Python Developer

Leidos Inc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Retirement benefits

Paid Leave

Job summary

Leidos Inc is looking for a Python Developer with a strong background in scripting and container technologies. The role requires a minimum of four years of experience in Python or Golang, a technical degree, and a clear understanding of AWS solutions. You will lead technical exchanges, manage data sources, and ensure application performance.

This position offers a competitive pay range between $107,900.00 and $195,050.00 along with comprehensive health benefits. Join us to tackle challenges in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with TS/SCI or clearable.
• Four years of experience in a Python or Golang Development role.
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain the deployed application.
• Onboard and manage new users.
• Actively search for and screen new data sources and technologies.

Skills

Python

Golang

Docker

GitLab CI/CD

Agile Scrum

PostgreSQL

Linux system administration

Bash scripting

Terraform

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Docker

AWS

Terraform

GitLab CI

Job description

Python Developer

Kudu Dynamics is a Leidos owned company, forged out of a decade of experience in computer network operations and staffed with talent who have built, overseen, and enhanced capabilities throughout the entire USG arsenal. Our team of hackers and engineers have experience spanning centuries of research, development, and operations missions - across desktop, mobile, IoT, and embedded platforms. Kudu Dynamics, a Leidos company is uniquely qualified to anticipate tomorrow's threats and build the next generation of capabilities.

Minimum Requirements

• US Citizenship with TS/SCI or clearable
• Four years of experience in a Python or Golang Development role
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Expertise in scripting (Python, shell scripting)
• Expertise with Docker and container orchestration (Nomad, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
• Proficiency in software development in Python or Golang
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum development team
• Database administration/development experience with PostgreSQL or similar
• Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTPS, TLS)
• Self‑starter requiring minimal supervision
• Intelligent, proactive, and driven to achieve results

Nice‑to‑Haves

• US Citizenship with TS/SCI and Counter‑Intelligence Polygraph clearance
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Experience delivering solutions on AWS
• Experience with system monitoring, introspection, and visualization technologies (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack)
• Experience supporting full‑stack solutions including RESTful API and Angular‑based web UI
• Linux system administration experience

Specific Duties

• Troubleshoot and maintain the deployed application
• Onboard and manage new users
• Actively search for and screen new data sources and technologies to meet program demands
• Serve as primary point of contact for current and future data sources/technical partners
• Set up technical exchange meetings and gather/catalogue data information
• Understand security restrictions and access requirements

Education Requirements

• BS/MS (BA/MA) in a technical degree field, plus a minimum of 4 years directly related experience
• In lieu of a degree, 10 years of directly related experience

Technical Skills

• Expertise with Linux system administration
• Expertise in scripting (Bash, Python/Golang)
• Expertise with container build tools (Docker, Buildah)
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Helm)
• Experience delivering solutions on AWS/Azure
• Experience with system monitoring, introspection, and visualization technologies (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, ELK stack)
• Experience with GitLab CI
• Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTPS, TLS); comfortable diagnosing and resolving networking issues

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $107,900.00 – $195,050.00

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.