Backend Python Software Engineer

Synergy ECP; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K Retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Weekly happy hour

Job summary

Synergy ECP is seeking a Backend Python Software Engineer to develop, test, deploy, and sustain Python-based REST endpoints and microservices using Django and Flask, interfacing with MariaDB, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL. The role emphasizes data modeling, API delivery, and performance tuning.

The candidate will design, code, and review software, provide middleware support, and collaborate with system engineers to improve performance and documentation.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required and four (4) years of experience as a SWE on projects and program of similar scope and complexity.
• In lieu of a degree, seven (7) years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide middleware and backend support to all system applications.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.

Skills

Python

PIG

Py-Spark

Django or Flask

MongoDB

MariaDB

Micro service model

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Docker

Jira

Confluence

Git

Swagger

AWS

Visual Studio Code

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide middleware and backend support to all system applications.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
• Write or review software and system documentation.
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas.
• Modify existing software to correct errors to improve its performance.

Responsibilities

Synergy is looking for a Backend Python Software Engineer to develop, test, deploy, and sustain various Python based ReST end points, microservices, and data model management capabilities utilizing Django and Flask frameworks to interact with data models such as MariaDB, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL and send data upon request, in JSON format, to UI front ends. Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide middleware and backend support to all system applications.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
• Write or review software and system documentation.
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas.
• Modify existing software to correct errors to improve its performance.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required and four (4) years of experience as a SWE on projects and program of similar scope and complexity. In lieu of a degree, seven (7) years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.

Required Capabilities

• Python
• PIG
• Py-Spark
• Django or Flask
• MongoDB or MariaDB
• Micro service model

Desired Qualifications

• NiFi
• PressureWave
• Swagger
• AWS,C2S or other cloud experience
• Docker
• Visual Studio Code or similar IDEs
• JSON and/or XML serialization
• Jira
• Confluence
• Git version control
• Agile

Clearance Required

The qualified individual must be fully cleared in current access with the appropriate MPO client polygraph.

Benefits

• Compensation: We offer highly competitive compensation so everyone can share in the growth of the company as we build its success together!
• Health & Retirement: We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K Retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family, now and in the future. Other health-related benefits include an employee Gym wellness benefit.
• Education: Individual growth is a priority at Synergy. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level.
• Work/Life Balance: A healthy work/life balance is essential for building and executing your work effectively at Synergy, but it’s also necessary to allow you the room to pursue everything you want to develop in your personal life. We offer a generous Paid Time Off benefit and 11 paid holidays a year. Synergy also provides flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle.
• Great Corporate Facilities: Come by our corporate office and enjoy a weekly happy hour, take a drive to nearby restaurants, grab a snack or coffee in our café, or utilize our collaborative office space and conference rooms.

About Us

Formed in July of 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, MD, our talented, dedicated staff provide a broad range of services in cybersecurity, software, data transport solutions, systems engineering, and IT services to the U.S. Intelligence and Defense Communities. We deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.

In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our Employees, to our Customers and by continually improving Performance (ECP). This is what sets us apart and enables us to be an autonomous yet agile business delivering huge results and meeting our customers’ evolving demands. Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services.

Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

If you are interested in learning more about Synergy and what opportunities may be available to you, let’s start a conversation together! Our team is happy to speak with you about your experience and goals so that they may work with you in finding the kinds of positions that you are most interested in. Feel free to drop off your resume with us via our website or send it along to [e-mail]. Apply today and start your new career at Synergy!