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As a Software Developer, you will work with our growing DevSecOps practice delivering software features, APIs, and microservice solutions within an AI-enabled search environment. We are looking for candidates with experience in Agile software development and DevSecOps practices such as build/release management, CI/CD, and test automation. Responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and deploy modular microservices in a cloud-based system
• Translate stakeholder needs into technical solutions and convey tradeoffs to the team
• Write and debug code for innovative software solutions
• Troubleshoot software quality, security, and reliability issues
• Participate in code reviews and quality assurance activities
• Write and maintain unit and functional tests
• Write code with security best practices in mind
• Identify and resolve technical problems and software defects
• Document software code, features, and training guides
• Leverage virtualization and containerization within existing cloud-based systems
• Integrate and implement AI-enabled features and services, including AI-enhanced search capabilities and integration with search platforms and AI/ML APIs
• Provide technical guidance to junior team members

Required: 

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
• Bachelors degree and 5+ years of total experience
  • No degree and 9+ years of total experience
  • Associates degree and 7+ years of total experience
  • Master's degree and 3+ years of total experience
• 3-5 years of experience with one or more programming languages (Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript)
• Experience with Git
• Experience with one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with containerization using Docker
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., pytest, JUnit, Jest, Cypress)
• Experience with Python web frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Flask, Django)
• Experience with REST API design and development

Preferred: 

• Associate-level cloud certification (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with React, particularly in a production environment
• Experience with AI/ML APIs and tooling (e.g., AWS Bedrock, OpenAI, LangChain)
• Experience with vector search or semantic search technologies
• Experience with search platforms such as OpenSearch or Solr

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $85,000 to $170,000.  The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. 

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.