SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER WITH PYTHON (TS/SCI CLEARANCE REQUIRED)

NorthHill Technology; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthHill Technology Resources seeks a Senior Software Developer with Python experience to support a Federal Program in Springfield, VA. The role requires TS/SCI clearance and involves designing, developing, and testing AI-enabled features across apps.

You will integrate data streams, perform cloud migrations, and build secure, scalable solutions in an agile environment using DevSecOps practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering or related field, or 3 additional years of IT experience
• Senior-level experience designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable apps
• Strong Python/Java/Scala programming
• Experience with RESTful APIs, Git workflows, automated testing, CI/CD
• Hands-on with Docker/containerization, microservices, Helm, and dev containers
• Experience with Generative AI tech (RAG, LLMs)
• Cloud-native apps on AWS/OpenShift/Kubernetes
• Data integration across sources and networks
• DevSecOps practices and secure software delivery
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and collaborate across teams

Responsibilities

• Integrate multiple data streams into customer systems
• Perform cloud platform migrations between platforms
• Develop AI features for ontology-based apps
• Create sustainable software with efficient branching and maintained repos
• Work in an agile Scrum team with ceremonies
• Implement backlog requirements and assist in user story writing
• Apply DevSecOps in building software and automate security checks
• Develop and modify apps, services, and IT systems supporting analysts

Skills

Python

Java

Scala

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Git workflows

Testing

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Helm

DevSecOps

AWS

Gen AI

LLMs

RAG

Data integration

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER WITH PYTHON (TS/SCI CLEARANCE REQUIRED)

• Springfield, VA
• Information Technology

NorthHill Technology Resources has a need for a Senior Software Developer with Python experienceto support a Federal Program inSpringfield, 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 testsAI features across a fewsoftware 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
• Creates 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

Required:

• 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.