Forward Deployed Engineer

Overview

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

This position requires an active TS/SCI and will on-site at the Pentagon 5 days a week. 

Responsibilities

• Architect and Refine Backend Systems: Take the lead in developing and updating the backend code for diverse Python-based applications, ensuring high performance and scalability. 
• Craft and Deploy Python Code: Write, design, and implement robust, clean Python code that drives our applications forward. 
• Ensure Code Quality: Develop and conduct unit tests for product components, maintaining a commitment to quality and reliability. 
• Collaborative Development: Work closely with our software development team using GitLab to enhance collaboration and streamline workflows. 
• Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Regularly meet with internal managers and external customers to discuss software challenges and collaboratively devise innovative solutions. 
• Code Excellence: Write original code and refine existing codebases, ensuring all developments meet rigorous program requirements. 
• Detail-Oriented Practices: Apply a methodical approach to documenting and testing your code, ensuring flawless functionality. 
• Adaptive Work Style: Thrive in a flexible work environment, whether you’re driving initiatives independently or as an integral part of our team. 

Qualifications

Minimum: 

• 5+ years of directly related experience 
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and/or equivalent work experience 
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Minimum 2-years’ experience with Python development with web frameworks 
• Minimum 2-years’ experience working with Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and Service Oriented Architecture 
• Experience planning, analyzing, designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining software applications for an enterprise level system.  
• Experience using industry guidelines and best practices for developing software including Git, Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and automated deployments. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Preferred: 

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field 
• Knowledge of Node.js and javascript programming language  
• Knowledge of Postgres 
• Experience developing applications for classified data 
• Experience integrating machine learning and analytical tools 
• Knowledge of the Army software development process and its technologies