AI Platform Engineer

Quevera is seeking a highly skilled AI Platform Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to support mission-critical programs in Northern Virginia. In this role, you will support the development, integration, deployment, and operational maintenance of an enterprise AI platform that delivers secure, cloud-native capabilities within a classified environment.

About the role

Working alongside software engineers and cloud engineering teams, you will troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AI chat functionality, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and enterprise system integrations. You'll develop and maintain integration components, deploy cloud-native services, and ensure platform components remain secure, compliant, and operationally resilient. As an AI Platform Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to support cutting-edge AI capabilities while contributing to the reliability, security, and continuous improvement of enterprise AI solutions supporting critical national security missions.

Primary work location: Customer and AWS facilities in Herndon, Virginia (Northern Virginia). Position requires working onsite within a SCIF environment five (5) days per week. Participation in an on-call rotation is required to support production troubleshooting and system outages.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and debug issues affecting enterprise AI capabilities, including chat functionality, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and integrations with enterprise systems.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and enhance integration components supporting AI platform functionality.
• Maintain version compliance across platform components by applying security patches, bug fixes, feature enhancements, and configuration updates.
• Communicate changes to component versions, configurations, and platform functionality as needed.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain cloud-native integration components using AWS services including Lambda, ECS Fargate, DynamoDB, and API Gateway.
• Develop, review, and maintain enterprise application code using Python and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of AI platform services.
• Support ongoing platform operations through troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Must already possess an active customer clearance with current customer accounts.
• Must be eligible for crossover to C2E prior to starting.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Python and TypeScript.
• Experience troubleshooting complex software applications within fast-paced production environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to work onsite within a SCIF environment daily, as required.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation to support production outages and operational issues.
• Mid- to senior-level software development experience.

Skills

• Experience building, deploying, and troubleshooting containerized applications and AWS Lambda functions.
• Experience working with AWS cloud services.
• Experience using AWS CloudFormation and Cloud Development Kit (CDK).
• Experience with Git version control, GitLab, and CI/CD workflows.
• Experience integrating applications with AWS API Gateway.
• Familiarity with cloud monitoring tools.
• Familiarity integrating applications with enterprise services, databases, and customer networks.
• AWS Associate-level certification or higher.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan).
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development.
• Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program.
• Up to 6% 401(k) match.
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion.