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This role is ideal for an early- to mid-career technologist who is passionate about building secure, scalable, user-centric AI-enabled solutions that address complex government mission challenges.\nWhat You Will Do\nYou will contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of full-stack web applications on AWS, integrating workflow orchestration, relational data systems, analytics, and accessible user interfaces. Working with cross-functional teams-including senior engineers, data scientists, product managers, and mission stakeholders-you will help deliver high-impact solutions that combine modern engineering practices with Artificial Intelligence capabilities.\nThis role emphasizes strong engineering fundamentals, hands-on development, collaboration, continuous learning, and responsible use of Generative AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate development, improve quality, and enhance delivery velocity.\nContribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of AI-enabled full-stack web applications deployed on AWS.\n\nDevelop and maintain application components spanning frontend interfaces, backend services, APIs, workflow orchestration, and relational database layers.\n\nBuild and enhance accessible, user-friendly web interfaces using ReactJS and related frontend technologies, supporting Section 508 and usability standards.\n\nDevelop backend services using Java or Python, including RESTful APIs, business logic, integrations, unit tests, and support for microservices-based architectures.\n\nSupport the design and maintenance of RDBMS-based data models and SQL queries using technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Amazon Aurora.\n\nImplement workflow and process automation capabilities to support business and mission operations.\n\nDevelop data visualization and analytics features, including dashboards, charts, reports, and interactive UI components that support decision-making.\n\nSupport implementation of AI-enabled features such as intelligent search, chatbots, document processing, summarization, semantic search, or agent-assisted workflows.\n\nUse Generative AI-assisted development tools, such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Claude Code, for code generation, debugging, testing, refactoring, and documentation while following code quality and security practices.\n\nParticipate in a SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) or Agile delivery environment, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, demos, retrospectives, and cross-team coordination.\n\nSupport DevSecOps practices by using application security tools and processes, including SAST, DAST, SCA, dependency scanning, container scanning, and vulnerability remediation.\n\nContribute to CI/CD pipeline activities, including automated testing, security scanning, deployment automation, and compliance checks.\n\nParticipate in code reviews, technical design discussions, troubleshooting, documentation, and peer collaboration to improve software quality and maintainability.\n\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype, iterate, and deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions aligned to mission requirements.\n\nWhat You Will Need\nMust be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD \"PUBLIC TRUST\"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.\n\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field, OR Additional FOUR (4) years experience in lieu of Degree.\n\nMinimum of TWO (2) years of professional software engineering experience, or a combination of professional experience, internships, academic projects, bootcamp experience, or equivalent hands-on development experience.\n\nWorking proficiency in Java or Python for backend development, including object-oriented programming, debugging, automated testing, and API development.\n\nHands-on experience with ReactJS, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for modern frontend application development.\n\nExperience or strong familiarity with building and deploying applications in cloud environments, preferably AWS.\n\nExperience with RESTful APIs, version control using Git, collaborative development workflows, and basic microservices or distributed application concepts.\n\nExperience with relational databases and SQL, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Amazon Aurora.\n\nFamiliarity with accessibility principles and web interface development aligned with Section 508 and usability standards.\n\nInterest in and practical exposure to AI-enabled software capabilities such as intelligent search, chatbots, document processing, analytics, summarization, or workflow automation.\n\nHands-on experience using or willingness to use Generative AI-assisted coding tools to support development, testing, refactoring, and documentation.\n\nBasic understanding of secure coding, automated testing, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and application security concepts.\n\nAbility to work effectively in an Agile or SAFe team environment and contribute to sprint-based delivery activities.\n\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently on assigned tasks and seek guidance when needed.\n\nWhat Would Be Nice to Have\nExperience developing AI/ML-enabled applications, such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), chatbots, semantic search, summarization, document processing, or agentic workflows.\n\nFamiliarity with AI frameworks or libraries such as LangChain, Haystack, Semantic Kernel, OpenAI-compatible APIs, or similar tools.\n\nExperience with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS/Fargate, API Gateway, Step Functions, S3, Glue, CloudWatch, IAM, or Amazon Bedrock.\n\nExposure to modern data architectures, including data lakes, lakehouse patterns, federated query engines, or analytics platforms.\n\nExperience with data visualization tools and libraries, such as D3.js, Plotly, Tableau, Amazon QuickSight, or similar.\n\nFamiliarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation.\n\nAwareness of federal security and compliance standards, including FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, or secure software development practices.\n\nExposure to application security and DevSecOps tools, including SAST, DAST, software composition analysis, dependency scanning, or container scanning.\n\nSAFe, Agile, AWS, security, or AI-related training or certifications.\n\nDemonstrated curiosity, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning in AI-enabled, cloud-native software development.\n\nThe annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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:\nGuidehouse 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.\nBenefits include:\nMedical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance\n\nPersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays\n\nParental Leave\n\n401(k) Retirement Plan\n\nGroup Term Life and Travel Assistance\n\nVoluntary Life and AD&D Insurance\n\nHealth Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts\n\nTransit and Parking Commuter Benefits\n\nShort-Term & Long-Term Disability\n\nTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities\n\nEmployee Referral Program\n\nCorporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach\n\nCare.com annual membership\n\nEmployee Assistance Program\n\nSupplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)\n\nPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus\n\nAbout Guidehouse\nGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.\nGuidehouse 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.\nIf 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 1-571-633-1711 or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.\nAll 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.\nIf 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.\nGuidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. 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