Systems Planning & Analysis · 1 day ago
Software Engineer
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSystems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. They are seeking a Software Engineer to build powerful back-end systems, craft user interfaces, and integrate cutting-edge AI technologies while collaborating with a talented team.
AnalyticsInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build powerful back-end systems with Asp.Net Core, bringing our applications to life behind the scenes. Bonus points if you feel like a magician while doing it
Craft pixel-perfect, responsive, and intuitive user interfaces with React and Typescript, making users swoon over your design
Manage and optimize data with Sqlite and Postgres—because the best apps have great stories, and it’s your job to store them
Get your hands dirty with cutting-edge AI by integrating Large Language Models (LLM)—yep, our applications are about to get seriously brainy
Dive into futuristic machine learning and predictive insights using Azure AI —you’ll essentially be creating apps that know what’s coming next
Build search experiences so good (with Azure AI Search and ElasticSearch), users will never want to leave
Write clean code that delights your teammates, ensures maintainability, and performs like a superhero in production
Work closely with a friendly crew of developers, designers, and stakeholders who appreciate a good meme and great ideas
Troubleshoot and debug like it’s a fun puzzle—because nothing can stop your quest for flawless performance
Stay curious, keep learning, and find new ways to make the ordinary extraordinary with emerging tech
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science/engineering/mathematics or related field
Excellent programming and software engineering skills with 3+ years of professional experience in at least one of the following programming languages: Python, C/C++, Java, C#, JavaScript/Typescript, Rust
Experience with tools such as Asp.Net Core, React, Typescript, Azure AI, ElasticSearch
Proficient with Git
Sustained attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a desire to work on and solve challenging problems, and an ability to work independently and as part of a team
US Citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Preferred
Object oriented programming, physics-based modeling, advanced statistics and mathematics, numerical optimization, machine learning, and Monte Carlo simulation
FastAPI, Node.js, Numpy/Scipy, Polars, Matplotlib, Pytorch, Tensorflow
Numerical Optimization toolsets and solvers e.g. Google OR Tools, Pyomo, CPLEX, Gurobi, Scipy Optimize
Database design (SQL or other), and/or Linux and AWS or other cloud services
Company
Systems Planning & Analysis
Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) is a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insights for critical national security programs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-10-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Rich Sawchak
Chief Executive Officer
Bruce Phillips
Vice President, Emerging Markets Growth
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