Python Software Engineer

MORSECORP, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Stock options

401(k) match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

10 paid holidays

Open leave policy

Job summary

MORSE Corp is seeking a highly motivated Python Software Engineer to join our team supporting DoD projects. You will design and deliver scalable Python applications, work with data scientists, and participate in design and code reviews to ensure high quality. A strong background in Python, databases, and containerized deployments is required, with up to 25% travel anticipated.

Candidates should have 5+ years of software development experience and be eligible for U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• US citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance (Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI).
• Expertise in Python.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and version control (Git).
• Experience with Docker, Docker-compose, or Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and microservice architecture.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or significant professional experience).
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, efficient, and reliable software applications using Python.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and pair programming to ensure high‑quality code and knowledge sharing.
• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest software engineering trends, tools, and technologies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality software products, ensuring seamless integration and deployment.
• Contribute to the development of new codebases that emphasize object‑orientation, modularity, and maintainability.

Skills

Python

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile

Communication

Self-motivation

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelors or Masters in CS or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Spark/PySpark

Job description

MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting‑edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best‑in‑class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.

MORSE is seeking highly motivated and talented Python Software Engineers to join our innovative team, supporting various projects that provide critical AI, machine learning, simulation, situational awareness, and mission planning capabilities to a diverse range of Department of Defense (DoD) customers.

As a Python Software Engineer at MORSE, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technology, contributing to the success of our applications and making a meaningful impact on our customers. You will collaborate with a teams of engineers and data scientists to design, develop, and deliver high‑quality software products that meet the highest standards of quality, scalability, and reliability.
Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable, efficient, and reliable software applications using Python

• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and pair programming to ensure high‑quality code and knowledge sharing

• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest software engineering trends, tools, and technologies

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality software products, ensuring seamless integration and deployment

• Contribute to the development of new codebases that emphasize object‑orientation, modularity, and maintainability

Requirements:

• US citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance (Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI)

• Expertise in Python

• Strong understanding of relational databases and version control systems (e.g., Git)

• Experience with Docker, Docker‑compose, or Kubernetes

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and microservice architecture

• Strong communication skills and self‑motivation

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or significant professional experience)

• 5+ years of software development experience

• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Knowledge of Spark or PySpark

• Background in mathematics or computer science

• Experience with DevOps tools and practices

• Familiarity with containerization technologies

• Experience or desire to lead technical teams

MORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full‑time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy.

Compensation: $90,000 USD – $180,000 USD

The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long‑term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission‑critical impact to our customers. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.