Senior Software Developer with Python experience

Select Search Associates LLC; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SSA LLC in Springfield, VA seeks a Senior Software Developer with Python experience to support a Federal Program. Active TS/SCI clearance is required, with sponsorship for CI Polygraph within the first year. This is a direct-hire role with a fast-growing Federal Integrator.

Designs, develops, evaluates, plans and tests AI features across software programs. You will integrate data streams, migrate cloud platforms, and develop secure, scalable apps using AWS/OpenShift/Kubernetes, while applying

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Integrate multiple data streams into customer system.
• Complete Cloud platform migrations between platforms.
• Develop AI features for ontology-based software applications.
• Create sustainable software applications with efficient branching and maintained repos.
• Work in an agile scrum team and participate in ceremonies.

Skills

Python

Java/Scala

RESTful APIs

CI/CD pipelines

DevSecOps

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Helm

Job description

Senior Software Developer with Python experience

SSA LLC has a need for a Senior Software Developer with Python experience to support a Federal Program in Springfield, VA. This is a direct-hire role with our client, a fast-growing Federal Integrator. An active TS/SCI Clearance is required, will sponsor for CI Polygraph within first year.

Job Summary:

Designs, develops, evaluates, plans and tests AI features across a few software programs and applications.

Job Duties:

• Integrate multiple data streams into customer system
• Complete Cloud platform migrations (between currently existing and available platforms)
• Develop AI features for existing Ontology-based software applications
• Create sustainable software applications - work is estimated accurately, branching strategies are efficient, code repos are maintained, etc.
• Works as a member of an agile scrum team and participates in regular agile ceremonies applying scrum methodologies - daily stand up, planning, sprint reviews, demos, retrospectives.
• Implements requirements from the product backlog
• Assists in writing backlog requirements/user stories
• Utilizes a modern DevSecOps approach in building software applications
• Develop and modify applications, software, services, utilities, interfaces, and IT systems that support systems and analysts

Skills/Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering or any related field/major, or 3 additional years of experience in information technology

Senior-level software development experience designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and mission-focused applications.

Strong programming experience with Python, Java, and/or Scala.

Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs, Git-based workflows, automated unit/integration/system testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery practices.

Hands on experience with Docker/containerization, microservice architectures, Helm, and development container environments.

Experience developing applications using Generative AI technologies, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Large Language Models (LLMs), and LLM-enabled workflows.

Experience designing, deploying, and supporting cloud-native applications using AWS, OpenShift, and Kubernetes.

Experience integrating, transforming, and managing data from multiple sources, organizations, and network environments.

Experience deploying applications into new or complex network environments.

Experience applying DevSecOps practices, including secure software development, code hardening, dependency/package updates, vulnerability remediation, and automated security scanning.

Ability to troubleshoot complex software systems and collaborate across development, infrastructure, security, and mission teams.

Desired:

Familiarity with data normalization, transformation, and visualization techniques.

Familiarity with graph-based data models, data relationships, and advanced data structures.

Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

Experience developing and presenting technical metrics, status reports, and project updates to internal leadership and external customers.

Demonstrated ability and willingness to mentor junior developers and contribute to team engineering practices.