What do you get when you bring together a team of bright individuals and place them into an environment where “work” means making a difference in the lives of people across the globe?
You get Sciolex Corporation, a fast-growing defense contractor focused on providing the U.S. Government a level of service that surpasses the epitome of excellence. Our core services include systems engineering technical advice, technical support, and administrative assistance. From our humble beginning as a small Service Disabled, Small Business in Chantilly, VA, Sciolex Corporation is now the home for over 1,000 employees across the U.S.
Over the past 20 years, Sciolex Corporation has constructed an environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a positive work/life balance, all while supporting government missions that our employees are proud to be a part of. When you work for Sciolex Corporation, you are working for a stable company that values you and is committed to ensuring you receive the utmost employee care.
Responsibilities
We are a small government contractor seeking a motivated and adaptable engineer to help evolve how our organization works with data, internal systems, and emerging AI technologies. This role is intentionally broad and hands-on. You will work across enterprise data, internal applications, automation, and modern AI-driven solutions to improve how information is accessed, understood, and used throughout the business.
We are looking for a self-starter who enjoys solving problems, building practical solutions, and operating in an open-ended environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with both structured data (enterprise databases) and unstructured information (documents, SharePoint content, internal knowledge), and is excited about applying generative AI in practical business settings.
This is not a narrowly defined reporting or analytics role. While supporting existing data systems is part of the position, the broader objective is to help shape how the company leverages modern technology to improve internal operations and knowledge accessibility.
Core Responsibilities:
Design, manage, and optimize enterprise databases (Microsoft SQL Server)
Build internal tools, workflows, automations, and lightweight applications to improve business operations
Design and prototype AI-enabled solutions for internal knowledge access, search, summarization, and operational efficiency
Enable intelligent retrieval and use of internal business information across structured and unstructured sources
Support and improve internal reporting and data solutions as business needs evolve
Troubleshoot and enhance existing systems and technical processes
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand problems and translate needs into practical technical solutions
Desired Focus Areas:
Generative AI and internal business applications
Intelligent search, retrieval, and summarization of internal documents and data
Integration of structured and unstructured information
Workflow automation and operational efficiency improvements
Internal tooling and knowledge systems
Qualifications & Physical Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Strong problem-solving ability and analytical thinking
Experience with software development (Python, C#, APIs, automation, or similar)
Strong SQL and database fundamentals (SQL Server, relational design, querying)
Experience working within a Microsoft-based environment
Ability to work independently, take ownership, and navigate open-ended technical problems
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated interest in AI, automation, or intelligent systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience experimenting with or building solutions using generative AI or LLMs
Familiarity with document-based search, retrieval systems, or knowledge management concepts
Experience building internal tools or automating business processes
Familiarity working with unstructured information (documents, file systems, SharePoint content)
Exposure to cloud platforms or Microsoft Azure
Why This Role:
Opportunity to shape technical direction in a highly visible role
Work on both established systems and emerging technologies, including generative AI
Direct impact on internal efficiency, knowledge accessibility, and business operations
Small team environment with autonomy, flexibility, and ownership
Work Environment:
Remote
Must be a U.S. citizen and physically located in the United States