Software Engineer, Generative AI

District Of Columbia

Development - Java Backend

Permanent

Our client, an AI-driven company revolutionizing GovTech, is hiring a Software Developer with hands-on experience in Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) to join the team remotely. The successful candidate will help power their AI-first platform by integrating advanced technologies that deliver exceptional speed, intelligence and value to users.

Responsibilities

Architect, build and launch AI-driven features across the platform.
Implement LLMs and Agentic AI into practical applications using frameworks like LangChain.
Partner with product and design teams to transform concepts into functional, scalable software.
Continuously enhance system performance, reliability and security.
Diagnose and resolve technical challenges at the system level.
Keep up to date with emerging AI technologies and contribute to ongoing innovation efforts.

Skillset

U.S. citizenship required, with the ability to pass a Federal Background Check and identity verification.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or similar.
Minimum of three years of software development experience, ideally within a SaaS environment.
Hands-on experience with Generative AI models such as GPT, Claude or Gemini.
Proficiency with frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph and Agentic AI.
Strong backend development skills using Python.
Expertise in React and Next.js for frontend development.
Familiarity with vector databases and embedding workflows.
Experience fine-tuning LLMs or integrating with APIs such as OpenAI or Azure AI is a bonus.