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Acceler8 Talent lists this Full Stack/ Data Engineer opportunity in herndon, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About the Role
A UK-based technology and defense company is expanding its US engineering capability and looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help build its core platform and establish the local engineering team.
This is a hands-on role for someone strongest in Python, backend and data engineering , but comfortable working across ML/AI tooling and frontend development to deliver complete features.
You'll have significant autonomy, taking problems from initial requirements through technical design and delivery.
What You'll Do:
Build new product and platform functionality
Own Python-heavy backend and data engineering work
Develop reliable systems for data-rich and AI-enabled workflows
Work with ML/AI tooling and integrate machine learning capabilities into products
Contribute across the stack when needed, including React or Vue
Work with customer and mission stakeholders to turn ambiguous requirements into technical solutions
Help shape engineering standards as the US team grows
What We're Looking For:
Excellent Python engineering skills
Strong production experience in backend and/or data engineering
A track record of independently delivering meaningful software projects
Comfortable with ML tooling, AI-enabled products and data-intensive applications
Willing to work across the stack when required
Exposure to React or Vue is beneficial
Strong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills
We care more about the scope and quality of what you've built than a specific number of years of experience.
Location:
The role is remote, but you must be able to travel to the company's US office in Herndon, VA at short notice as and when clients/customers need.
Candidates based in Virginia or within easy travelling distance of Herndon are strongly preferred.
US citizenship is required
Candidates must be eligible to obtain a US security clearance
An existing clearance is advantageous, but not required
Compensation:
Base salary: $140,000 to $200,000
Annual bonus: Up to 25%
Why Join?
Join a growing US engineering operation at an early stage, working across backend, data and AI-enabled products while helping shape the team's technical capability.
If you're a strong Python engineer who likes working across technical boundaries, we'd like to hear from you.
Worksite address
herndon, VA, 22070, US
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