Principal Software Engineer (Python)

Power3; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

PTO & holidays

Career development

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Power3 is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (Python) for the Fort Meade, MD vicinity. The role requires TS/SCI with a Polygraph and leads design, development, and integration of complex software systems for analytics and data processing.

Responsibilities include building AI workflows, pipelines, system integration, and performance optimization. Strong leadership and a track record of large-scale software delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; 4 extra SWE years may substitute for degree.
• Fifteen (15) years of applicable design and development experience is required.
• Twelve (12) years direct experience leading software design and development for collection systems and components.

Responsibilities

• AI workflow automation scripts
• Development/test pipeline construction
• System integration
• Performance optimization
• Monitor implementation

Skills

Python/Scripting

CI/CD

AWS

API Integration

Education

Master's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

ITILv3 Certification

Job description

We solve difficult business, IT, and analytic problems by addressing the whole problem – not just the symptoms – using interdisciplinary approaches that are both practical and innovative. We provide fresh alternatives to ordinary, mainstream consulting firms through small, highly skilled, and hand-picked teams that can meet clients' needs in any industry. Our broad interdisciplinary understanding allows us to provide the right solution, even if it is from outside the industry or traditionally defined problem space. We bring Public and Private, Civilian and Military expertise to every case.

We are hiring a Principal Software Engineer (Python) to work in the Fort Meade, MD vicinity. Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs.

Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Responsibilities will include:

• AI workflow automation scripts
• Development/test pipeline construction
• System integration
• Performance optimization
• Monitor implementation

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a master’s degree.
• Fifteen (15) years of applicable design and development experience is required.
• Twelve (12) years direct experience leading teams of software design and development for collection systems and components is required.
• ITILv3 Certification is required.

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

• Python/Scripting
• CI/CD (Jenkins/Gitlab/Code Pipeline)
• AWS
• API Integration

We have all the PERKS!

You are our most valuable resource — your ambition, your knowledge, your creativity. We offer an industry-leading set of benefits to supplement your normal salary compensation. We have you covered with flexible ways to balance work and home life, full health benefit premium coverage, and generous contributions toward your retirement.

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.
• 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't!
• Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 25 days of PTO
• Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.
• Employee referral bonuses for successful hires

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.