Job Title: Gen AI Developer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:
CACI is currently looking for a Gen AI Developer to join our BEAGLE (Border Enforcement Applications for Government Leading-Edge Information Technology) Agile Solution Factory (ASF) Team supporting Customs and Border Control (CBP) client located in Northern Virginia! Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals supporting the best practices in Agile Software Development for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
As a member of the BEAGLE ASF Team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation's safety, security, and prosperity. CBP agents and officers are on the front lines, every day, protecting our national security by combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity.
ASF programs thrive in a culture of innovation and are constantly seeking individuals who can bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural at the team and portfolio levels.
You will excel at developing innovative software solutions as part of a technically diverse and geographically disbursed team. A strong passion for AI technologies and experience with agile delivery and deploying software in short sprints.

Responsibilities:
• Assist with the design, development, and implementation of software solutions supporting AI/ML pilots and proof-of-concept projects.
• Participate as a member of cross-functional Agile delivery teams, contributing to prototyping, testing, and deployment of working applications.
• Support integration of applications with AI/ML models, data pipelines, and analytics platforms under guidance of senior developers and data scientists.
• Help analyze technical requirements and contribute to solutions using modern frameworks and cloud tools.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews/demos, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Write, review, and maintain clean, well-documented code following established best practices.
• Collaborate with team members across distributed locations to meet sprint and project milestones.
• Stay current on emerging AI technologies, development tools, and industry best practices.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass CBP background investigation, criteria include, but not limited to:

• 3-year check for felony convictions
• year check for illegal drug use
• year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
• 3 years of professional experience with some software development experience, internships, or relevant academic project work.
• Familiarity with fundamental Generative AI concepts, including Large Language Models (LLMs), transformers, and prompt engineering techniques.
  • Exposure to or basic practical experience with relevant GenAI frameworks and libraries
  • Experience working with APIs for commercial or open-source models
• Foundational knowledge of modern front-end frameworks (React or Angular preferred).
• Working experience or coursework involving Python, Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Basic experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, data formats (JSON), and basic API integration concepts.
• Exposure to cloud services (AWS or Google Cloud) and understanding of application deployment fundamentals.
• Introductory experience with version control tools (Git) and Agile development workflows.
• Basic understanding of DevSecOps or CI/CD concepts.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to learn quickly and follow technical guidance to solve problems.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while progressing toward independent task execution.
• Willingness to work a hybrid schedule with some on-site presence in Ashburn, VA.

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:
$72,700 - $149,200