Full Stack/ Data Engineer at Acceler8 Talent Full Stack/ Data Engineer at Acceler8 Talent in Great Falls, Virginia Posted in 8 days ago.

Type:

full-time About the Role A UK-based technology and defense company is expanding its US engineering capability and looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help build its core platform and establish the local engineering team. This is a hands-on role for someone strongest in Python, backend and data engineering , but comfortable working across ML/AI tooling and frontend development to deliver complete features. You'll have significant autonomy, taking problems from initial requirements through technical design and delivery.

What You'll Do:

Build new product and platform functionality Own Python-heavy backend and data engineering work Develop reliable systems for data-rich and AI-enabled workflows Work with ML/AI tooling and integrate machine learning capabilities into products Contribute across the stack when needed, including React or Vue Work with customer and mission stakeholders to turn ambiguous requirements into technical solutions Help shape engineering standards as the US team grows

What We're Looking For:

Excellent Python engineering skills Strong production experience in backend and/or data engineering A track record of independently delivering meaningful software projects Comfortable with ML tooling, AI-enabled products and data-intensive applications Willing to work across the stack when required Exposure to React or Vue is beneficial Strong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills We care more about the scope and quality of what you've built than a specific number of years of experience.

Location:

The role is remote, but you must be able to travel to the company's US office in Herndon, VA at short notice as and when clients/customers need. Candidates based in Virginia or within easy travelling distance of Herndon are strongly preferred. US citizenship is required Candidates must be eligible to obtain a US security clearance An existing clearance is advantageous, but not required

Compensation:

Base salary: $140,000 to $200,000 Annual bonus: Up to 25% Why Join? Join a growing US engineering operation at an early stage, working across backend, data and AI-enabled products while helping shape the team's technical capability. If you're a strong Python engineer who likes working across technical boundaries, we'd like to hear from you.