MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Applied AI Interface Engineer to join our team in Alexandria, VA. As part of the position, you will act as a Software Engineer designing and implementing services and components for AI applications.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Designs and builds User Interfaces using modern UX/UI standards.
- Develops, implements, and maintains full-stack software solutions for AI-enabled applications.
- Works closely with the Software Architect to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Develops and integrates AI and ML capabilities on a cloud-hosted data platform that supports significant market adoption, high performance, and strict access control and governance.
- Stays current with advancements in AI, machine learning, and software engineering, incorporating best practices into the development process.
- Documents software designs, code, and processes to ensure maintainability, scalability, and knowledge sharing among team members.
- Participates in code reviews and provides constructive feedback to peers to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and knowledge transfer within the team.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 4 or more years (2 with Master’s) of experience in software development, systems integration, data management, or related fields.
- Proficiency in JavaScript, including familiarity with modern frameworks and libraries such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
- Solid knowledge of HTML and CSS, including responsive design principles and front-end workflows.
- Knowledge of Python and REST API frameworks.
- Basic understanding of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design principles, with the ability to collaborate with designers to translate wireframes into functional code.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to debug and resolve issues related to front-end code.
- Experience with Generative AI including API access to large language models (LLMs).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization technology.
- Experience working in AWS environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Experience working with data ingest and transformation.
Clearance Requirements:
- Must possess a current and active TS/SCI clearance
Physical Requirements:
- The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.
