Job Requirements
Remote Lexington, MA
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
Salary not specified
Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries 
Job Description
Software Developer
Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an active Secret clearance, must be US Citizen to be considered
Location: This role is VIRTUAL – but you must be within 100 miles from Lexington, MA and able to come on-site for mission critical needs.
At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.
Aquila Technology is looking for a highly skilled Software Developer to support one of the nation’s leading defense research organizations. Team provides web application and collaboration solutions in support of the companies technical mission and its day-to-day operations. These solutions include intranet and collaboration tools, document management systems, and web application development.
Must Have
Nice to Have
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
What You Will Bring:
Preferred Skills:
Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.
Our Perks Include:
PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays – 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) – 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire:
Tuition & Training Reimbursement– 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum ofsix (6) monthsof employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member’s Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.
401K with Fidelity – Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment. Company match on employee contribution:
Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursedup to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify.
Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) – Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets.
Clearance Level: An interim clearance is sufficient for the start of this position
Work Location: This position is VIRTUAL. The candidate can work remotely but they MUST live within 100 miles of Lexington so that they can come into the office if necessary for the needs of the mission. The onsite work will NOT be regular.
Interview Process: 1st round interview will be a Zoom with the hiring manager. 2nd round interview will be a Zoom with additional team members as needed.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an active Secret clearance, must be US Citizen to be considered
Location: This role is VIRTUAL – but you must be within 100 miles from Lexington, MA and able to come on-site for mission critical needs.
At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.
Aquila Technology is looking for a highly skilled Software Developer to support one of the nation’s leading defense research organizations. Team provides web application and collaboration solutions in support of the companies technical mission and its day-to-day operations. These solutions include intranet and collaboration tools, document management systems, and web application development.
Must Have
- 3 years – Large Language Models (LLMs), and prompt engineering
- 3 years – Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), agents, and Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- 3 years – JavaScript/TypeScript or Python
- Excellent Problem Solving
- Independent Contribution and Collaboration
- Strong team communication
- Cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Database use and maintenance
Nice to Have
- Experience with React, Falcon, or FastAPI
- Familiarity with vector databases, embeddings and enterprise AI deployments
- Machine Learning/AI
- Coding agents
- Software Tools
- Experience with Docker, Git, and CI/CD
- Experience with frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, or OpenAI APIs
- Knowledge of Agent observability/monitoring techniques
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Build and maintain GenAI-powered applications such as chat/agent interfaces and workflow automation tools.
- Support various AI Enterprise solutions.
- Support help desk operations, knowledge management, and business process automation.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve production GenAI solutions.
- Develop integrations with APIs, databases, enterprise systems, and internal tools.
- Design and deploy agents (prompts, tools, MCP servers, etc)
- Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
- Evaluate and test new AI models, frameworks, and technologies.
- Document systems, workflows, and operational procedures.
What You Will Bring:
- Experience using coding agents
- Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript or Python
- Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs), and prompt engineering, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), agents, and Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- Experience working with APIs, databases, and cloud platforms
- Experience with React, Falcon, or FastAPI
- Ability to learn quickly and work independently on technical problems
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, or OpenAI APIs
- Familiarity with vector databases, embeddings and enterprise AI deployments
- Experience with Docker, Git, and CI/CD
- Knowledge of Agent observability/monitoring techniques
Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.
Our Perks Include:
PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays – 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) – 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire:
- 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
- 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
Tuition & Training Reimbursement– 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum ofsix (6) monthsof employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member’s Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.
401K with Fidelity – Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment. Company match on employee contribution:
- $1/$1 up to 3%, then .50 cents / $1 for 4th and 5th %s
- Fully vested from day one
- Company match does not apply to catch-up contribution
Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursedup to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify.
Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) – Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets.
Clearance Level: An interim clearance is sufficient for the start of this position
Work Location: This position is VIRTUAL. The candidate can work remotely but they MUST live within 100 miles of Lexington so that they can come into the office if necessary for the needs of the mission. The onsite work will NOT be regular.
Interview Process: 1st round interview will be a Zoom with the hiring manager. 2nd round interview will be a Zoom with additional team members as needed.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
group id: 10506201
