Software engineer full - stack developer

Who Are We?
Groundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.

What You'll do:

This role sits on the Developer Productivity team, building intelligent tools and AI agents that accelerate creation of end-to-end AI applications. The team prototypes and launches domain-specific LLMs, tools, and coding agents fine-tuned to Groundswell’s Agentic AI Platform.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable software engineering solutions with cross-product impact.

• Design, build, and deliver high-quality, modular solutions.

• Enhance engineering best practices company-wide.

• Collaborate with data scientists to implement AI agents.

• Build scalable tools enabling faster data/model iteration.

• Develop visual tools for application development and data science.

• Work closely with product, UX, front-end, and back-end engineers.

• Fix bugs, solve problems, and improve products proactively.

• Mentor junior engineers and support team growth.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field; MS preferred.

• 8+ years of software development experience.

• Strong skills in Python and JavaScript.

• Proven experience with full-stack web solutions.

• Solid knowledge of OOP, data structures, algorithms, and web development.

• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Redux, Vue, Angular, etc.).

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Must be local to the DC Metro area and able to be onsite 5 days a week

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering or related field.

• Knowledge of distributed systems, TDD, SQL/NoSQL databases, and performance optimization.

• Experience leading engineering teams and projects.

• Experience with C3 AI platform preferred.

Skills:

Certification:

Why You’ll Never Want to Leave:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

• Flexible Spending Account

• 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development

• Flexible work schedule

• On-site gym and childcare option

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

$88,160.00 - $171,641.00

NOTE: Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell, and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Additional Resources:

• EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA

• Know your rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us at

[email protected]

or 703-639-1777.