Security-Cleared Python 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 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.