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12 results for Software Engineer in Washington, DC

Senior Software Engineer
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 88 - 93 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with AI‑enabled development experience to support the modernization of a real-time, high-availability air traffic management platform. This role offers the opportunity to work on safety-critical systems that directly support national airspace operations in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.</p><p>You will contribute to the development and sustainment of complex software systems using both traditional systems engineering practices and AI‑augmented development techniques throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Design, develop, test, and maintain software for real-time, high-availability systems</li><li>Apply AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, refactoring, debugging, and automated test generation</li><li>Utilize AI responsibly across the full SDLC including:</li><li>Requirements analysis</li><li>System design</li><li>Implementation</li><li>Testing</li><li>Documentation</li><li>Code review</li><li>Analyze complex system requirements and translate them into efficient, maintainable software designs</li><li>Develop and maintain automation scripts across development, test, and production environments</li><li>Promote code quality, reuse, traceability, and cross-team collaboratio</li></ul>
  • 2026-03-10T00:00:00Z
Software Engineering II
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 53 - 60 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Locations:</strong> Gaithersburg, MD • Eagan, MN • Egg Harbor, NJ</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)</p><p><strong>Clearance:</strong> Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust (U.S. Citizenship required)</p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a Junior Software Engineer with AI-enabled development experience to support a large-scale modernization program involving real‑time, high‑availability, safety‑critical systems. This role combines traditional software engineering with emerging AI‑augmented development techniques to enhance delivery, code quality, and system performance.</p><p>This position is ideal for engineers who actively apply AI in their day‑to‑day workflow and want to contribute to a mission-critical, complex engineering environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Design, develop, test, and maintain software for real-time, high-availability systems.</li><li>Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, refactoring, debugging, and automated test generation.</li><li>Apply responsible AI practices across the full SDLC — requirements, design, implementation, testing, documentation, and code review.</li><li>Analyze complex system requirements and translate them into efficient, maintainable designs.</li><li>Develop and maintain automation scripts across development, test, and production environments.</li><li>Promote code quality, reuse, traceability, and cross-team collaboration.</li></ul>
  • 2026-03-11T00:00:00Z
Data Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 40 - 59.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Data Modeling and Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Design data models and optimize performance: Creating the structure of data relationships ensuring efficient data retrieval and calculations.</li><li>Create calculated columns and measures: Using DAX to calculate derived values and aggregate metrics.</li><li>Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA): Using BI tools to explore data, identify trends, and patterns.</li><li>Apply advanced data analysis techniques (e.g., statistical analysis, time series analysis, predictive modeling).</li><li>Integrate machine learning models into Power BI dashboards.</li><li>Experience building semantic models</li></ul><p><strong>Dashboard Development and Visualization</strong></p><ul><li>Designing dashboards: Creating visually appealing and interactive dashboards.</li><li>Creating visualizations: Using charts, graphs, and other visual elements to represent data.</li><li>Implementing interactivity: Adding filters, slicers, and drill-down capabilities.</li><li>Expertise in SQL and DAX and knowledge of Python, R.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Power BI.</li><li>Data modeling and visualization skills.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills to address technical challenges and data quality issues.</li><li>Analytical skills with capacity to analyze complex data problems and draw meaningful insights.</li></ul>
  • 2026-03-18T00:00:00Z
Data Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 55 - 65 USD / Hourly
  • <p>I’m building a world-class team to power our next generation of data products. We’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer who knows AWS inside and out—someone who can <strong>design secure, scalable data pipelines</strong>, <strong>own ETL/ELT workflows</strong>, <strong>engineer cloud data infrastructure</strong>, and <strong>deliver dimensional and semantic models</strong> that our analysts, data scientists, and applications can trust.</p><p>You’ll work closely with product, security, platform engineering, and analytics to move our architecture toward a <strong>real-time, governed, cost-aware</strong>, and <strong>highly automated</strong> data ecosystem.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Design &amp; build end-to-end pipelines</strong> on AWS (batch and streaming) using services like <strong>Glue, EMR, Lambda, Step Functions, Kinesis, MSK</strong>, and <strong>Fargate</strong>.</li><li><strong>Develop robust ETL/ELT</strong> (PySpark, Spark SQL, SQL, Python) for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data at scale.</li><li><strong>Own data storage &amp; processing layers</strong>: <strong>S3 (Lake/Lakehouse), Redshift (or Snowflake on AWS), DynamoDB</strong>, and <strong>Athena</strong> with strong partitioning, compaction, and performance tuning.</li><li><strong>Implement data models</strong> (3NF, dimensional/star, Data Vault, Lakehouse medallion) for analytics and operational workloads.</li><li><strong>Engineer secure infrastructure-as-code</strong> with <strong>Terraform</strong> (or <strong>CDK</strong>) across multi-account setups; implement CI/CD via <strong>GitHub Actions</strong> or <strong>AWS CodeBuild/CodePipeline</strong>.</li><li><strong>Harden security &amp; governance</strong>: use <strong>IAM</strong>, <strong>Lake Formation</strong>, <strong>KMS</strong>, <strong>Secrets Manager</strong>, <strong>VPC/PrivateLink</strong>, <strong>GLUE Catalog</strong>, and fine-grained access controls. Partner with SecOps on compliance (e.g., <strong>SOC 2</strong>, <strong>FedRAMP</strong>, <strong>HIPAA</strong> depending on dataset).</li><li><strong>Observability &amp; reliability</strong>: build monitoring with <strong>CloudWatch</strong>, <strong>OpenTelemetry</strong>, and data quality checks (e.g., <strong>Great Expectations</strong>, <strong>Deequ</strong>), implement SLOs and alerts.</li><li><strong>Champion best practices</strong>: code reviews, testing (unit/integration), documentation, runbooks, and blameless postmortems.</li><li><strong>Mentor</strong> mid-level engineers and collaborate on architectural decisions, standards, and technical roadmaps.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-10T00:00:00Z
Software Development III
  • Arlington, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 75.24 - 75.24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>This role is part of a technical sub-family responsible for writing and maintaining source code, building and maintaining software applications, and applying frameworks involved in the software release lifecycle. This includes programming, documentation, configuration management, testing, debugging, and overall stewardship of applications and frameworks that become production-ready software products.</p><p>This role works independently on day-to-day objectives and is responsible for delivering high-impact results across projects or technical areas. This position may also coach and review work performed by junior or lower-level technical staff.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>·        Analyze, design, develop, and update software to support new features and system performance improvements.</p><p>·        Develop high-quality C++ applications in a Linux-based environment.</p><p>·        Implement and maintain communication interfaces and protocols including TCP/IP, UDP, and DDS.</p><p>·        Utilize Docker and Kubernetes (RKE2) for containerization, orchestration, and deployment automation.</p><p>·        Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to support deployments and integrations.</p><p>·        Apply strong understanding of Linux system internals for troubleshooting and development.</p><p>·        Manage and maintain software source control and configuration using industry‑standard tools.</p><p>·        Contribute to solution design discussions, influencing process and approach for the broader team.</p>
  • 2026-03-16T00:00:00Z
Software Development IV
  • Arlington, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 94.87 - 94.87 USD / Hourly
  • <p>This role supports a key Federal defense program and is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex software applications and frameworks across the full software release lifecycle. This role requires expert-level technical proficiency, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to contribute to multiple technical domains concurrently.</p><p>This position works onsite in Arlington, VA, collaborating closely with an all-onshore engineering team. Ideal candidates will be able to quickly ramp up in a fast-paced environment and hit the ground running.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>·        Analyze, design, develop, and update software for new features, system enhancements, and performance improvements.</p><p>·        Write, maintain, and document high-quality C++ source code.</p><p>·        Develop solutions for complex technical problems affecting multiple systems and disciplines.</p><p>·        Implement and maintain communication interfaces using protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, and DDS.</p><p>·        Work within the Linux operating system at an advanced level.</p><p>·        Support containerization and automated deployment using Docker and Kubernetes (RKE2).</p><p>·        Collaborate across engineering, operations, and integration teams to support software deployments.</p><p>·        Utilize software source control and configuration management tools.</p>
  • 2026-03-16T00:00:00Z
Front-End Web Developer
  • Springfield, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 50 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in the Washington, DC region is seeking a talented <strong>Front-End Web Developer (FEWD)</strong> to support ongoing digital initiatives. This role is ideal for a developer who blends clean, modern UI development with strong attention to detail and a passion for building intuitive, responsive user experiences.</p><p>You’ll collaborate with designers, product teams, and back-end developers to bring digital products, websites, and interactive features to life.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop responsive, accessible, and high‑performance web interfaces</li><li>Translate UI/UX wireframes and design comps into clean, maintainable code</li><li>Build reusable components and front-end libraries</li><li>Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineering teams</li><li>Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and cross‑browser compatibility</li><li>Maintain and update existing websites, landing pages, and digital assets</li><li>Troubleshoot UI issues and implement front-end best practices</li><li>Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-16T00:00:00Z
IT Monitoring & Observability Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 50 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced IT Monitoring &amp; Observability Engineer to support enterprise monitoring, performance, and availability across a complex IT environment. This role is responsible for managing and optimizing a unified monitoring and event management platform, driving actionable insights, improving alert quality, and supporting 24x7 operations.</p><p>The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on experience with OpenText Operations Bridge Manager (OBM) and related monitoring tools, deep knowledge of infrastructure monitoring, and a solid understanding of ITIL/ITSM practices.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Support and manage a unified Configuration Management Database (CMDB), ensuring accuracy and standardization</li><li>Collect, aggregate, and analyze monitoring and performance data to support ITIL processes including:</li><li>Configuration</li><li>Event</li><li>Capacity</li><li>Availability</li><li>Demand</li><li>Incident and Problem Management</li><li>Assess, tune, and optimize monitoring capabilities to deliver accurate, actionable alerts for 24x7 operations teams</li><li>Design, create, and maintain intuitive dashboards showing real‑time and historical service health and performance</li><li>Configure, maintain, and optimize monitoring dashboards across diverse infrastructure components</li><li>Deploy, manage, and update Management Packs, connectors, and monitoring policies</li><li>Perform event correlation, suppression, and filtering to reduce alert noise and improve incident triage</li><li>Integrate data from third‑party monitoring tools into a centralized event console</li><li>Conduct proactive performance and availability monitoring, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures</li><li>Support continuous improvement of monitoring strategy, tooling, and operational effectiveness</li></ul>
  • 2026-03-16T00:00:00Z
Application Development Project Manager
  • Kensington, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 55 - 70 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p> We are seeking an experienced <strong>Application Development Project Manager</strong> to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects. This role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project timelines and budgets, and ensuring that application development initiatives align with business goals and technical requirements. The ideal candidate has strong experience managing the full software development lifecycle and working closely with engineering, product, and business stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead end-to-end <strong>application development projects</strong> from planning and requirements gathering through development, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.</li><li>Collaborate with <strong>software developers, QA teams, product owners, and business stakeholders</strong> to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.</li><li>Develop and manage <strong>project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation</strong> to ensure projects are delivered on schedule.</li><li>Track project progress, manage risks and issues, and communicate status updates to leadership and stakeholders.</li><li>Facilitate <strong>Agile or Waterfall project management processes</strong>, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and project reviews when applicable.</li><li>Coordinate <strong>cross-functional teams</strong> to ensure alignment between business requirements and technical implementation.</li><li>Ensure <strong>quality standards, documentation, and testing processes</strong> are followed throughout the development lifecycle.</li><li>Manage <strong>vendor relationships and third-party development partners</strong> when applicable.</li><li>Support change management, user adoption, and post-deployment improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-06T00:00:00Z
Application Development Project Manager
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 55 - 70 USD / Hourly
  • Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Application Development Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects. This role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project timelines and budgets, and ensuring that application development initiatives align with business goals and technical requirements. The ideal candidate has strong experience managing the full software development lifecycle and working closely with engineering, product, and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end application development projects from planning and requirements gathering through development, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support. Collaborate with software developers, QA teams, product owners, and business stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure projects are delivered on schedule. Track project progress, manage risks and issues, and communicate status updates to leadership and stakeholders. Facilitate Agile or Waterfall project management processes, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and project reviews when applicable. Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between business requirements and technical implementation. Ensure quality standards, documentation, and testing processes are followed throughout the development lifecycle. Manage vendor relationships and third-party development partners when applicable. Support change management, user adoption, and post-deployment improvements.
  • 2026-03-06T00:00:00Z
Application Development Project Manager
  • Fairfax, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 55 - 70 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p> We are seeking an experienced <strong>Application Development Project Manager</strong> to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects. This role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project timelines and budgets, and ensuring that application development initiatives align with business goals and technical requirements. The ideal candidate has strong experience managing the full software development lifecycle and working closely with engineering, product, and business stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead end-to-end <strong>application development projects</strong> from planning and requirements gathering through development, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.</li><li>Collaborate with <strong>software developers, QA teams, product owners, and business stakeholders</strong> to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.</li><li>Develop and manage <strong>project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation</strong> to ensure projects are delivered on schedule.</li><li>Track project progress, manage risks and issues, and communicate status updates to leadership and stakeholders.</li><li>Facilitate <strong>Agile or Waterfall project management processes</strong>, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and project reviews when applicable.</li><li>Coordinate <strong>cross-functional teams</strong> to ensure alignment between business requirements and technical implementation.</li><li>Ensure <strong>quality standards, documentation, and testing processes</strong> are followed throughout the development lifecycle.</li><li>Manage <strong>vendor relationships and third-party development partners</strong> when applicable.</li><li>Support change management, user adoption, and post-deployment improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-06T00:00:00Z
GENAI CCAS Application Developer
  • Washington, DC
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 49 - 54 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an early‑career GenAI Application Developer to design, build, and enhance AI‑powered applications for an AWS‑based Contact Center as a Service (CCAS) platform. This role focuses on conversational AI, intelligent automation, and generative AI–driven customer and agent experiences using services such as Amazon Connect, Lex V2, Amazon Q in Connect, Contact Lens, Bedrock, OpenSearch, and AWS Lambda (Python).</p><p><br></p><p>You will work closely with senior engineers, UI/UX designers, and cloud teams to implement voice and chat automation, agent assist features, secure AI orchestration, and supporting APIs and data pipelines—all within a security‑ and compliance‑focused environment.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to grow as a software developer while contributing to impactful, production‑grade AI solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>Primary Responsibilities</p><p>Amazon Connect Application Development</p><ul><li>Design, build, and maintain Amazon Connect contact flows, routing profiles, and queues for voice and chat</li><li>Integrate Amazon Lex V2 bots for call deflection, self‑service workflows, and escalation</li><li>Configure Contact Lens for transcription, summarization, sentiment analysis, QA insights, and redaction</li><li>Configure Amazon Q in Connect domains, knowledge sources, guided workflows, and agent assist capabilities</li><li>Implement secure S3‑based transcript storage with encryption, lifecycle policies, and retention controls</li></ul><p>eAI Orchestration &amp; Backend Services</p><ul><li>Develop AWS Lambda (Python) functions to orchestrate:</li><li>Amazon Bedrock LLM calls</li><li>Embeddings workflows</li><li>Model invocation logging and observability</li><li>Implement OpenSearch indexing, keyword/vector queries, and ingestion triggers</li><li>Build Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines to support agent assist and self‑service knowledge</li><li>Apply structured logging, testing, error handling, and performance/cost safeguards</li></ul><p> Data Safety, Security &amp; Compliance</p><ul><li>Implement AI guardrails, prompt templates, and output evaluation mechanisms</li><li>Enforce PII redaction and minimization across conversation logs</li><li>Participate in threat modeling and remediation for contact center integrations</li></ul><p>Web, Chat &amp; Integration Support</p><ul><li>Support CloudFront + WAF configurations for secure web chat entry points</li><li>Build APIs and event hooks to pass context between web chat, Amazon Connect, and AI services</li></ul><p>DevSecOps &amp; Operations</p><ul><li>Contribute to Git‑based CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and documentation</li><li>Maintain runbooks, SOPs, and architecture diagrams</li><li>Create and monitor CloudWatch dashboards and alarms for:</li><li>Call deflection rate</li><li>Average Handle Time (AHT)</li><li>Contact resolution</li><li>AI usage metrics</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z