AI Software Engineer

Guidehouse

AI Software Engineer developing secure, scalable, user-centric AI-enabled solutions for federal clients. Contributing to design, development, testing, and deployment of applications on AWS.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $74,000 - $124,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJavaJavaScriptMicroservicesMySQLPostgresPythonRDBMSReactSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of full-stack web applications on AWS, integrating workflow orchestration, relational data systems, analytics, and accessible user interfaces.
Working with cross-functional teams—including senior engineers, data scientists, product managers, and mission stakeholders—you will help deliver high-impact solutions that combine modern engineering practices with Artificial Intelligence capabilities.
Develop and maintain application components spanning frontend interfaces, backend services, APIs, workflow orchestration, and relational database layers.
Build and enhance accessible, user-friendly web interfaces using ReactJS and related frontend technologies, supporting Section 508 and usability standards.
Develop backend services using Java or Python, including RESTful APIs, business logic, integrations, unit tests, and support for microservices-based architectures.
Support the design and maintenance of RDBMS-based data models and SQL queries using technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Amazon Aurora.
Implement workflow and process automation capabilities to support business and mission operations.
Develop data visualization and analytics features, including dashboards, charts, reports, and interactive UI components that support decision-making.
Support implementation of AI-enabled features such as intelligent search, chatbots, document processing, summarization, semantic search, or agent-assisted workflows.
Use Generative AI–assisted development tools, such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Claude Code, for code generation, debugging, testing, refactoring, and documentation while following code quality and security practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field, OR Additional FOUR (4) years experience in lieu of Degree.
Minimum of TWO (2) years of professional software engineering experience, or a combination of professional experience, internships, academic projects, bootcamp experience, or equivalent hands-on development experience.
Working proficiency in Java or Python for backend development, including object-oriented programming, debugging, automated testing, and API development.
Hands-on experience with ReactJS, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for modern frontend application development.
Experience or strong familiarity with building and deploying applications in cloud environments, preferably AWS.
Experience with RESTful APIs, version control using Git, collaborative development workflows, and basic microservices or distributed application concepts.
Experience with relational databases and SQL, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Amazon Aurora.
Familiarity with accessibility principles and web interface development aligned with Section 508 and usability standards.
Interest in and practical exposure to AI-enabled software capabilities such as intelligent search, chatbots, document processing, analytics, summarization, or workflow automation.
Hands-on experience using or willingness to use Generative AI–assisted coding tools to support development, testing, refactoring, and documentation.
Basic understanding of secure coding, automated testing, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and application security concepts.
Ability to work effectively in an Agile or SAFe team environment and contribute to sprint-based delivery activities.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently on assigned tasks and seek guidance when needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaPythonReactJSSQLPostgreSQLMySQLRESTful APIsGitMicroservicesGenerative AI Tools

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunicationCollaborationAgile Teamwork

Certifications

Federal or DoD Public Trust