GenAI Developer

Xenith Solutions is a small family focused business where we focus on taking care of our employees and customers equally. We are focused on serving Federal / Civilian, Defense and Intelligence organizations with superior service. If you want to be a part of a rapidly growing business with an exceptional culture, then you want to be a part of the Xenith Solutions family. Xenith offers unmatched Benefits: • 100% of Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits paid by employer • FSA or HSA available • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) • 401(k) matching (100% up to the first 4%) with NO vesting period • Tuition / Certification / Training reimbursement • Accident / Disability / Universal Life Insurance • And much more... Job Description: Xenith Solutions is seeking a GenAI Developer with agile methodology experience to join our team in support of a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) contract. As a member of the team, you will support our prime contractor's Agile Solution Factory (ASF), which is a passionate team of industry-leading personnel supporting the best practices in Agile Software Development. The ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse and geographically separated team is crucial. You should have worked with or have a strong interest in Agile software development practices and delivering deployable software in short sprints. Serve as an Agile Scrum team member providing software development and maintenance for the delivery of releasable software in short sprint cycles. Responsible for activities associated with delivery of software solutions associated with customer-defined systems and software projects by working in close collaboration with software developers/engineers, stakeholders, and end users within Agile processes. Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and implement custom software solutions for a variety of AI/ML-related pilot projects and use cases • Act as a member of one or more prototyping teams supporting teammates and collaborating to deliver working software applications on short timelines • Analyze complex project-related problems and creating innovative solutions involving technology, methodology, tools, and solution components • Actively participate in agile delivery phases and ceremonies including release and sprint planning, artifact creation, sprint testing, demonstrations, and retrospectives • Staying current with the latest advancements in AI technologies, tools, and best practices • Design systems that can scale horizontally and handle high availability • Work with Data Scientist teams to integrate applications with AI/ML, Big Data, or BI solutions • Ability to work independently on a complex task with little direction and management oversight 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 • BA/BS Degree. Will consider experience in lieu of degree • 7 or more years of full stack software development experience or related role which includes experience with front-end frameworks such as React / Angular, and possess a comprehensive knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL databases • 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 • Ability to analyze technically complex problems and develop and implement new and innovative solutions in a fast-moving and fluid software prototyping development environment • Expertise in multiple software developer languages including, but not limited to: Python, Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript • Demonstrated experience with cloud services and platforms (AWS and Google) which includes an understanding of how to deploy, manage, and scale applications • Familiarity with cloud architecture • Knowledge of virtual networks, load balancers, and content delivery networks (CDNs) • Experience working with DevSecOps • Ability to develop and work with APIs including familiarity with RESTful services, knowledge of authentication methods, familiarity with data formats, and skilled in handling API errors • Ability to understand API development and management • Work hybrid schedule with an on-site requirement in Ashburn, VA Desired: • Technical certifications such as AWS Certified Developer and AWS AI Certified Practitioner • Experience with DevOps (CI/CD) solutions such as GitLab, etc • Experience with AI/ML solutions or complex solutions for predictive analytics, such as Google Vertex AI and AWS Bedrock • Experience working in a geographically dispersed, remote team • Understanding of Data Science principles and best practices