Remote Senior Python Developer — Django/Flask for Federal

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tripoint Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Python Developer to support our federal government contract. This role will focus on developing, maintaining, and improving software solutions that streamline the intake, routing, processing, and analysis of citizen-submitted reports.

The successful candidate will work within a cross-functional, multidisciplinary Agile team to deliver secure, accessible, scalable, and user-focused digital services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Python development with a strong portfolio of projects.
• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining applications using Django and Flask.
• Proficiency in Flask framework and building RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Unix/Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
• Strong knowledge of Git for version control and collaborative development.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL database design and query optimization.
• Familiarity with test-driven development methodologies and automated testing frameworks.
• Working knowledge of front-end technologies including HTML and JavaScript.
• Experience deploying and supporting applications on cloud-based platforms such as AWS, Cloud Foundry-based environments, Heroku, or similar PaaS solutions.
• Experience using Jupyter Notebooks for data analysis, reporting, or visualization.
• Ability to explain technical concepts and architectural decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain web applications using Python, Django, and Flask.
• Implement enhancements and new features that improve system performance, usability, and workflow efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues through code analysis, debugging, and system monitoring.
• Maintain and update application dependencies and libraries to meet security and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and technical teams to deliver solutions incrementally and iteratively.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
• Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure application reliability and long-term maintainability.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Ensure all delivered solutions meet accessibility, security, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to integrate Jupyter Notebook workflows into production environments.
• Manage version control and code collaboration using Git, ensuring smooth and efficient team workflows.
• Optimize database interactions and schema design using PostgreSQL to support application performance and scalability.
• Utilize Unix/Linux environments for development, deployment, and troubleshooting of applications.
• Work with front-end technologies including HTML and JavaScript to support full-stack development needs.

Skills

Python development

RESTful APIs

Git version control

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Django

Flask

PostgreSQL

Unix/Linux

Git

Jupyter Notebooks

HTML/JavaScript

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Tripoint Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Python Developer to support our federal government contract. This role will focus on developing, maintaining, and improving software solutions that streamline the intake, routing, processing, and analysis of citizen-submitted reports.

The successful candidate will work within a cross-functional, multidisciplinary Agile team to deliver secure, accessible, scalable, and user-focused digital services.