Senior Full Stack/ML Developer

Location: Rockville, MD (Hybrid)

Clearance: Must be able to obtain Public Trust

Required: US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Position Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Full Stack/Machine Learning Developer to be responsible for designing and building scalable solutions that optimize performance for business applications. This role requires a passion for cutting-edge technology and a focus on innovative problem solving for operational challenges faced by government agencies. This role offers an opportunity to transform outdated, manual processes into efficient, technology-driven solutions. Knowledge of and experience developing AI/ML models is highly desired as this team seeks to optimize and enhance FNS initiatives and operations using ML frameworks where applicable.

You will be a key player in designing, developing and deploying innovative business applications. The developer will collaborate with internal engineering teams and partner IT leads to analyze existing systems, assess key areas of improvement and implement modern technology solutions to meet business needs. Additionally, the role may require developing responsive web applications, APIs, and integrating data visualization tools for real-time insights. Proficiency in both relational and NoSQL databases, along with modern front-end and back-end frameworks is highly desirable. You must have a commitment to following SDLC best practices and a desire to deliver high quality, maintainable code.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop scalable, user-friendly web applications using modern front-end and back-end frameworks: React, Python, Java, C#.
• Design and implement APIs and web services to support data-driven applications and analytics platforms.
• Participate in pilot initiatives, particularly in government or public sector environments.
• Design and implement scalable relational and NoSQL database solutions to meet business requirements.
• Implement data-driven solutions using ML frameworks to address complex business challenges in food assistance program optimization, participant accessibility and automation.
• Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions for data retrieval and reporting.
• Build and maintain ETL pipelines for data extraction, transformation, and loading across multiple systems.
• Collaborate with data engineers and other stakeholders to evaluate requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Write clean, well-documented and testable code, participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development processes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and emerging trends in development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in application programming and development.
• Work experience in an Agile environment and development of associated artifacts.
• Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, Asana or other similar tools.
• Experienced in languages such as React, Python, Java, C#.
• Familiarity of natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, deep learning and other AI techniques.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management processes and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, focusing on human-centered design and AI/ML applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP is preferred.
• Familiarity with FISMA requirements and development of associated artifacts.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Certifications in relevant AI/ML certifications are a plus, (e.g., AWS Certified Machine Learning, Microsoft AI Engineer, etc.)

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $114,600 to $147,800 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The target salary is $132,700. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.

LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.

Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at hr@lcginc.com.

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