Software Engineer (CSDE)

Job Title : Software Engineer (CSDE)Job Category : EngineeringTime Type : Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start : NoneEmployee Type : RegularPercentage of Travel Required : Up to 10%Type of Travel : Outside Continental USAnticipated Posting End : 9 / 28 / 2026

The Opportunity :

CACI is seeking a Software Engineer to support the development and enhancement of CACI’s AI Chat / GPT capabilities deployed within a Cloud-First AWS environment. This role will focus on extending an existing open-source AI chat platform by designing and implementing integrations, AI agents, and other feature enhancements to meet mission and enterprise needs.

The Software Engineer will develop secure, scalable connections to CACI data sources and services, enabling users to interact with internal knowledge and systems through conversational AI. In addition, the engineer will serve as a Software Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the Common Software Development Environment (CSDE) team, helping ensure the team follows software engineering best practices and is positioned to support development efforts across multiple programs.

Responsibilities :

Take ownership of research, design, and development of software systems using industry proven design patterns and leveraging open-source products when possible.

Staying educated on current technology trends is strongly encouraged to be able to provide new and innovative solutioning as a recognized subject matter expert to our team and customer advocates.

Software development problems faced are difficult and often complex.

Involved in all stages of the software development lifecycle to include requirement analysis, technical design, system integration, implementation, and deployment.

Supports management teams in defining the technical vision of the program.

Effectively collaborate within an agile team to execute established development processes and tasks which is paramount to yours and the team's success.

Work a hybrid schedule in collaboration with the CSDE team.

Qualifications :

Must be able to successfully complete our clearance sponsorship program to obtain an active TS / SCI clearance with polygraph if required (US Citizenship required)

Typically has a University Degree (BA / BS) or equivalent experience and minimum 7 years of related work experience.

5+ years of object-oriented software development experience

Experience building web apps

Strong understanding of Linux environments

Experience with AWS services

Familiarity with current AI-based tools and trends.

Experience with Kubernetes

General curiosity for AI technologies

CI / CD pipeline experience using GitLab

Experience with MCP and Agentic workflows

Experience with GitOps managing infrastructure and application deployments

Experience with AWS Bedrock and other AWS AI services

Experience with the Go / Python / React / TypeScript

Experience with container technology (e.g. Docker) development and deployment

Experience with OpenWebUI / LiteLLM / Langfuse

AWS Certified Developer or Solutioin Architect (Associate or Professional)

Relevant Kubernetes Certification (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer, Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate)

Experience with Microsoft Power Platform

Familiarity with NoSQL databases like DynamoDB, MongoDB, Cassandra

Familiarity with Postgres SQL

CompTIA Security+

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What You Can Expect :

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless.  So is ours.

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Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is :

$82,100-$172,400