Software Engineer, Public Sector
- Location
- New York City, NY
- Work type
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2026-08-03
Job description
As a Software Engineer, you will own the development of a vertical feature or a horizontal capability to include defining requirements with stakeholders and implementation until it is accepted by the stakeholders.
You will: Design and implement scalable backend systems for Federal customers using cloud-native AI infrastructure.
Build features for agentic systems including multi-layered guardrails and data retrieval optimization.
Develop data pipelines and machine learning infrastructure to make data sources accessible by agents.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute backend solutions for secure environments.
Participate in customer engagements to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions.
Define requirements with stakeholders and implement features until they are accepted.
Contribute to the platform roadmap and product strategy for the Federal business.
Ideally you will have:
Full Stack Development: Proficiency in front-end, back-end development and infrastructure, including experience with modern web development frameworks, programming languages, and databases
Cloud-Native Technologies: Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and experience in developing and deploying applications in a cloud-native environment. Understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) is a plus
Data Engineering: Knowledge of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and experience in building data pipelines to integrate and process diverse data sources. Understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and data governance principles
AI Application Integration: Familiarity with integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) and building agentic workflows. Understanding of prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and agent orchestration is beneficial.
Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex challenges and devise effective solutions. Ability to think critically, identify root causes, and propose innovative approaches to overcome technical obstacles
Collaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and customers. Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and foster a collaborative work environment
Adaptability and Learning Agility: Willingness to embrace new technologies, learn new skills, and adapt to defining and evolving project requirements. Ability to quickly grasp and apply new concepts and stay up-to-date with emerging trends in software engineering