AI Solution Engineer – Platform

Groundswell

AI Solution Engineer focusing on AI/ML and data execution within platform engineering for federal agencies. Collaborating with a Solution Architect on sprint-based platform releases.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeAlabama, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,886 - $175,444 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerGoJavaJenkinsKubernetesNeo4jPostgresPythonScalaSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Integrate AI/ML models into the Command Center platform via APIs, graph database layers, and automated pipelines
Develop and maintain data ingestion automation for new data sources directed by the Government
Build analytics features and data processing modules per platform architecture standards
Participate in sprint-based development cycles with code review, automated testing, and CI/CD deployment pipeline requirements
Support interoperability interface development and documentation
Maintain code quality, test coverage, and deployment documentation per platform standards
Collaborate with the operations branch AI engineer on shared data pipeline components

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 4 years of experience in data engineering, ML engineering, or analytics platform development
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and at least one additional back-end language (Java, Scala, or Go); experience with data pipeline frameworks and relational/cloud data platforms (PostgreSQL, Snowflake, or equivalent)
Experience integrating ML models into production platforms and APIs
Familiarity with cloud-based analytics platforms, REST APIs, graph databases (Neo4j, Amazon Neptune, or equivalent), and data visualization tools
Experience in sprint-based development environments with code review, version control (Git), and DevOps-oriented release processes
Demonstrated DevOps practices: CI/CD pipeline design and maintenance (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or equivalent), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code, and automated testing/deployment workflows
Candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Must be currently located in Huntsville, AL or the Washington, DC Metro area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible Spending Account
4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
Paid Time Off
Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
Flexible work schedule
On-site gym and childcare option

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonSQLJavaScalaGodata pipeline frameworksgraph databasesautomated testingCI/CDdata ingestion automation

Soft Skills

collaborationcode reviewdocumentationinteroperabilityorganizational skills

Certifications

Top Secret/SCI security clearance