Python Developer

NT Concepts; Chantilly (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

NT Concepts seeks a Senior Python Developer to join our agile team supporting national security missions. You will design and build data-driven software, collaborate with data science and DevSecOps, and contribute to scalable, robust solutions for complex challenges. This role is based in the DC Metro area (Chantilly/Vienna) with remote flexibility.

Active TS/SCI clearance is required. Candidates should have 5+ years of Python experience, experience with APIs, cloud platforms, and containerized

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 5+ years of Python experience or equivalent.
• Experience with REST APIs and cloud providers.
• Experience with ML concepts and data science tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, implementation and maintenance of software systems.
• Design, develop, test, debug and document scalable solutions with guidance from senior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with standards for design, testing, and integration.
• Research technologies, prioritize tasks, and resolve issues per customer needs.
• Build robust, scalable, and interoperable products; advocate development best practices.

Skills

Python programming

Linux

Agile methodologies

Team collaboration

Communication

Tools

PyTorch

PyTest

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

OpenShift

Kubernetes

AWS

PostgreSQL

NoSQL

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Python Developer to join our team. Working at NT Concepts means that you are part of an innovative, agile company dedicated to solving the most critical challenges in National Security. We're looking for the best and the brightest to join us in supporting this mission. If meaningful work, initiative, creativity, and continuous self-improvement are important to your career, join our growing team and discover What's Next for you.

Mission Focus: As a Senior Python Developeryou will have the unique opportunity to solve hard problems and help turn complex concepts into reality to advance and enhance systems supporting the defense of our nation. You will be part of a solutions-oriented, cross-functional modern agile team designing and developing custom applications and components to support innovative data science capabilities.

Location/Flexibility: Chantilly, VA and Vienna, VA with remote flexibility. Must be local to the DC Metro area.

Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Mission Focus: As a Senior Python Developer you will have the unique opportunity to solve hard problems and help turn complex concepts into reality to advance and enhance systems supporting the defense of our nation. You will be part of a solutions-oriented, cross-functional modern agile team designing and developing custom applications and components to support innovative data science capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical members of our solutions teams require little guidance, but love to learn, collaborate, and problem solve. This position requires a mid to senior level of experience, a passion for developing solutions and solving problems, and a strong desire to solve our customers' hardest technical and data challenges.

The Senior Python Developer will be responsible for the following:

• Support design, development, implementation and maintenance recommendations for software systems
• Design, develop, test, debug and document solutions with direction from senior team members from other practices including data science and DevSecOps
• Ensure compliance with software design, development, testing, integration and sustainment standards
• Research technology solutions, prioritize assignments, and work to resolve issues based on customer and business requirements
• Ensure that products are designed and developed for scalability, robustness, maintainability, and interoperability
• Create, implement and adopt industry Design & Development Best Practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI
• 5+ years of experience with Python or other programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, GoLang)
• Ideal candidates will have experience working with PyTorch, PyTest and supporting machine learning efforts
• Experience with API design and implementation that conforms with REST standards
• Experience with Cloud Providers (AWS, GCP, and Azure) preferably AWS
• Demonstrated proficiency with Git version control systems specifically GitLab CI/CD
• Proficient working in Linux environments
• Experience with microservices design and development patterns
• Experience working with container-based applications (Docker, OpenShift) and Kubernetes
• Experience supporting code reviews and unit-tests
• Experience working in a fast-paced agile environment tailored to deliver AI/ML software solutions
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts and familiarity with model development, training, serving, integration, and deployment workflow is a huge plus
• Familiarity with RDBMS (e.g. PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. Mongo DB, Cassandra, Redis)
• Familiarity with one or more Configuration Management Tools, such as Chef or Ansible

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods setting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds at times.

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The pay range listed for this position reflects the wage or salary range NT Concepts expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. The compensation offered to a successful candidate within this range will be based on legitimate, job-related factors, including (but not limited to) the candidate's work location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Virginia Pay Range

$120,336-$180,504 USD

About NT Concepts

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the Washington DC Metro area, NT Concepts is a private, mid-tier company with clients spanning the Intelligence and Defense communities. We deliver end-to-enddata and technology solutionsthat advance the modernization, transformation, and automation of the national security mission-solutions with real impact developed in a strong engineering culture that encourages technical growth, leadership, and creative "big idea" problem-solving.

Employees are the core of NT Concepts. We understand that world-changing concepts happen in collaborative environments. We are a company where talented teams work together using innovation and expertise to solve our clients' most critical challenges. Here, you'll gain competitive benefits, opportunities to bolster your skills and develop new abilities, and a company culture dedicated to support and service. In addition to our benefits program, we encourage our employees to take part in #NTC_GivesBack, which paves the way for positive social change.

If joining a stable company with strong professional growth opportunities resonates with you, and you seek vital, mission-driven projects (for some pretty cool clients) that use your specific talents, we’d love to have you move forward with us.