Senior Software Engineer (Python, AWS)

Aqua IT; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua IT is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead backend development, integrate multiple data sources, and automate analysts’ workflows. You will act as a technical expert, guiding project outcomes and communicating with stakeholders across the Intelligence Community, military, and civilian personnel.

This role involves switching between projects daily, applying Python, AWS, and containerization, and working in Agile/SAFe environments to deliver valuable solutions.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance (eligible for CI Poly)
• 9–13 years of backend software development experience
• Proficiency in Python, AWS, and containerizing applications
• Experience working in Agile/SAFe environments
• Experience using GitLab for code source repository and GitLab CI/CD
• Experience developing Geospatial focused applications and interfacing with geospatial systems
• Experience with Geospatial data formats like Shapefiles, GeoJSON, KML/KMZ, NTIF, WKT

Responsibilities

• Lead backend development and data integration projects
• Automate analyst workflows to provide immediate value
• Guide project outcomes and mentor teammates
• Collaborate with IC stakeholders and military/civilian personnel
• Switch between multiple projects daily

Skills

Backend leadership

Stakeholder communication

Context switching

Tools

Python

AWS

GitLab

GitLab CI/CD

Geospatial formats

Geospatial systems interfaces

Containerization

Job description

Overview:

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be working primarily on backend code fusing multiple data sources and processes together providing immediate value to the analysts by automating their workflows. You will function as a technical expert and be responsible for leading major assignments and guiding project outcomes. You will work with stakeholders from across the Intelligence Community and will need to be comfortable communicating with both military and civilian personnel. You will work on multiple projects each day so must be comfortable context switching between applications.

Responsibilities:

• Active TS/SCIclearance (eligible for CI Poly)
• 9–13years of backend software development experience
• Strong ability to plan, manage, and deliver complex technology assignments
• Proficiency in Python, AWS Services, and containerizing applications
• Experience working in Agile/SAFe environments
• Experience using GitLab for code source repository and using GitLab CI/CD
• Experience developing Geospatial focused applications and scripts and a deep expertise interfacing with geospatial systems using open-source and proprietary geospatial formats
• Experience with Geospatial data formats like Shapefiles, GeoJSON, KML/KMZ, NTIF, WKT,

Preferred (not required):

• Ability to work independently with clients or stakeholders to develop user stories for full-service consumer and business applications
• Experience with government and/or commercial imagery products, including EO and SAR or related RADAR imaging technologies
• Agile certifications
• Experience developing automated detection algorithms
• Experience developing and training AI models