Python Developer (Mid-Senior)

Jtec Consulting; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation support

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Chantilly, VA, is seeking mid-senior level Python Developers to join a data science and software engineering team. The ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Python, specifically with FastAPI, and a solid understanding of AWS cloud infrastructure. Current TS/SCI clearance is essential. This role involves working collaboratively on application development across multiple federal environments, promoting Agile best practices, and deploying microservices using tools like Jenkins and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI with polygraph required for consideration.
• 10+ years of related experience with Python application development.
• Experience with AWS tools including EC2, Lambdas, and Managed OpenSearch.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy microservices using Python and FastAPI.
• Support development for end-to-end system features.
• Collaborate with data scientists and technical team members.

Skills

Python coding

FastAPI

AWS cloud infrastructure

Containerized microservices

Agile methodologies

SQLAlchemy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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

• 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 Pythonand shell scripting for internal and external APIs
• Deploy code using Jenkins and GitHub
• Support unit testing, code reviews, and related activities
• 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

Education and qualifications

• 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 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

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.