Senior Python Developer

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology and solutions provider is seeking a skilled Python Developer to join their team in the United States. This role involves transitioning IoT security solutions while maintaining the deployed application and managing user interactions. Candidates must have strong expertise in Python development, Linux system administration, and container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is required, along with US Citizenship and specific security clearances.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with TS/SCI and Counter-Intelligence Polygraph clearance.
• Four years of experience in a Python Development role.
• Expertise in scripting (Python, shell scripting).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain the deployed application.
• Onboard and manage new users.
• Actively search for and screen new data sources and technologies.

Skills

Python Development

Linux system administration

Docker

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)

AWS

Database administration (PostgreSQL)

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

4 years of related experience

10 years related experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Docker

Prometheus

GitLab CI/CD

Terraform

Job description

Job Description

Join a growing team of security researchers and software engineers as we transition a state‑of‑the‑art IoT security solution from the lab to multiple customers. This role sits at the intersection of helping end users, developing new features, and coordinating with technical partners to integrate new datasets and technologies. This position can be in Columbia, Maryland or Chantilly, Virginia.

Minimum Requirements

• US Citizenship with TS/SCI and Counter‑Intelligence Polygraph clearance
• Four years of experience in a Python Development role
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Expertise in scripting (Python, shell scripting)
• Expertise with Docker and container orchestration (Nomad, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
• Proficiency in software development in Python
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Experience delivering solutions on AWS
• Experience with system monitoring, introspection, and visualization technologies (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack)
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum development team
• Database administration/development experience with PostgreSQL or similar
• Experience supporting full‑stack solutions including RESTful API and Angular‑based web UI
• Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTPS, TLS)
• Experience with user management and onboarding new users
• Experience with Twelve‑Factor App methodology
• Linux system administration experience
• Self‑starter requiring minimal supervision
• Intelligent, proactive, and driven to achieve results

Specific Duties

• Troubleshoot and maintain the deployed application
• Onboard and manage new users
• Actively search for and screen new data sources and technologies to meet program demands
• Serve as primary point of contact for current and future data sources/technical partners
• Set up technical exchange meetings and gather/catalogue data information
• Understand security restrictions and access requirements

Education Requirements

• BS/MS (BA/MA) in a technical degree field, plus a minimum of 4 years directly related experience
• In lieu of a degree, 10 years of directly related experience

Technical Skills

• Expertise with Linux system administration
• Expertise in scripting (Bash, Python)
• Expertise with container build tools (Docker, Buildah)
• Expertise with Kubernetes (installing, managing, operating)
• Experience with Kubernetes CD tools (FluxCD, ArgoCD)
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Helm)
• Experience delivering solutions on AWS/Azure
• Experience with system monitoring, introspection, and visualization technologies (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, ELK stack)
• Experience with GitLab CI
• Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTPS, TLS); comfortable diagnosing and resolving networking issues

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.