
Posted 22 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
RosslynHybrid
AI Summary
Builds distributed backend services and durable APIs for a Hub-and-Spoke architecture, supporting operational AI and enterprise governance through microservices and event-driven systems.
About this role
About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1888
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Location: Hybrid, Rosslyn, VA
Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start
Job Description
In this role, you will build distributed backend services and durable APIs that support a modern Hub‑and‑Spoke architecture. Your work will play a key role in advancing operational AI, enabling mission systems, enterprise governance, agentic AI, and scalable delivery.
Senior Software Engineer
Contribute to development and supporting tools, writing clean, maintainable code under guidance of senior engineers.
Design, develop, and maintain backend microservices and distributed systems to support enterprise AI operations.
You will be responsible for building and maintaining microservices that integrate seamlessly with cloud-native platforms, ensuring continuous monitoring and high reliability across all operational workflows. Build and optimize APIs and event-driven architectures for scalable and reliable data flow.
You will be responsible for building and maintaining microservices that integrate seamlessly with cloud-native platforms, ensuring continuous monitoring and high reliability across all operational workflows. Build and optimize APIs and event-driven architectures for scalable and reliable data flow.
Responsibilities
Education Background
Years of Experience
4 + years of experience
Required Skills
Skills
Preferred Skills
Working Conditions
Onsite twice a week in Rosslyn, VA
Skills
AWSCI/CDClickHouseDjangoIntegration TestingJavaKafkaLiteLLMNATSOpenFGAOpenRouterOpenTelemetryRedisRESTful APIsSpring BootUnit Testing
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