Hybrid Lead Developer – Python, GraphQL & AWS (NIH)

Simple Solutions; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Simple Solutions in Bethesda, MD is seeking an experienced Lead Developer to head engineering and application support. The hybrid role requires on-site presence three days per week and strong leadership of a combined development and production support team.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in software engineering, deep Python and GraphQL/API experience, PostgreSQL expertise, and AWS proficiency, with familiarity in NIH health IT environments. A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years software engineering experience including leadership
• Strong Python backend expertise and cloud-native architectures
• Production experience with GraphQL APIs and AWS
• DB design and query optimization with PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with NIH/federal health IT environments preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and leadership to a dual development and production support team
• Architect scalable backend services and cloud infrastructure
• Oversee Tier 3 support, troubleshoot production bottlenecks, and monitor systems
• Enforce coding standards and modern CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Collaborate with product managers, system admins, and NIH stakeholders to align goals

Skills

Python

GraphQL API

AWS

PostgreSQL

Team leadership

NIH familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Job description

Simple Solutions in Bethesda, MD is seeking an experienced Lead Developer to head engineering and application support. The hybrid role requires on-site presence three days per week and strong leadership of a combined development and production support team.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in software engineering, deep Python and GraphQL/API experience, PostgreSQL expertise, and AWS proficiency, with familiarity in NIH health IT environments. A Bachelor’s degree is required.