Python Developer (Mid-Senior)

JTEC Consulting, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEC Consulting LLC in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Mid-Senior Python Developer to support a data science and software engineering team. The role focuses on developing and deploying microservices in Python using FastAPI, with Linux in AWS cloud infrastructure.

Candidates should have current TS/SCI with polygraph, U.S. citizenship, and a strong background in API development, containerized apps with Docker and Kubernetes, and CI/CD using Jenkins/GitHub to deliver mission-critical solutions.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI with polygraph required for consideration.
• ≥10 years of Python application development experience, including Python coding, FastAPI and API development.
• Experience with AWS cloud and virtual infrastructure (C2S, VPC) and related AWS tools (OpenSearch, EMR, EC2, Lambda).
• Experience deploying containerized microservices with Kubernetes; CI/CD with Jenkins, GitHub; Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a blended team of government and contractor personnel supporting application and systems development across environments.
• Develop and deploy end-to-end system features from user experience to backend code.
• Provide expertise in Agile methods, cloud technologies, and microservices.
• Promote best practices to meet customer requirements and align with architecture.

Skills

Python development

FastAPI

AWS

Linux

Kubernetes

Docker

API development

GitHub

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Equivalent years of related experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Jenkins

GitHub

OpenSearch

EC2

EMR

AWS VPC

Job description

Python Developer (Mid-Senior)

Chantilly, VA 20151

JTEC Consulting LLC focuses on successfully delivering solutions to meet our clients' most critical needs. Our founding members have decades of experience delivering a wide range of solutions to Air Force and DOD clients. We are a Veteran-Owned Small Business.

Security Clearance Requirement: Current TS/SCI with polygraph

Location Note: All work will be performed on-site

Relocation: Relo support for candidates outside the commuting area will be considered

Position Description:
JTEC Consulting is hiring Python Developers at the mid-senior career level to support a data science and software engineering team developing and deploying systems across multiple federal environments. Qualified candidates will have experience developing microservices in Python using FastAPI. Working knowledge of Linux OS in AWS cloud infrastructure is required. Current security clearance credentials are required for consideration.

Duties and responsibilities vary by role and may include:

• Work as part of a blended team of government and contractor personnel including data scientists and technical team members supporting application and systems development projects for deployment across multiple environments
• Support development for end-to-end system features from user experience to backend code and deployment
• Provide expertise to the development team using Agile methodologies, modern languages, cloud technologies, and microservices
• Promote adoption of industry best practices to meet customer requirements
• Ensure solutions align with current and future architecture and operational environments
• Support hands-on development in Python and shell scripting for internal and external APIs
• Deploy code using Jenkins and GitHub
• Support unit testing, code reviews, and related activities
• Leverage Scrum methodology
• Support cloud infrastructure deployment for mission critical and classified workloads using AWS Commercial Cloud Services (C2S)
• Deploy applications using microservices and Kubernetes container orchestration
• Collaborate with networking team members and ISSM to ensure that data access and routing meet customer’s stated requirements
• Support overall program deliverables, as assigned, including documentation and reports
• Support full on-site schedule

Education and qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship
• Current TS/SCI with polygraph required for consideration
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (Computer Science, Information Systems, or technical discipline)
• Equivalent years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 10 years of related experience with Python application development including:
• Python coding
• FastAPI
• SQLAlchemy
• API development
• Experience working with AWS cloud and virtual infrastructure including:
• AWS C2S
• Amazon Virtual Private Cloud/AWS IDL VPC
• Experience working with AWS tools including:
• Managed OpenSearch
• EMR
• EC2
• Lambdas
• Experience deploying containerized microservices with Kubernetes
• Experience building and running containerized applications using Helm and Docker
• Experience with Jenkins, GitHub, and other CI/CD tools
• Experience with version control systems including Git
• Experience working with big data search tools such as OpenSearch, Elastic, Airflow, PySpark, and Trino
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to work in a dynamic team environment
• Availability to support a full on-site work schedule

Additional experience in one or more of these areas is preferred:

• Experience with large-scale, massively parallel distributed data processing tools including Spark, Hadoop, Presto, NiFi
• Programming experience using Python, Java, Perl, C, C
• Experience with ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
• Experience maintaining and optimizing Elastic clusters
• Experience working and developing capabilities in Linux and Windows
• Experience with automating project builds using shell scripts, Jenkins, and using and writing Makefiles
• Experience with Linux bash shell scripting
• Experience with HTML, JavaScript, Regular Expressions, JSON
• Experience building a Python web server and performing setup in Flask
• Experience working with varied file types including text, image, video, audio, binary
• Knowledge of machine learning is a plus
• Experience using automated data frameworks

PySpark #ELK #NiFi #Hadoop #FastAPI

JTEC Consulting LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary:
JTEC offers competitive compensation and benefits to all employees. Salary ranges are advertised based on good faith estimates at the time of posting and indicating pay that JTEC anticipates for successful applicants. The estimated salary range displayed in this posting covers a range of positions and levels. Salary determinations are dependent upon position requirements, individual qualifications, education, experience, location, and other job related factors. Our recruiting team will review candidates' related experience and desired salary targets during the evaluation process. All qualified candidates will be considered.