Computer Scientist II

Job Summary

The Computer Scientist II provides technical expertise in the analysis, design, development, and implementation of advanced software and data-driven solutions that support operational decision-making and mission objectives. This role collaborates with customers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to design scalable software systems, develop analytical technologies, and implement secure AI-enabled solutions.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Serve as a technical advisor to engineers, scientists, and project managers on complex software and analytical challenges.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to gather, analyze, and translate business and technical requirements into software solutions.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain scalable database architectures using SQL, NoSQL, Vector, and Object database technologies.
• Develop, integrate, optimize, and maintain Large Language Model (LLM) solutions within secure enterprise environments.
• Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures and AI-driven workflows using vector databases and modern AI frameworks.
• Build, deploy, and maintain custom data visualization and analytical dashboards that provide actionable operational insights.
• Develop efficient, maintainable Python applications and automation scripts for data processing, workflow automation, and system integration.
• Participate in software architecture, design reviews, code reviews, and technical documentation throughout the software development life cycle.
• Plan, develop, and execute unit, integration, system, and regression testing to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Analyze complex operational problems and develop data-driven solutions.
• Collect, organize, and analyze large datasets; evaluate alternative approaches; and present findings through technical reports and presentations.
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation supporting software development, testing, deployment, and system sustainment.
• Support system maintenance, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), embeddings, prompt engineering, and vector search technologies.
• Experience with AI frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face, or similar platforms.
• Experience developing REST APIs using FastAPI, Flask, or similar frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.
• Familiarity with Git, Agile software development methodologies, and secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices.
• Experience working within Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or other government environments.

Requirements

• Education, Technical, And Work Experience: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience; or a Master's degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience designing and supporting relational (SQL), NoSQL, Vector, and Object database technologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Python programming for software development, automation, data engineering, and system integration.
• Hands-on experience integrating, deploying, or optimizing Large Language Models (LLMs) in production or research environments.
• Experience developing data visualization, reporting, or analytical dashboard solutions.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining enterprise software applications.
• Working knowledge of software engineering principles, object-oriented programming, version control, and software development best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing technical reports and presenting analytical findings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Salary

The expected salary range for this position is $101,920.00 to $110,240.00 annually.

Note

Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4 considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market/business considerations when extending an offer.

Other Responsibilities

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness are required. Travel to remote company work locations may be required.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified. Tasking is in support of a federal government contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license or other licenses / certifications and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.