Java / Python Developer - 177405 - 177481

Piper Companies; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a Java / Python Developer to support mission-critical applications for a government technology and defense organization. This role is onsite at Fort Meade, MD, using Java and Python with modern development practices in a secure environment.

The position is a long-term open-ended contract, full-time, onsite five days a week, and requires an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph. You will engage in API development, backend services, and agile deployment within

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Python development.
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs and web services.
• Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies and Agile environments.
• Experience with source control tools such as Git.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software applications using Java and Python technologies.
• Design, implement, and support scalable backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and system issues.
• Participate in code reviews, testing efforts, and software deployment activities.
• Support Agile development processes and contribute to technical documentation.

Skills

Java

Python

REST APIs

Agile methodologies

SDLC

Tools

Git

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Java / Python Developer to join a leading government technology and defense industry organization. The Java / Python Developer will support the development and enhancement of mission-critical applications in a secure environment, leveraging expertise in Java, Python, and modern software development practices. The Java / Python Developer role is a long term open ended contract opportunity, requires you to work onsite in Ft. Meade, MD 5 days per week and requires you to have an active TS/SCI with FS Poly.

Responsibilities of the Java / Python Developer:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software applications using Java and Python technologies.
• Design, implement, and support scalable backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and system issues.
• Participate in code reviews, testing efforts, and software deployment activities.
• Support Agile development processes and contribute to technical documentation.

Requirements of the Java / Python Developer:

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Python development.
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs and web services.
• Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies and Agile environments.
• Experience with source control tools such as Git.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required.

Compensation for the Java / Python Developer:

• Salary range: $80,000 - $180,000
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.

Keywords:

Java, Python, Software Developer, Software Engineer, Backend Development, REST APIs, Git, Agile, Application Development, TS/SCI, Full Scope Polygraph, Secure Systems, Database Development, Object-Oriented Programming, Government Technology, Defense Industry, SDLC, Microservices, API Development, Mission-Critical Applications

This job opens for applications on 10/30/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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