Sr Software Engineer (AI/ML)
About INflow Federal - founded in 2013, INflow Federal is a mission-driven small business delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of War (DoW) and Joint Force operations across 20+ states. Our strength comes from our people - especially the Veterans who make up over 50% of our workforce. Through our Veteran Outreach Program and employee-first culture, we invest deeply in professional growth, well-being, and innovation. Known for our agility, transparency, and integrity, INflow combines real-world experience with emerging technologies like AI/ML to help our customers lead in a rapidly evolving defense landscape. We empower both our employees and mission partners to stay ahead - driving smarter, faster, and more secure outcomes.
Job Overview:
As a Software Developer at INflow Federal, you'll build and ship AI features for Ontology-based mission applications supporting an Intelligence Community customer. This is TS/SCI, on-site work at Patriot Ridge in Springfield, VA — the applications you write go directly to systems and analysts working real intelligence problems.
In this role, you will develop LLM-enabled workflows and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) capabilities inside existing mission software, integrate data streams from multiple sources and network environments into the customer's system, and execute cloud platform migrations across AWS, OpenShift, and Kubernetes. You'll work in Python, Java, and Scala on an agile scrum team, applying DevSecOps practices — code hardening, automated security scanning, CI/CD — so that what you build survives contact with complex, secure networks.
Here, your work is more than a job—it's a journey in innovation. With opportunities to work on high-impact projects, access to the latest technologies, and a culture that thrives on creativity and collaboration, INflow Federal is where your expertise can truly make a difference.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Integrate multiple data streams into customer system
- Complete Cloud platform migrations (between currently existing and available platforms)
- Develop AI features for existing Ontology-based software applications
- Creates sustainable software applications – work is estimated accurately, branching strategies are efficient, code repos are maintained, etc.
- Works as a member of an agile scrum team and participates in regular agile ceremonies applying scrum methodologies – daily stand up, planning, sprint reviews, demos, retrospectives.
- Implements requirements from the product backlog
- Assists in writing backlog requirements/user stories
- Utilizes a modern DevSecOps approach in building software applications
- Develop and modify applications, software, services, utilities, interfaces, and IT systems that support systems and analysts.
Qualifications
- Software development experience designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and mission-focused applications.
- Strong programming experience with Python, Java, and Scala.
- Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs, Git-based workflows, automated unit/integration/system testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery practices.
- Hands-on experience with Docker/containerization, microservice architectures, Helm, and development container environments.
- Experience developing applications using Generative AI technologies, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Large Language Models (LLMs), and LLM-enabled workflows.
- Experience designing, deploying, and supporting cloud-native applications using AWS, OpenShift, and Kubernetes.
- Experience integrating, transforming, and managing data from multiple sources, organizations, and network environments.
- Experience deploying applications into new or complex network environments.
- Experience applying DevSecOps practices, including secure software development, code hardening, dependency/package updates, vulnerability remediation, and automated security scanning.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex software systems and collaborate across development, infrastructure, security, and mission teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 6 additional years of experience in information technology.
- 5+ years of experience
Desired Skills
- Familiarity with data normalization, transformation, and visualization techniques.
- Familiarity with graph-based data models, data relationships, and advanced data structures.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
- Experience developing and presenting technical metrics, status reports, and project updates to internal leadership and external customers.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to mentor junior developers and contribute to team engineering practices.
Clearance Requirements
- Active DoD TS/SCI
Certification Requirements
Most of our contracts require DoD 8140 (formerly 8570) compliance. We built - our certification training platform - to help. This helps you study for certifications such as the CompTIA Security+.
Other Notes
Other Notes
- Some travel may be required: Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. This is subject to change at the direction of the customer.
- If accommodation is needed with your application or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at 703-594-8601.
- Candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must have willingness to perform duties not listed in the job description as required by INflow and our customer.
Citizenship Requirements
* Please note that INflow Federal is a defense contractor. Pursuant to our government contracts, candidates must be US Citizens to be considered for employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer Diversity and Inclusion
INflow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job applicants and employees are evaluated solely on job-related qualifications and experience.