Python API Developer - SWE II

Quevera; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 166,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage

IQWay Program

Up to 6% 401(k) match

$5,000 education/training stipend

Job summary

Quevera seeks Python API Developers to design, build, and deploy scalable, secure APIs in AWS. You will integrate AI/ML capabilities and collaborate across mission and technical stakeholders.

Mandatory current TS/SCI with Poly clearance. You will work in an agile environment, delivering production-ready APIs while optimizing performance and security.

Qualifications

• Requires 14 years SWE experience in similar scope.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• 4 additional SWE years can substitute for the degree.
• Strong Python proficiency with FastAPI/Flask/Django REST.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and sustain scalable Python-based APIs.
• Integrate AI/ML models into production applications.
• Deploy, secure, and monitor AWS-based solutions (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, EC2, IAM, CloudWatch).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration.
• Write clean, testable code following Quevera practices.
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement in sprints.

Skills

Python

APIs

AWS

AI/ML

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

14+ years SWE experience

Tools

FastAPI

Flask

Django REST

Job description

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Annapolis Junction, MD, Annapolis Junction, MD, US

Salary Range: $166,082.00 To $221,533.00 Annually

Job Description:

Quevera has exciting opportunities for Python API Developers to support the design and delivery of next-generation mission applications. In this role you will build scalable and secure APIs, integrate AI/ML capabilities, and deploy solutions within AWS cloud environments. We are looking for exceptional engineers comfortable operating in modern agile teams and collaborating across mission and technical stakeholders.

REQUIRED - MUST have a current TS/SCI Polygraph clearanceto apply for role. Only those with a current TS/SCI with Poly clearance will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and sustain scalable, secure Python-based APIs
• Integrate AI/ML models and pipelines into operational mission applications
• Deploy, optimize, and monitor solutions using AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, S3, EC2, IAM, and CloudWatch
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, data, and DevSecOps teams to ensure seamless system and application integration
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code in alignment with Quevera engineering practices
• Support troubleshooting, performance tuning, and continuous improvement within agile sprint cycles

Required Qualifications:

• Fourteen (14) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline 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 bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of Python in FastAPI, Flask, or Django REST
• Strong proficiency in Python with experience in FastAPI, Flask, or Django REST
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and scaling production APIs
• Hands-on experience deploying, securing, and monitoring applications in AWS
• Familiarity with integrating AI/ML models into production applications or services
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaborative mindset

Why Join Quevera?

Award-Winning Culture

Quevera was recognized as aTop Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking ourfifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured IQWay Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.