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IDS International

Principal‐Level Software Engineer (Java, Python)

annapolis, MD

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IDS International lists this Principal‐Level Software Engineer (Java, Python) opportunity in annapolis, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Principal‑Level Software Engineer (Java, Python)

Locations: Annapolis Junction, MD

Shifts Available

Flexible; shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.

Job Description

IDS is seeking a Principal‑Level Software Engineer to create custom analytics that perform at scale. The engineer will work closely with data scientists and end users to develop analytic tools that support discovery and tradecraft around critical global challenges and operationalize data science within customer environments.

Key Duties

Work directly with data scientists and mission analysts to solve complex strategic problems

Perform end‑to‑end software engineering to prototype, develop, integrate, test, and deploy analytic tools

Integrate tools and tradecraft into customer corporate architectures

Support the operationalization of data science solutions at scale

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with eleven (11) years of relevant experience, or equivalent

Strong experience with Jupyter Notebooks, Java MapReduce, and Python PySpark

Strong experience with statistical analysis and machine learning fundamentals

Strong experience with customer tools, architecture, data flow, and big‑data environments

Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and GitLab

Experience working in Agile development environments

Experience with end‑to‑end software development processes (requirements, design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment, and maintenance)

Experience with data science, Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Large Language Models (LLMs)

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Compensation

Salary range: $155,000 – $175,000

Benefits

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

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Worksite address

annapolis, MD, 21403, US

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