Accrete

Backend Developer (Top Secret Clearance

Alexandria, Virginia

No sponsorship$160k-$240kDetected 6 days ago

PythonJavaGoRustC++AWSGCPAzureKubernetesOAuthMachine LearningTest AutomationResearchCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

Expert agents reason against that ground truth to act on complex, high-stakes decisions - not just answer questions about them.
This position will work on client-facing products hosted on and off their networks, ingesting large amounts of data for near real-time analysis.
A successful candidate in this position will have a collaborative-first approach to solving technical problems by seeking help from more knowledgeable team mates.

Play a key role in architectural and design discussions for existing and prospective AI/ML software packages
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable and maintainable software systems
Collaborate with other engineers on coding, testing, and debugging efforts.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software components into larger systems
Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure thorough testing of software components
Implement and advocate for automated testing practices to improve overall product quality
Create and maintain technical documentation for code, design, and architecture
Proactively identifying challenges, you drive solutions rather than waiting for direction, and hold yourself and others to the highest standards for delivering results.
With strategic thinking and a problem-solving mindset, you make informed decisions leveraging data and expertise, always looking for ways to improve processes, optimize workflows, and enhance outcomes beyond your immediate responsibilities.
You value diverse perspectives, seeking input from others to drive better results.

LDAP, SASL/SAML, OAuth, jwt
Functional experience across the entire development application lifecycle
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related computing field is required
Current U.S. government top secret clearance with eligibility for SCI and counterintelligence scope polygraph
Ideal candidates will have experience in the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community.
3+ years in software development with at least 3 years as a software architect
Proven experience in the technology product industry, demonstrating a deep understanding of product development and innovation
Strong understanding of cloud-native scalable systems, particularly on private clouds in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
Demonstrated expertise with Python and common libraries used in data manipulation and and web application development
Additional experience with compiled languages like (Go, Rust, C/C++, Java)
Strong experience in auth/authz architectures and technologies: LDAP, SASL/SAML, OAuth, jwt

The salary range provided reflects the estimated compensation for this role based on the expected qualifications and experience level.
Competitive Salary: Aligned with experience and market standards

Build your financial future with our retirement savings plan
Access professional learning opportunities and career advancement support
Company Benefits
Comprehensive Insurance: Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
Onsite Perks: Enjoy catered lunches, snacks, and a fully stocked kitchen

an AI workforce that does high-stakes, judgement-heavy work for government and enterprise clients - at the economics of software, not labor.
At the core is Accrete's Knowledge Engine, a dynamic context graph that captures an organization's tacit knowledge, resolves data across silos, and builds a living, auditable ground truth.
From national security to commercial operations, Accrete delivers the work on one platform, with unlimited expert agents and expert judgement.
Position Description
Accrete seeks a self-motivated and results-oriented team player to develop, troubleshoot, and improve our artificial intelligence products.
Evaluate and recommend technologies and tools to meet project requirements.
Write complex, maintainable code and contribute to the development of critical system components.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in the codebase.
Execute software development projects, ensuring timely delivery and meeting quality standards
Work closely with product, UX/UI, and research to understand business requirements
Ensure that documentation is up-to-date and accessible to team members
Analyze complex technical problems and propose effective solutions
Act as a point of escalation for technical issues and provide timely resolutions
Stay informed about new technologies and share knowledge with the team.
Experience in developing and delivering modern Software as a Service (SaaS) products.

This listing is sourced directly from Accrete's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.