Location: Hybrid 

Residency Requirement: Candidates must have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 of the past 5 years and be authorized to work in the U.S. (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD). 

Work Authorization Sponsorship (H1B Visa): This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship 

Clearance: Public Trust Clearance (or ability to obtain) 

Job Overview: 

Cogent People is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer – AI, ML, Cloud Solutions to design and implement advanced AI technologies supporting a major federal healthcare modernization program. This is an exciting opportunity to build mission-critical systems that leverage AI to improve outcomes across the healthcare landscape. 

The ideal candidate is a hands-on software developer experienced in building enterprise-scale cloud solutions using Python, Java, and modern AI frameworks, who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. 

Responsibilities 

• Design and develop AI-powered analytics and automation systems for large-scale healthcare initiatives. 
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative approaches to enhance system capabilities. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with senior developers, architects, and stakeholders to deliver integrated features and solutions. 
• Debug, optimize, and test applications to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance. 
• Contribute to DevSecOps practices by integrating best-in-class AWS tools and services. 
• Document technical designs and participate in code reviews to maintain engineering excellence. 
• Present AI solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay current with advances in AI, cloud, and software engineering practices. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field 
• 5+ years of professional software development experience 
• 2 + years of hands-on AI solution development, including: 

               - Implementation of AI functionality – RAG, MCP, Agentic AI 

               - Familiarity with ML concepts, techniques, and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Keras) 

               - Experience with data handling libraries (NumPy, Pandas) and AI/ML data pipelines 

               - Experience designing and implementing data pipelines (batch and streaming) feeding into AI/ML tools 

• Proven experience developing large-scale applications using Java (Spring Boot, Spring Batch) and Python (Flask) 
• 3+ years of experience with AWS services such as Lambda, Bedrock 
• Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases and understanding of data warehousing concepts 
• Proven knowledge of Linux systems and shell scripting 
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills 
• Self-starter with strong initiative and attention to detail 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Familiarity with Databricks, Snowflake, or similar platforms 
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies 
• AWS certification 
• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., federal government, healthcare) 

Why Cogent People.

At Cogent People, we foster a collaborative, growth-driven environment where innovation thrives. You’ll be part of a team working on mission-critical technology solutions that make a real impact. We offer competitive salaries, career development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future.

As a Certified Great Place to Work, we prioritize employee satisfaction and provide a supportive, inclusive culture where every team member is valued and empowered to succeed.

Benefits:  

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage.

401(k) Plan: Matching contributions.

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage: Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.

Paid Time Off: 3 weeks of PTO annually, plus 10 holidays. 

EEO Employer: Cogent People is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, or any other status protected by law.