Software Engineer Mid- Remote

Zachary Piper Solutions; McLean (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government consulting firm is seeking a Software Engineer to support a federal cybersecurity initiative. This fully remote role involves developing a large-scale cyber data visualization platform, requiring expertise in Python and backend systems. The ideal candidate will work in a collaborative Agile environment, focusing on scalable solutions and data processing pipelines. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $140,000 are offered.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Sick leave

Holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years developing backend Python applications.
• 5+ years building scalable, high-performance systems.
• 2+ years implementing ETL pipelines and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend Python applications.
• Collaborate within an Agile team to implement data processing pipelines.
• Develop and integrate ETL processes and APIs.

Skills

Python

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

AWS

ETL

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer to join a Government Consulting company supporting a federal cybersecurity initiative. This is a fully remote opportunity. The Software Engineer will contribute to the development of a large-scale cyber data visualization and analytics platform as part of a high-impact federal program.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend Python applications for enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborate within an Agile (SAFe) team to implement scalable and reliable data processing pipelines.
• Develop and integrate ETL processes and APIs to support data ingestion and transformation.
• Work with persistent data storage systems such as RDS and DynamoDB.
• Utilize containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for application deployment.
• Write unit tests and implement event-driven and scheduled features to ensure code reliability.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and adapt to evolving cybersecurity requirements and technologies.

Experience:

• 3+ years developing backend Python applications.
• 5+ years building scalable, high-performance systems.
• 2+ years implementing ETL pipelines and APIs.
• 3+ years working with data storage solutions (e.g., RDS, DynamoDB).
• 2+ years using container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• 5+ years using Git-based version control systems (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience writing unit tests and event-driven features.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years working in CI/CD environments.
• 3+ years experience in Agile development teams.
• 3+ years working with AWS cloud services.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools.
• Experience with SQS, Kafka, and Kibana (visualizations and queries).
• Background in cybersecurity tools, technologies, and mission support.
• AWS Certification is a plus.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $120,000 - $ 140,000(depending on experience)

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick leave as required by law, and Holidays

Location: Fully remote work environment in EST

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a US government DSH Public Trust security Clearance

Keywords: Python, ETL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD, Agile, Cybersecurity, DHS, Kafka, Kibana, Infrastructure as Code, Data Pipelines