Python Software Engineer

MORSE Corp; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

Open leave policy

Stock options

Job summary

MORSE Corp is seeking a Python Software Engineer to join our team supporting DoD projects. You will design, develop, and deliver scalable Python applications with a focus on reliability and performance.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of software development experience, are US citizens capable of obtaining security clearance, and are proficient in Python, databases, Git, and container technologies. Hybrid/onsite work with 3+ days in the office is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or significant professional experience).
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance (Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI).
• Expertise in Python and strong understanding of relational databases and Git.

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

Relational databases

Git

Agile

Security clearance

US citizenship

5+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, Seattle, WA

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

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

Compensation

$90,000 - $210,000 USD

Benefits

• 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 specificnumber of paid sick or vacation days.
• However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy.
• Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

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.

Please know all of our positions are onsite or hybrid requiring 3+ days/week in office.

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As set forth in MORSE Corp’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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