Job Description
Reflexive Concepts is seeking a skilled Software Engineer III to join our team!This role supports the HPDA BEAREXPRESS subtask, focusing on the design, development, and deployment of next-generation AI tooling and automation capabilities. The Software Engineer will integrate Model Context Protocol (MCP), large language models (LLMs), and vector search systems into scalable, secure software solutions, while building automation components and reusable tools that enhance AI-enabled capabilities across the enterprise.
Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI + FS Polygraph
- Master's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity OR
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity OR
- Nine (9) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Required Skills + Experience
- Experience using the Linux CLI and associated Linux tools
- Experience developing Bash scripts to automate development and operational workflows
- Recent software development experience with Python
- Experience implementing Model Context Protocol (MCP) clients, servers, or tools, including context injections, capability negotiation, and model-driven workflows
- Experience with designing, developing, and maintaining AI-enabled software components that leverage MCP, LLM APIs/models, vector search systems, and workflow automation frameworks
- Experience working with latency analysis, model performance profiling, and detection of hallucinations or unreliable model outputs
- Experience with developing and tuning LLM-based inference workflows for reasoning, summarization, data extraction, and agentic automation
- Experience developing reusable, secure tools that integrate with internal and external applications, APIs, or knowledge systems
- Experience using Git for source control and collaborative development
Desired Skills + Experience
- Familiar with Distributed Big Data processing engines including Apache Spark
- Experience using Apache Airflow (DAG design, scheduling, operators, sensors) to orchestrate, schedule, and monitor complex workflows
- Experience with SQL technologies such as MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL for querying, joining, and aggregating large datasets
- Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
