Software Developer

Description of the mission

At Naval Group, we are transforming software development processes by integrating AI-driven solutions that boost developer productivity and streamline the software lifecycle. As we build and maintain our internal Software Factory, we seek a dynamic Software Developer to work alongside our DevSecOps team. This role is centered on quickly prototyping AI-based solutions, running proofs of concept (PoCs), and developing high-impact AI use cases to enhance code specification, implementation, testing, and delivery

Job Summary

The Software Developer will focus on creating and testing innovative AI solutions aimed at improving software development productivity across the entire Software Factory. This role will be responsible for rapid prototyping, developing MVPs, and iterating on product prototypes to integrate AI effectively into our software delivery process. The ideal candidate is experienced in both MLOps and AI experimentation, with a keen focus on delivering solutions that facilitate code generation, quality assurance, testing automation, and continuous delivery.

Key Responsibilities

AI Use Case Development and Prototyping

• Develop and rapidly iterate on AI-driven prototypes that support and streamline developer workflows, including code specification, code generation, and testing automation.
• Collaborate with product and DevSecOps teams to identify high-impact AI use cases that improve software development and delivery efficiency.
• Drive proof of concept (PoC) initiatives, transforming experimental AI ideas into feasible and scalable solutions
• Implement automation to improve repeatability and reduce manual tasks in the development pipeline, such as auto-code generation, static code analysis, and intelligent error detection.
• Integrate automation tools that improve developer productivity, streamline testing, and optimize release cycles.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in Al and machine learning technologies.

MVP Development and Iterative Testing

• Build Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) for new AI solutions, focusing on quick deployment, testing, and user feedback.
• Establish efficient testing and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of AI models and rapidly iterate on improvements.
• Collaborate with developers and QA teams to integrate AI-based prototypes into the broader software lifecycle and measure productivity impact.

End-to-End ML Pipeline Development

• Design and deploy scalable ML pipelines tailored to rapidly evolving prototypes, with robust model training, testing, deployment, and monitoring processes.
• Manage versioning, model retraining, and performance tracking to ensure the continuity of high-quality AI solutions in the production environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to iterate on solutions based on developer feedback and usage data.
• Establish version control, deployment, and monitoring standards for ML models across the production environment.
• Develop tools and processes for A/B testing, canary releases, and other ML model rollout techniques.
• Ensure ML models are efficiently integrated within the internal Software Factory.

Collaboration with DevSecOps Team

• Work closely with DevSecOps engineers to integrate ML workflows with existing CI/CD pipelines.
• Enhance and support security measures for ML processes, ensuring compliance with DevSecOps policies and protocols.
• Write scripts and automate workflows to manage ML pipeline processes, ensuring faster, reliable, and secure model deployments.
• Integrate automation into DevSecOps workflows, ensuring repeatability and reducing manual intervention.

Documentation and Compliance

• Document AI use cases, PoCs, MVPs, and best practices for the integration of AI within the DevSecOps workflow.
• Create guidelines for evaluating AI model effectiveness, usability, and productivity impact.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in MLOps, DevOps, or AI experimentation with a strong focus on rapid prototyping and MVP development.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps practices, tools, and methodologies.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Python, Golang, Rust or other relevant languages.
• Experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain), deployment platforms (Kubernetes) and ML pipeline tools (Kubeflow, MLflow).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI)
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
• Understanding of data pipelines and tools (e.g., Apache Kafka, Spark) for data processing and transformation.
• Experience in developing Restful APIs for Al models.
• Good understanding of machine learning concepts, including neural networks, optimization algorithms, and evaluation metrics.
• Knowledge of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques.
• Familiarity with prompt engineering techniques like instruction design, template-based approaches, rule-based conditioning, or fine-tuning strategies.

Prototyping and Experimentation Skills

• Demonstrated experience in developing MVPs and iterating on product prototypes with quick turnaround times.
• Skilled in conducting PoCs and building scalable solutions based on experimental results and user feedback.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment with a focus on continuous experimentation and learning.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and an innovative mindset geared towards improving developer productivity.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively across DevSecOps, product, and developer teams.
• Self-driven, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple AI-driven projects in a dynamic setting.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AI models for code generation, automated testing, and intelligent debugging.
• Knowledge of security protocols and compliance measures for integrating AI within a DevSecOps environment.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and model explainability tools.

Why Join Us

At Naval Group Far East, you'll have the unique opportunity to drive innovation at the intersection of AI and software development, directly impacting the productivity of our development teams. If you're passionate about rapid prototyping, AI experimentation, and building scalable solutions that empower software developers, we'd love to have you on our team.