Software Engineer

Easy Dynamics Corp; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Easy Dynamics Corp in McLean, VA is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python 3, FastAPI, Pydantic, and SQLAlchemy, and to build REST APIs for OSCAL-based compliance workflows and document management.

The role also involves React/TypeScript frontend work, CI/CD with GitHub Actions, Docker, Azure workflows, testing with pytest and Playwright, and collaborating through PRs and code reviews to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience with FastAPI or a similar modern Python web framework.
• Experience with Pydantic or similar data validation libraries.
• Experience with SQLAlchemy and relational databases.
• Strong React and TypeScript experience.
• Experience with Node.js, npm, Vite or comparable frontend tooling.
• Experience building production-style frontend workflows with forms, validation, routing, API integration.
• Experience writing automated tests for backend and/or frontend code.
• Familiarity with Git and PR workflows.
• Ability to troubleshoot across multiple application layers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python 3, FastAPI, Pydantic, and SQLAlchemy.
• Build and maintain REST APIs supporting OSCAL-based workflows and document management.
• Work with relational databases across local and production-like environments.
• Build frontend features using React, TypeScript, Vite, and Material UI.
• Integrate frontend with backend APIs and implement validation and error handling.
• Write and maintain automated tests (backend pytest, frontend Playwright).
• Participate in CI/CD maintenance using GitHub Actions and Docker.
• Support Azure deployment workflows using Bicep and PowerShell.
• Collaborate through PRs, code reviews, and issue discussions.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

Pydantic

SQLAlchemy

React

TypeScript

GitHub Actions

Docker

Azure

Testing (pytest/Playwright)

Code reviews & PRs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Vite

PowerShell

Bicep

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Job description

Easy Dynamics is a leading IT service provider specializing in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and risk management for federal agencies. Since 2006, we have partnered with our customers to design, build, and secure the systems that protect our people, places, and way of life. Our work is grounded in deep technical expertise, thoughtful problem-solving, and a clear understanding of the complex environments our customers operate in.

Our world-class team of engineers, consultants, and subject‑matter experts are builders, problem‑solvers, and trusted advisors who thrive on solving unique and ever‑evolving digital challenges. We bring a hands‑on, mission‑focused approach to every engagement, delivering solutions that are built to last.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python 3, FastAPI, Pydantic, and SQLAlchemy.
• Build and maintain REST APIs that support OSCAL‑based compliance workflows, document management, metadata updates, authentication, and user‑facing application features.
• Work with relational databases across local and production‑like environments, including SQLite, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Implement and maintain database models, query logic, migrations, and data access patterns using SQLAlchemy and Alembic.
• Build frontend features using React, TypeScript, Vite, Material UI, React Router, React Hook Form, Zod, and related modern frontend tooling.
• Integrate frontend workflows with backend APIs, including form validation, document editing, schema validation, error handling, and user‑facing state updates.
• Write and maintain automated tests, including backend pytest tests and frontend Playwright end‑to‑end tests.
• Participate in CI/CD maintenance using GitHub Actions, npm, uv, Docker, and build/test/lint/publish pipelines.
• Support Azure deployment workflows using Bicep and PowerShell for tenant‑based application infrastructure.
• Collaborate through GitHub pull requests, code reviews, issue discussion, and iterative feature development.
• Write clean, maintainable, typed, and well‑tested code that follows existing project conventions.
• Ability to work in office 3‑5 days per week.
• Participate in team meetings for knowledge sharing and status updates.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience, or equivalent demonstrated ability.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field required, with preference for Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• Experience building APIs with FastAPI or a similar modern Python web framework.
• Experience with Pydantic or similar data validation/modeling libraries.
• Experience with SQLAlchemy and relational database‑backed applications.
• Comfortable writing SQL‑aware application code and debugging database‑specific behavior.
• Strong React and TypeScript experience.
• Experience with Node.js, npm, Vite or comparable frontend build tooling.
• Experience building production‑style frontend workflows with forms, validation, routing, API integration, and reusable components.
• Experience writing automated tests for backend and/or frontend code.
• Familiarity with Git, GitHub pull requests, code review, branching, and collaborative development workflows.
• Ability to troubleshoot across multiple layers of an application instead of staying limited to one tier.
• Clear written communication and ability to explain technical decisions in PRs, issues, and team discussions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Azure services, especially Azure Container Apps, Azure SQL, managed identities, Static Web Apps, or related deployment models.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, especially Bicep, ARM templates, Terraform, or similar.
• Experience with GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Docker‑based local development and deployment workflows.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Playwright, pytest, Ruff, Pyright, ESLint, Prettier, or similar quality tooling.
• Experience with Material UI or another mature component library.
• Experience working with JSON Schema, structured document models, or complex nested JSON data.
• Familiarity with OSCAL, NIST 800‑series guidance, RMF, FedRAMP, or security/compliance automation.
• Experience in regulated, security‑conscious, government, or enterprise SaaS environments.

Nice‑to‑Have Domain Knowledge

• OSCAL catalog, profile, system security plan, assessment plan, assessment result, POA&M, or component definition concepts.
• NIST Risk Management Framework terminology and workflows.
• Security control inheritance, implementation statements, compliance evidence, assessment artifacts, or authorization package workflows.
• Experience building tools for governance, risk, compliance, cybersecurity, or audit teams.

What Success Looks Like

Within the first few months, this developer should be able to:

• Pick up a scoped full stack issue and deliver it through PR review.
• Modify/implement a FastAPI endpoint, Pydantic model, SQLAlchemy query, or service layer safely.
• Add or update a React/TypeScript UI flow using existing Material UI patterns.
• Write meaningful pytest or Playwright coverage for their change.
• Run and interpret local checks such as backend tests, frontend typecheck/build/lint, and Playwright tests.
• Debug behavior differences between SQLite, PostgreSQL, and MSSQL when needed.
• Understand enough OSCAL and compliance terminology to ask good questions and model data correctly.

Salary Range:

$150,000–$200,000 based on experience and qualifications

Easy Dynamics is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal state or local laws.