via Dice
$120K - 160K a year
You would develop web applications, backend services, and agentic AI platform components while supporting cloud infrastructure, testing, documentation, and junior developers.
The role requires a related bachelor’s degree and 9 years of experience or a master’s degree and 7 years, web and API development experience, ability to obtain a Secret clearance, and Security+ certification within 270 days.
Job ID: 2618018 Location: Remote Work, VA, US Date Posted: 2026-10-15 Category: Software Subcategory: SW Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance Required: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Potential for Remote Work: ORA_REMOTE Description About SAIC Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a premier technology integrator delivering solutions across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets. Our Solutions & Technology Group (STG) is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge AI-driven capabilities that empower mission-critical operations. Position Overview SAIC's STG is seeking a talented and motivated Principal Level Software Developer to join our growing team focused on the design, development, and deployment of a next-generation Agentic AI Platform. In this role, you will contribute to building intelligent, autonomous agent frameworks and modern web applications that support complex decision-making workflows. You will work across the full development stack - from crafting intuitive front-end user experiences to building robust backend services and cloud infrastructure components. This opportunity can be worked remotely anywhere within the United States for the right candidate. Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain front-end web applications using modern web technologies • Build and style responsive, ensuring a polished and effective user experience • Develop and maintain backend REST services and business logic to support platform capabilities and agentic AI workflows • Contribute to the development of agentic AI components, including integration with frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, and LangSmith • Support development and deployment of cloud-based services and infrastructure on AWS, leveraging tools such as OpenSearch, SageMaker, Lambda, and SQS • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Packer, and Terragrunt • Collaborate with AI/ML engineers, architects, and product owners to translate requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions • Support testing, debugging, and performance optimization of platform components • Maintain documentation for system architecture, APIs, and development processes • Provide feedback and mentoring to junior developers Qualifications Required • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field and 9 years of experience or a Masters and 7 years of experience • Pass CompTIA Security Plus Examination within 270 Days of Employment • Candidates must have the ability to get a Secret Security clearance • Experience building front-end web applications using core web technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript • Experience developing backend services and APIs, including RESTful service design and complex business logic implementation, using languages such as Python, Java, or NodeJS • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative agile environment Preferred • Front-End Development: Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ReactJS for building modern, component-based web applications. Ability to effectively style and design front-end applications for usability and visual consistency • Backend & AI Development: Python development experience, particularly for backend service development. Hands-on experience with Agentic AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, and/or LangSmith. Familiarity with multi-agent orchestration, autonomous workflow design, or LLM integration patterns • Cloud & Infrastructure: Experience with AWS cloud services, including one or more of the following: OpenSearch, SageMaker, Lambda, SQS • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, including: Terraform, Packer, Terragrunt • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. <![CDATA[SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .
This job posting was last updated on 10/22/2026