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This role is primarily focused on Python-based components and requires strong container orchestration skills to ensure seamless deployment.\nThis role is not focused on training foundational AI models from scratch. Instead, you will take industry best practices, open-source capabilities, and large language models (LLMs), and build a secure, scalable framework that allows our platform to seamlessly leverage AI. You will build Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, reusable AI skills, strict safety guardrails, and coordinate with disparate internal teams to expose their APIs to our autonomous agents. If you are a self-motivated, creative software engineer who loves Python, Kubernetes, and treating AI as a complex software integration problem, we would love to hear from you.\nRequirements\nEssential Job Responsibilities\nDesign and develop Python-based components for our core agentic platform.\nDeploy, manage, and scale applications within Kubernetes (K8s) environments efficiently right out of the gate.\nBuild Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and a library of reusable \"skills\" (function calling/tools) that enable AI agents to safely interact with internal databases, microservices, and external APIs.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to help them expose their Java-based APIs to our AI agents.\nImplement strict enterprise AI guardrails, ensuring data privacy, sensitive data scrubbing, prompt injection defenses, and output validation to meet stringent security requirements.\nMaintain an inquisitive nature, responsiveness, and excellent testing skills (including automated testing pipelines for non-deterministic AI outputs).\nPossess strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, small-business environment.\nOther duties as assigned. \nMinimum Qualifications\nSecurity Clearance - Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, but not required on day one; U.S. Citizenship required. Can also consider candidates with current Secret or TS level clearance.\n At least 5 years of experience in Software Engineering, with a strong focus on Python backend development and a Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.\nKubernetes Proficiency: Demonstrated, hands-on experience deploying and managing containerized workloads in Kubernetes (K8s).\nApplied AI Experience: Hands-on experience integrating commercial LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic) or open-source models into production backend applications.\nAI Concepts: Demonstrated understanding of modern applied AI concepts such as prompt engineering, agents, function-calling/tool-use, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).\nExperience in designing enterprise APIs, RESTful web services, and Microservices architecture.\nExperience with configuration management tools (e.g., Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker).\nComfortable working on a Linux command line.\nMust be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.\nPreferred Requirements\nCurrent Clearances: Active Secret or Top Secret clearances are a strong plus.\nJava Interoperability (Plus): Familiarity with Java frameworks (e.g., Spring) or Java-based software capabilities to assist disparate teams in connecting their components to the agent platform.\nFamiliarity with Python-based AI integration frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, CrewAI, AutoGen).\nExperience with Vector Databases, semantic caching, and AI observability tools.\nExperience with NiFi, Kafka, and cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure).\nExperience in SQL databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL), distributed databases, or NoSQL databases.\nPrior experience or familiarity with Big Data Platforms or Data Lake architectures.\nDoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer. \nCompensation\n At IAMUS Consulting, we're building a team of like-minded individuals who aren't afraid to work hard and support one another to achieve greater results. Fostering an environment where high-caliber employees can shine means that we offer benefits and support for our team both in the office and beyond. Our benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, financial and retirement plans, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and dependent care.\nSalary at IAMUS Consulting varies based on location, education, skills, experience, as well as contract-specific affordability. The estimated salary range for this position is between $139,000 and $180,000. 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