subject matter expert for systems integration supporting the design, development, and deployment of command‑and‑control products Lead networking and integration efforts for AI/ML systems deployed in operational and exercise environments Design and implement robust MLOps pipelines that support real‑time decision‑making capabilities for defense applications Collaborate with testing teams to ensure ML systems perform effectively during military exercises and operational scenarios Provide senior technical expertise in modeling, designing, and delivering advanced data tools and ML platforms for DoD‑wide adoption Build and maintain scalable infrastructure to handle massive‑scale video, image, structured and unstructured text data processing Develop automated data ingestion, preprocessing, and feature engineering pipelines that support diverse data types and formats Work with engineers, commercial vendors, government agencies, and academic partners to identify and implement cutting‑edge ML capabilities Advanced Technology Pipeline Development: Establish and maintain an enterprise‑level advanced technology pipeline to accelerate AI/ML adoption across the agency. Implement data quality monitoring, validation, and governance frameworks to ensure high‑quality training datasets Design and optimize ML model training, testing, and deployment workflows that reduce implementation cycles Develop automated testing and validation processes for ML models to ensure reliability and performance in operational environments Partnership Optimization & Process Development: Support the development of optimization models for government engagement with external partners and technology vendors Create and maintain integration workflows that leverage external capabilities while maintaining security and compliance standards Develop vendor assessment criteria and integration protocols for AI/ML technologies and services Documentation & Knowledge Management: Create, iterate, and publish comprehensive guidance materials for data science and AI development practices Develop and maintain coding standards and best practices documentation for ML development teams Establish documentation standards for model versioning, experiment tracking, and deployment procedures Design and implement data integration solutions that support enterprise data mesh architecture Develop real‑time data feed integration capabilities for live operational data streams Build APIs and microservices that enable seamless data sharing across DoD systems and applications Ensure data interoperability standards compliance across diverse defense systems and platforms Responsible AI Implementation & Governance: Lead the implementation and management of DoD responsible artificial intelligence programs and initiatives Integrate responsible AI tools, frameworks, and assessment methodologies into existing and new use cases Develop comprehensive performance metrics and evaluation frameworks for AI/ML projects and tools Conduct regular assessments of AI system outcomes, bias detection, and ethical compliance Prepare executive‑level reports and briefings on responsible AI implementation progress and recommendations Performance Monitoring & Evaluation: Establish MLOps monitoring and observability solutions for production ML systems Develop automated model performance tracking, drift detection, and retraining pipelines Create dashboards and reporting tools that provide visibility into ML system performance and reliability Conduct post‑deployment analysis and continuous improvement of ML operations processes Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or related technical field; Master's degree preferred Minimum 7‑10 years of experience in MLOps, DevOps, or related systems engineering roles Strong expertise in ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit‑learn), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms Experience with data pipeline tools (Apache Airflow, Kubeflow, MLflow) and big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) Knowledge of government compliance requirements, security frameworks, and responsible AI principles Preferred Qualifications Experience with defense or intelligence community AI/ML projects Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS ML, Azure AI, GCP ML) and MLOps tools Knowledge of responsible AI frameworks and bias detection methodologies Experience with real‑time data processing and streaming technologies Familiarity with DoD enterprise architecture and data sharing standards Current security clearance or ability to obtain required clearance level Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Analytica LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, we comply with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. We ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $100k-135k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - DoD Compliance (TS/SCI)

    Beyond SOF

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    A cybersecurity solutions firm in Washington seeks an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer. You will design and implement security controls, ensure compliance with regulations, and monitor for security anomalies. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and holds a CISSP certification. Additionally, an active TS//SCI clearance is required for this position. This role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge security tools and frameworks. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $100k-135k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Senior Cloud Detection Engineer (AWS & Splunk)

    Bank of America 4.7company rating

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    A major financial institution in Washington is seeking a Cloud Detection Engineer for its Cyber Security Operations team. This role requires over 8 years of experience in Cyber Security with specific skills in AWS security and detection engineering. The ideal candidate will focus on improving detection capabilities and reducing alert fatigue using tools like Splunk, collaborating with various teams to protect the organization's assets. This position offers a competitive salary range and industry-leading benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $107k-131k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Senior Staff Engineer

    Confiz Limited

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    We are seeking a highly experienced and security-minded Senior Staff Engineer - Backend & Cloud, Tech Lead to join our team in a hybrid capacity based in Seattle, WA. This role blends deep technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, requiring a strong foundation in backend development, cloud-native architecture, and infrastructure automation. The ideal candidate will lead engineering efforts while coordinating effectively with offshore teams to ensure delivery of scalable, secure, and maintainable systems. Responsibilities Participate in design, architecture and implementation of software systems solving complex problems. Includes defining, scoping and estimating stories and work artifacts. Ensure delivery of high quality, scalable, maintainable and well tested code Document designs. Provide on-call support for systems the team owns. Serve as the face of the offshore development team and stakeholders Act as the primary point of contact for Engineering Managers (EMs) and other onsite stakeholders Ensure effective communication and coordination between onsite and offshore teams Work with tech leads to align priorities, architecture decisions, and coding standards Break down epics and features into smaller technical stories for the offshore team Coordinate with other tech leads, ensuring that PR approvals follow defined processes Ensure offshore team participation in daily stand-ups and facilitate transparent status reporting Oversee delivery ownership for offshore contributions, ensuring timely and quality outcomes Manage knowledge transfer and attrition handling within the offshore team Handle issue escalation and proactively resolve blockers impacting the offshore team Provide progress updates and ensure accountability for the offshore team's commitments Qualifications 10+ years professional hands on experience delivering quality software Excellent proficiency in Java and Spring boot framework Experience with messaging technologies and streaming platforms (Kafka) Experience with RESTful architecture and micro services Proficiency with Cloud technologies (AWS, Kubernetes) GCP is a plus Must know modern infrastructure tools and pipelines (GitLab, CI/CD, Terraform) Test automation experience at all levels (Unit, Integration, Regression and Performance/Load) Familiar with logging and metrics tools (New Relic, Splunk) Should be able to articulate and architect a well-designed system Familiarity with relation databases is a plus Retail experience is a plus Understanding of modern warehouse management systems is a bonus Experience with messaging technologies and streaming platforms (Kafka) Experience with RESTful APIs, micro services and event driven architecture Proficiency with Cloud technologies (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker) GCP is a plus Must know modern infrastructure tools and pipelines (Github, GitLab, CI/CD, Terraform) Familiar with logging and telemetry tools (New Relic, Splunk, Dynatrace) Familiarity with relation databases We have a global team of amazing individuals working on highly innovative enterprise projects & products. Our customer base includes Fortune 100 retail and CPG companies, leading store chains, fast growth fintech, and multiple Silicon Valley startups. What makes Confiz stand out is our focus on processes and culture. Confiz is ISO 9001:2015 (QMS), ISO 27001:2022 (ISMS), ISO 20000-1:2018 (ITSM) and ISO 14001:2015 (EMS) Certified. We have a vibrant culture of learning via collaboration and making workplace fun. People who work with us work with cutting-edge technologies while contributing success to the company as well as to themselves. To know more about Confiz Limited, visit *************************************** #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $105k-160k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Staff ML Engineer: AI Product & Platform Leader

    Truebill 3.6company rating

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    A financial technology company in San Francisco is seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to lead the development of sophisticated AI and ML systems. You will be responsible for designing robust frameworks, implementing new product features, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience and expertise in Python and machine learning. The role offers competitive pay and various benefits, including health plans and unlimited PTO. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $76k-119k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Senior Government BA - Lead Requirements

    Insomniac Design, Inc.

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    A design consulting company in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to serve as a trusted advisor throughout project lifecycles. Responsibilities include leading requirements gathering, facilitating discussions with stakeholders, and creating Business Requirements Specifications. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and credentials like CBAP or PMP. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $110,000 and a benefits package including healthcare and 401k contributions. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $80k-110k yearly 4d ago
  • Chief Engineer

    Donohoe Construction Company

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    Complete Building Services (CBS) is a company that is passionate about the operation and maintenance of buildings/facilities in the commercial and government sectors. CBS is the largest division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc. - Washington DC's oldest real estate company. At CBS, we celebrate and empower our talented employees - and it shows as we have been ranked by the Washington Business Journal as the \"Best Place to Work\" multiple times. Perks & Benefits We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and 401k plan with a match. And...we offer some not so standard, extra great-benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discounts programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), gym membership, and an Employee Assistance Program that offer a wide array of consultative/actionable services. We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Come join us, and find out what the best work of your career could look like for you. Complete Building Services (CBS) is in search of a Chief Engineer. The Chief Engineer is responsible for all mechanical and electrical operations, maintenance, plumbing, keying, lighting, life safety, and energy management within the facility. Responsibilities You must possess a DC 3rd Class License for this position. A typical day in the life of our Chief Engineer: Assign work to subordinates utilizing CMMS to maintain building operations Provide Quality Control services for the work of subordinates and subcontractors to ensure maximum efficiency, economy, and quality of work performed Perform diagnostic and repairs on building systems Prepare work schedules Train, or arrange for training of, Contractor employees in the proper maintenance of building systems Coordinate and schedule maintenance and repair work daily to provide on-time delivery of contract requirements Prepare and issue solicitations for the Contractor as necessary for the acquisition of goods and services in support of the contract requirements Administer the CMMS requirements daily Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and project tracking software Hours: 7:00 am 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday Salary $40-$45 per hour Qualifications Please review the qualifications needed for the role: Possess a valid DC Third Class Stationary Engineer License Must pass a background check A minimum of three years(3) experience (within the past (10) years) in a facility of comparable size and complexity requiring similar services BAS/EMS Experience installing, troubleshooting, testing, repairing, and maintaining all MEP systems and associated equipment Possess knowledge of the composition, operation, and installation of a variety of MEP systems, circuits, equipment, and controls Possess knowledge of national and local applicable and respective MEP codes Demonstrate a working knowledge of engineering and building systems Ability to read, review and understand blueprints EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $40-45 hourly 17h ago
  • 6H6PI1-Equipment & Tool Engineer 1-68D-Asset Integration & Sys. Eng. - Civil, Electrical, & Mec[...]

    Comforcehealth

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    Job ID: 1006155 - Auburn, Washington - Job Type: Contract - Added: a day ago Equipment & Tool Engineer (Asset Integration & Sys. Eng) is hired by a client of Innova Solutions. Position Type: Full Time, Contract. Duration: 12+ months. Location: Auburn, WA / Fredrickson, WA. Responsibilities This is an equipment development, implementation, and improvement role. Evaluate program and project requirements, develop complex equipment concepts and design solutions for the Production System. Compile and analyze technical data to determine effects on product engineering design, usability, and rate estimates. Ensure compliance with safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, ergonomic factors, and regulatory requirements. Develop and release bid and purchase specifications for equipment needs from suppliers. Troubleshoot current production issues related to quality, safety, and repeatability. Develop and implement workarounds and maintain configuration of hardware and documentation. Perform studies and make recommendations for disposition of assets. Basic Qualifications (Required) Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry. ABET is preferred but not required. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of various manufacturing techniques. Experience in automation and robotics. Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams. Education Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited program in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g., Bachelor) or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience. In the USA, ABET accreditation is preferred, though not required. Pay, Benefits, and How to Apply Pay Range: $40-$43 per hour. The final pay is based on candidates' education, work experience, location, duties, and certifications. Benefits (eligibility-based) include Medical & pharmacy, Dental/vision, 401(k), HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, Disability, and other paid leaves. EAP available. About Innova Solutions Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Innova Solutions employs about 50,000 professionals worldwide and serves clients globally with technology and business transformation solutions. Recognition Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024) Named one of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025) Ranked among top IT staffing firms by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024) Multiple additional recognitions in 2023-2024 Contact Website: ******************************** Email: *********************************** • Phone: ************ Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact ********************** or **************. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $40-43 hourly 4d ago
  • Staff ML Engineer, Product

    Truebill 3.6company rating

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    ABOUT ROCKET MONEY Rocket Money's mission is to empower people to live their best financial lives. Rocket Money offers members a unique understanding of their finances and a suite of valuable services that save them time and money - ultimately giving them a leg up on their financial journey. ABOUT THE TEAM Machine Learning Engineers at Rocket Money further our mission by building products that deepen customer relationships with our many financial products. Our work ranges from transaction enrichment to personalization to cross-functional tools that support various AI product initiatives. We work closely with product teams to develop features that help customers understand, track, and improve their personal finances. We have a strong preference for team players that are comfortable collaborating across teams, know how to support strategy with ML and AI powered user experiences, can deliver scalable and high quality user experiences, and understand the effects of their products on end users. At the Staff level, Machine Learning Engineers are expected to build broad expertise into our products and the ML solutions that power them as well as drive technical progress for the team. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Rocket Money, you will be at the forefront of our ML and AI product development, bringing your expertise to design, implement, and maintain sophisticated ML systems that drive our product experiences. You will : Lead the architecture and development of complex AI and ML powered features across Rocket Money's product suite, proactively identifying technical challenges before they become issues. Design, implement, and maintain robust evaluation frameworks. You ensure that ML / AI systems can be constantly improved and create frameworks so that others can do the same. Develop novel new product experiences that you are uniquely positioned to enable for users. Help Rocket Money capitalize on it's unique dataset and scale. Guide others to help generate impact through effective technical leadership and partnership with product. Own end to end development and implementation of ML and AI product features in collaboration with cross-functional product development teams. Rigorous technical critique and oversight coupled with effective communication of business impact are musts. Provide technical mentorship, fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to high-impact work. You will raise the level of everyone around you. Potential Projects Develop comprehensive evaluation and ML Ops frameworks that enable systematic assessment of model performance, supporting rapid iteration and improvement of AI / ML product features. Scale transaction metadata generation systems to billions of financial transactions in a consumer facing app. Implement AI assisted transaction management and personalization features such as personalized categories, income and rent detection, and subscription identification. Implement effective user feedback mechanisms that enable measurement of ML feature product quality and constant improvement. Architect user facing predictive features that depend on fast moving and large scale user transaction data. ABOUT YOU 8+ years of professional experience in machine learning engineering or data science roles, with a proven track record of designing and implementing ML systems at consumer tech scale and speed. Extensive hands-on experience integrating ML and AI methods into production workflows, including creating evaluation tooling and effective user feedback mechanisms to support rapid product development cycles and systematic model evaluation. Experience with prompt engineering and management, creating robust systems for testing and optimizing LLM-based applications. Expert-level proficiency in Python, SQL, and at least a handful of common ML frameworks. Working Typescript knowledge is a plus. You understand ML methods at a fundamental level - deep experience in NLP techniques is a plus. You are a master at taking ambiguous problems, creating clarity, and breaking down work into manageable chunks for implementation. You've owned the development, launch, and maintenance for several scaled ML / AI powered product experiences. You understand basic software engineering and computer science fundamentals and have applied them at consumer grade scale to build ML powered products in production environments. You are a technical leader who can identify both emergent technical opportunities and gaps relative to best practice. Your strong communication skills enable your team to capitalize on these opportunities and generate impact. You care about products and user experiences, not publications. You are a practitioner first and thrive at the (messy) intersection of the real world and cutting edge approaches. WE OFFER Health, Dental & Vision Plans Competitive Pay 401k Matching Unlimited PTO Lunch daily (in-office only) Snacks & Coffee (in-office only) Commuter benefits (in-office only) Additional information: Salary range of $210,000 - $260,000 / year + bonus + benefits. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Rocket Money is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $76k-119k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Software Engineer, Generative AI & Microservices

    Medium 4.0company rating

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    A leading AI solutions company is seeking a Software Engineer to design and implement complex software components and microservices in a cloud environment. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and be knowledgeable in cloud services, micro-service architectures, and coding in languages like Golang and Python. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits, along with a remote-first work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $77k-108k yearly est. 17h ago

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