AI Platform Engineer at Quevera

About the role

What will you do at Quevera?

Job Description

Quevera is seeking a highly skilled AI Platform Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to support mission-critical programs in Northern Virginia.

In this role, you will

support the development, integration, deployment, and operational maintenance of an enterprise AI platform that delivers secure, cloud-native capabilities within a classified environment.
Working alongside software engineers and cloud engineering teams, you will troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AI chat functionality, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and enterprise system integrations. You'll develop and maintain integration components, deploy cloud-native services, and ensure platform components remain secure, compliant, and operationally resilient.
As an AI Platform Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to support cutting-edge AI capabilities while contributing to the reliability, security, and continuous improvement of enterprise AI solutions supporting critical national security missions.
Work Location:
* Primary Work Location: Customer and AWS facilities in Herndon, Virginia (Northern Virginia).
* Position requires working onsite within a SCIF environment five (5) days per week.
* Participation in an on-call rotation is required to support production troubleshooting and system outages.
Job

Responsibilities

* Troubleshoot and debug issues affecting enterprise AI capabilities, including chat functionality, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and integrations with enterprise systems.
* Develop, implement, maintain, and enhance integration components supporting AI platform functionality.
* Maintain version compliance across platform components by applying security patches, bug fixes, feature enhancements, and configuration updates.
* Communicate changes to component versions, configurations, and platform functionality as needed.
* Deploy, monitor, and maintain cloud-native integration components using AWS services including Lambda, ECS Fargate, DynamoDB, and API Gateway.
* Develop, review, and maintain enterprise application code using Python and TypeScript.
* Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of AI platform services.
* Support ongoing platform operations through troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.
Minimum

Requirements

* Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
* Must already possess an active customer clearance with current customer accounts.
* Must be eligible for crossover to C2E prior to starting.
* Demonstrated proficiency with Python and TypeScript.
* Experience troubleshooting complex software applications within fast-paced production environments.
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
* Willingness to work onsite within a SCIF environment daily, as required.
* Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation to support production outages and operational issues.
* Mid- to senior-level software development experience.
Desired Skills:
* Experience building, deploying, and troubleshooting containerized applications and AWS Lambda functions.
* Experience working with AWS cloud services.
* Experience using AWS CloudFormation and Cloud Development Kit (CDK).
* Experience with Git version control, GitLab, and CI/CD workflows.
* Experience integrating applications with AWS API Gateway.
* Familiarity with cloud monitoring tools.
* Familiarity integrating applications with enterprise services, databases, and customer networks.
* AWS Associate-level certification or higher.
Why Join Quevera?
Award-Winning Culture
Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.
Outstanding Benefits
We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:
* 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
* Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
* Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
* Employer-paid life insurance
* $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
* Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program
* Up to 6% 401(k) match
* Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion
At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.
Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-AA1

Which skills does this role require?

PythonTypeScriptAWSLambdaECS FargateDynamoDBAPI GatewayRAGCloud-native developmentContainerizationCloudFormationCDKGitCI/CDTroubleshootingSystem integrationAI Platform EngineerTS/SCI ClearancePolygraphCloud-nativeGitLabSCIFEnterprise AISystem IntegrationNational SecuritySoftware DevelopmentVersion ControlCloud Monitoring

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