Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SOSi is a private defense and government solutions business specializing in advanced technology systems and mission support. Its capabilities include data science, software development, network engineering, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and logistics.
Job DescriptionSOSi is seeking highly skilled Software Developers to join our analytics team working on an innovative MLOps workload leveraging cutting-edge technologies and supporting a government customer in Huntsville, Alabama. This role will be responsible for delivering automation to key national security missions interacting with petabyte-scale data on an HPC.
In this role, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining MSIC software applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet our clients' needs. Your expertise in Python, Docker, NoSQL, SQL, and Apache Airflow/Kafka will be crucial in driving our projects forward.
Essential Job Duties
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using Python.
- Design, implement, and manage scalable MLOps pipelines and infrastructure.
- Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker.
- Work with NoSQL and SQL for database management and optimization.
- Implement and manage data workflows using Apache Airflow and Kafka.
- Automate the training, testing, and deployment of machine learning models.
- Implement and manage APIs and ensure their scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Implement and manage infrastructure as code and configuration management tools.
- Collaborate with data scientists to integrate machine learning models into applications.
- Design and develop microservices architecture for scalability and efficiency.
- Write clean, scalable, and efficient code.
- Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
- Provides leadership, support and guidance to all AIMS Team Members.
- Ensures and promotes the development of the AIMS team through coaching, training, and leadership development.
- Provides informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback in the annual performance evaluation process to identify and develop talent.
- Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.
- 7+ years of experience in software development, MLOps, DevOps, or related roles.
- Proficiency in Python and experience with its frameworks.
- Extensive knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and automated testing.
- Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN).
- Hands-on experience with NoSQL and SQL.
- Proficient in using Apache Airflow for workflow management.
- Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Experience with agile development methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Familiarity with event-driven architecture and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
- Experience with feature stores and model registries.
- Familiarity with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop)
- Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools for machine learning models (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
- Significant experience with petabyte scale data sets.
- Significant experience with large-scale, multi-INT analytics.
Work Environment
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
- Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- May require periods of non-traditional working hours including consecutive nights or weekends (if applicable).
Working at SOSi
All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.
Skills Required
- Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
- 7+ years experience in software development, MLOps, or DevOps
- Proficiency in Python and related frameworks
- Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and automated testing
- Version control experience (Git, SVN)
- Hands-on experience with NoSQL and SQL databases
- Proficient in Apache Airflow for workflow management
- Experience with Apache Kafka (data workflows)
- Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns
- Experience integrating ML models into applications and automating model lifecycle
- Strong problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and ability to work independently
- Experience with agile development methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Familiarity with messaging systems (RabbitMQ) and event-driven architecture
- Experience with feature stores and model registries
- Familiarity with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop)
- Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
- Significant experience with petabyte-scale data sets and large-scale multi-INT analytics
SOSi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SOSi and has not been reviewed or approved by SOSi.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered a relative strength, with international plan options and substantial employer contribution that support OCONUS and travel-heavy work. Company materials also highlight a comprehensive medical offering alongside wellness support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program is available, with indications of employer matching though specifics are not publicly detailed. This suggests foundational retirement support for eligible employees.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Compensation is often characterized as competitive for cleared, hard‑to‑hire, and certain overseas or mission‑critical roles. Pay levels appear closely tied to contract demands, clearance, and location.
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What We Do
SOSi is a technology and services integrator focused on the aerospace, defense, and government services industry, described as one of the largest private, founder-owned companies in its sector.
