Application Engineer - Python

Metis Technology Solutions, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Metis Technology Solutions, Inc. is seeking experienced Python application developers to join their team at NASA Ames Research Center. You will refactor specialized tools for airspace management and integrate them with AI/ML platforms. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 3-5 years of experience in developing Python applications. Knowledge of microservices, REST APIs, and cloud platforms like AWS is required. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the modernization of National Air Space technologies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience developing advanced applications in Python and frameworks in an Agile environment.
• Experience with microservices, REST APIs, and asynchronous programming.
• Passion for quality and writing clean, solid, readable code.

Responsibilities

• Refactor tools and integrate with visualization and AI/ML platforms.
• Support deployments in Advanced Air Mobility Pathfinders (AAMP) and Air Traffic Management/Safety (ATMS).

Skills

Python development

Agile development

Microservices

REST APIs

Asynchronous programming

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Cloud platforms (AWS)

Continuous Integration/Deployment (CI/CD)

Quality assurance

Collaborative coding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related engineering disciplines

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

NASA Ames Research Center’s Aviation Systems Division (Code AF) has developed specialized tools for airspace management, simulation, and data systems. These tools—Federated Airspace Management Framework (Freddie), National Airspace Digital Twin (NDT), and Sherlock data warehouse—are being upgraded for enhanced accessibility, AI/ML integration, and edge deployment. The Code AF Software Facility team is seeking experienced Python application developers to help refactor these tools, integrate them with visualization and AI/ML platforms, and support deployments in projects such as Advanced Air Mobility Pathfinders (AAMP) and Air Traffic Management/Safety (ATMS). Join our team as we build the technologies that will help drive modernization of the National Air Space.

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science or related engineering disciplines
• 3-5 years of experience (including relevant college projects) developing advanced applications in Python (3.x) and related frameworks in an Agile environment
• Experience with microservices, REST APIs, and asynchronous programming
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS)
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, deployment automation, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Passion for quality and writing clean, solid, readable code that scales and performs well
• Proven interpersonal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with other developers to commit, test, and review code in GitHub
• Deep understanding of software quality assurance, automated testing, and documentation practices

Other Desired Skills

• Experience in data engineering and AI/ML integration
• Working knowledge of the Atlassian toolset (JIRA, Confluence)
• Familiarity with aviation and/or air traffic management concepts

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