Python Developer

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies. LLC seeks a software engineer to translate requirements into user stories and deliver cloud-native Python applications.

You will interface with Chief Engineer and Technical Leads to implement new functionality and design components aligned with best practices. As part of an Agile team, you will develop web APIs, containerize Python code with Docker, and contribute to robust CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.
• 3–5 years of Python software development experience.
• Experience with PySpark, Pandas and NumPy.
• API development in Python with FastAPI.
• Experience with PyTest and mocking for unit tests.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into user stories and integrate new functionality.
• Build automated testing frameworks to ensure code quality and CI/CD.
• Develop Python web APIs to interface with cloud applications.
• Collaborate in an Agile team to deliver software iteratively.
• Containerize Python code in Docker within a distributed architecture.
• Design software components independently from requirements.
• Guide technical design and architecture for best practices.
• Interface with customer stakeholders to align requirements.

Skills

Security clearance

Python programming

API development

PyTest

PySpark

Pandas

NumPy

Tools

Docker

FastAPI

SQLAlchemy

AWS

NLP toolkits

AI model deployment

Job description

Work closely with the Chief Engineer and Technical Leads to translate requirements into user stories and integrate new functionality into various software applications.

Build and implement automated testing frameworks to ensure high code quality and robust CI/CD deployment processes.

Develop web APIs to interface with cloud applications and databases, contributing to cloud-native software applications.

Collaborate effectively as part of an Agile team to deliver software iteratively.

Integrate Python code into Docker containers as part of a distributed architecture.

Design software application components independently based on requirements.

Guide technical design and architecture, ensuring alignment with best practices.

Interface directly with customer stakeholders to align on requirements and technical implementations.

Required Skills:

Minimum 3-5 years’ experience with:

Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required.

Data Processing Python Libraries such as PySpark, Pandas, and Numpy.

API development in Python using libraries such as FastAPI.

Unit Testing Frameworks in PyTest and Mocking.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Experience with Python ORM tools for database as code, such as SQLAlchemy.

Experience deploying containerized Python code using Docker on cloud platforms such as AWS.

Experience using NLP toolkits and frameworks to integrate into production systems.

Experience deploying AI Models into production using Python Libraries and Frameworks.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.