Kentro

Senior Agentic AI Software Developer

Kentro

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AzureJavaKubernetesMicroservicesPythonRustTypeScriptVault

About the role

  • Design and implement multi-step, agentic AI workflows (planner/executor, tool-using agents, RAG + memory patterns)
  • Engineer robust contextual pipelines including:
  • Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
  • Structured memory (short-term, long-term, episodic)
  • Tool invocation and function calling
  • Control hallucination, drift, and overreach through grounding, validation, policy constraints, and ensemble methods.
  • Optimize context windows, token usage, and latency under federal cost, platform quotas, and performance constraints.
  • Build production-grade services using Python, Java, C++, Rust, GO, C#, TypeScript
  • Implement APIs and microservices that integrate AI agents with:
  • Data lake house
  • SharePoint
  • Microsoft Graph API
  • Line-of-business systems
  • Apply secure coding practices aligned with NIST 800-53 / 800-171
  • Design and deploy solutions in GCCH environments
  • Work within constraints such as:
  • Limited model availability
  • Restricted outbound network access
  • Controlled identity and authentication flows
  • Use Azure services including:
  • Azure AI (OpenAI / Foundry where applicable)
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Azure Functions / App Services
  • Azure Data Lake Storage
  • Azure Key Vault
  • Implement identity, RBAC, and managed identities aligned with federal requirements
  • Design AI systems with auditability, traceability, and explainability
  • Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
  • Implement logging, monitoring, and human-in-the-loop controls
  • Ensure data residency, data minimization, and model usage compliance

Requirements

  • - 6+ years of professional software development experience
  • - 3+ years working with LLMs, AI orchestration frameworks, or conversational AI systems
  • - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in one of the following:
  • - Computer Science
  • - Computer Engineering
  • - Software Engineering
  • - Data Science
  • - Artificial Intelligence
  • - Mathematics (with CS focus)
  • - OR equivalent practical experience (8–10+ years) in advanced software engineering + AI systems may substitute for degree.
  • - Hands-on experience building agentic or multi-step AI systems
  • - Strong understanding of contextual engineering (not just prompt writing)
  • - Experience deploying solutions in Azure Government (GCCH) or similar sovereign clouds
Benefits
  • **The Company**
  • We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.
  • We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.
  • **Industry Recognition**
  • Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.
  • Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award
  • **Benefits**
  • We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.
  • We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.
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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonJavaC++RustGOC#TypeScriptAPIsmicroservicessecure coding practices
Soft Skills
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