As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and develop full-stack applications using C#/Blazor or Python, enhance DevOps automation, and optimize CI/CD process while ensuring platform security.
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Boston, Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn,X, YouTubeand Instagram.
Job Description:
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Enterprise Operations team, you will work on the development of full-stack applications using C#/Blazor or Python, while driving DevOps automation and CI/CD improvements across our internal platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to streamline software delivery using Azure DevOps, GitHub, Artifactory, and SonarQube. Your expertise in infrastructure-as-code, deployment automation, and secure coding practices will help accelerate Shield AI’s mission-critical engineering workflows. This role offers the opportunity to shape scalable, enterprise-grade solutions that support the company’s rapid growth and operational excellence.
What you'll do:
- Design and develop scalable, full-stack applications using C#/Blazor or Python, supporting Shield AI’s enterprise workflows and digital infrastructure.
- Fostering engineering best practices and driving continual improvement across DevSecOps, code quality (e.g., SonarQube), and platform security.
- Help with escalated support tickets in the Enterprise Operations team.
Required qualifications:
- Typically requires a minimum of 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a bachelor’s degree; or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong experience developing and maintaining internal web applications using C#/Blazor and/or Python.
- Hands-on expertise with DevOps practices and tooling, including CI/CD pipeline development (Azure DevOps preferred), version control (Git), and artifact management (Artifactory).
- Experience with automation, infrastructure-as-code, and quality tools such as SonarQube.
- Solid understanding of secure software development, system integration, and enterprise-scale architecture.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a track record of cross-functional teamwork.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality, maintainable solutions in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to ownership, continuous improvement, and being a reliable, respectful team member.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience developing software within a DoD, defense, or government contractor environment.
- Background in implementing DevSecOps practices in secure environments.
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Bicep).
- Working knowledge of secure software development practices, static/dynamic analysis, and artifact attestation.
- Experience integrating with enterprise identity and access management systems, including support for SSO, RBAC, and audit logging.
- Proficiency with Blazor Server/WebAssembly and Python for building tools in support of secure development workflows.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Top Skills
Artifactory
Azure Devops
Bicep
Blazor
C#
Git
Python
Sonarqube
Terraform
Shield AI Waltham, Massachusetts, USA Office
500 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA, United States, 02451
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