Python Developer

Fairygodboss; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairygodboss is looking for a Python Developer in Chantilly, Virginia. Candidates must have US Citizenship and TS/SCI clearance, alongside four years experience in Python or Golang development.

The ideal applicant will actively troubleshoot deployed applications, onboard users, and manage data sources. Required skills include expertise in Docker, PostgreSQL, and Agile methodologies. A Bachelor's degree in a technical field is preferred, or 10 years of relevant experience if no degree.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with TS/SCI or clearable.
• Minimum four years of experience in 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

Expertise in Python

Expertise with Docker

Experience with GitLab CI/CD

Experience with PostgreSQL

Experience in Agile Scrum

Expertise in scripting

Experience with AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

In lieu of a degree: 10 years of directly related experience

Tools

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

GitLab CI

Job description

Python Developer

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

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.