Senior AI Software Developer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior AI Software Developer to support a government customer focused on modernizing and advancing national air traffic management systems through next-generation automation, cloud, and AI-enabled technologies. This position is hybrid, requiring 3 days onsite and 2 days remote, in Gaithersburg, MD or Egg Harbor Township, NJ. The Senior AI Software Developer will serve as a technical leader responsible for designing, developing, and modernizing mission-critical microservices-based software solutions within a large Agile/SAFe environment. This role offers the opportunity to directly impact the reliability and performance of systems supporting millions of air travelers across the United States while leveraging modern AI-assisted development practices.

Responsibilities of the Senior AI Software Developer include:

• Lead Agile sprint planning and technical execution, ensuring team priorities, deliverables, and project objectives remain aligned.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices-based applications using modern software engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, product owners, architects, DevSecOps, and QA teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Develop and integrate APIs, databases, messaging systems, and event-driven services within distributed environments.
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools to improve coding efficiency, software quality, debugging, testing, and system reliability.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and testable code following CI/CD and DevSecOps practices.
• Implement automated testing strategies, including unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end testing.

Core Qualifications for the Senior AI Software Developer include:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience developing and supporting enterprise software applications and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language, such as Java, Python, C++, or similar, within a Linux-based environment.
• Experience or exposure to AI/ML-enabled systems, AI-assisted development tools (such as Claude Code), automation, or intelligent platforms.
• Strong understanding of APIs, distributed systems, and modern software development best practices.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum or SAFe environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Compensation for the Senior AI Software Developer includes:

• Salary Range: $100,000-$180,000, depending on experience.
• Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and sick leave as required by law.