Senior Applications Developer / ML Engineer

Location: Remote
Client: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - DAAS AI/ML Program
Clearance: IT-II (NACLC)
Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000

Who we are:

Horizon Industries Limited is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. Founded in 1996, Horizon has evolved into a team of highly qualified professionals providing full-cycle IT and consulting support across the public and private sectors.

We pride ourselves on a diverse, growth-minded culture rooted in employee success and mission impact.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking aSenior Applications Developer / ML Engineer to join a high-impact, full-time remote role supporting the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and its secure AI/ML initiatives. This is an opportunity to apply cutting-edge development and DevSecOps practices in a mission-critical environment.

What your day-to-day will look like:

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  Build scalable software applications using both traditional and low-code/no-code tools

  
  
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  Translate business requirements into secure, enterprise-ready solutions

  
  
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  Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, APIs, and automation logic

  
  
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  Support machine learning model deployment pipelines using AWS SageMaker

  
  
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  Create and maintain CI/CD workflows using GitLab, Docker, and Terraform

  
  
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  Apply cybersecurity frameworks including STIGs, RMF, and NIST 800-53

  
  
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  Implement business automation logic using Appian, Nintex, or Salesforce BPMN tools

  
  
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  Monitor model performance and support model lifecycle in production

  
  
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  Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Data Science, Security, Business Analysts)

  
  

What we'd like to see on your resume:

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  5+ years of experience in enterprise software development

  
  
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  Experience with Java, .NET, REST APIs, HTML, JavaScript, AngularJS

  
  
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  Strong skills in AWS SageMaker, Docker, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD

  
  
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  Familiarity with BPMN and low-code platforms (Appian, Nintex, Salesforce)

  
  
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  Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and .NET-based environments

  
  
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  Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements (STIG, RMF, NIST 800-53)

  
  
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  Agile or hybrid SDLC experience

  
  
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  Experience deploying and integrating machine learning models into production environments

  
  

Bonus if you have:

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  Prior DoD or GovCloud experience

  
  
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  Experience with SonarQube, Kubernetes, or microservices

  
  
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  MuleSoft Certified Developer - Level 1 (or willingness to earn within 6 months)

  
  
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  Strong communication and collaboration skills

  
  

Required Qualifications:

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  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

  
  
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  Active IT-II (NACLC - Secret) clearance

  
  
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  DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA Security)

  
  
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  Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority

  
  

Why you'll love working at Horizon:

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  Remote-first flexibility

  
  
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  Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

  
  
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  401(k) with immediate vesting + employer match

  
  
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  Student Loan Repayment Program

  
  
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  Paid Time Off

  
  
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  Educational Assistance + Certification Support

  
  
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  Gym Reimbursement Program

  
  
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  Growth-driven, employee-first company culture

  
  

Horizon is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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