Software Engineer, Python

NT Concepts; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

NT Concepts seeks a Python Software Engineer to join a mission-driven team near the DC area. You will design, develop, and maintain software systems supporting national security programs, with emphasis on robust computer vision and data science capabilities.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of Python experience, PyTorch ML experience, API design skills, cloud familiarity, and Linux proficiency. U.S. citizenship and eligibility for TS/SCI clearance are required, with remote-flexible options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Python development experience.
• Experience with PyTorch for ML efforts.
• Experience with API design and implementation.
• Experience supporting code reviews.
• Experience with Cloud Providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) preferably AWS.
• Experience working in a fast-paced agile environment.
• Proficiency with Git version control systems.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Familiarity with microservices design and development patterns.
• Familiarity with Docker, OpenShift and Kubernetes management.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, implementation and maintenance recommendations for software systems.
• Design, code, test, debug and document solutions.
• Ensure compliance with software design, development, testing, integration and sustainment standards.
• Research technology solutions, prioritize assignments, and work to resolve issues based on customer and business requirements.
• Ensure that products are designed and developed for scalability, robustness, maintainability, and interoperability.
• Create, implement and adopt Development Best Practices.
• Serve as a leader for junior developers on the team.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

API design

Code reviews

AWS

Linux

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

AWS

Job description

We are seeking a Python Software Engineer to join our team. Working at NT Concepts means that you are part of an innovative, agile company dedicated to solving the most critical challenges in National Security. We’re looking for the best and the brightest to join us in supporting this mission. If meaningful work, initiative, creativity, and continuous self-improvement are important to your career, join our growing team and discover What's Next for you.

Mission Focus:

As a Python Software Engineer you will have the unique opportunity tosolve hard problems and help turn complex concepts into realityto advance and enhance systems supporting the defense of our nation. In particular, you will implement cutting edge solutions for a program focused on state-of-the-art robust computer vision algorithms. You will be part of a solutions-oriented, agile SCRUM team designing and developing custom methods and components to support innovative data science capabilities.

Our delivery teams are driven to explore new ideas and technology, and care deeply about collaboration, feedback, and iteration. We follow SAFe agile practices, embrace the Ops ethos (DataOps/DevSecOps/MLOps) to “automate-first”, use modern tech stacks, and constantly challenge each other to grow and improve.

If cutting edge development projects resonate with you, and you care deeply about joining a mission-driven company with a strong growth direction and diverse culture, we'd love to learn more about you. Check out the details below, and let’s connect.

Technical members of our solutions teams require little guidance, but love to learn, collaborate, and problem solve. This position requires mid to senior level of experience, a passion for mission support, and a strong desire to solve our customers’ hardest technical and data challenges.

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. An active Secret clearance or higher is required.

Location/Flexibility: Herndon, VA with remote flexibility. Must be local to the DC Metro area.

Responsibilities:

• Support design, development, implementation and maintenance recommendations for software systems
• Design, code, test, debug and document solutions
• Ensure compliance with software design, development, testing, integration and sustainment standards
• Research technology solutions, prioritize assignments, and work to resolve issues based on customer and business requirements
• Ensure that products are designed and developed for scalability, robustness, maintainability, and interoperability
• Create, implement and adopt Development Best Practices
• Serve as a leader for junior developers on the team

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with Python or other programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, GoLang)
• Ideal candidates will have experience working with Pytorch and supporting machine learning efforts
• Experience with API design and implementation
• Experience supporting code reviews
• Experience with Cloud Providers (AWS, GCP, and Azure) preferably AWS
• Experience working in a fast-paced agile environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with Git version control systems
• Experience working in Linux environments
• Familiarity with microservices design and development patterns
• Familiarity with container-based applications (Docker, OpenShift) and Kubernetes management

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods setting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds at times.

The pay range listed for this position reflects the wage or salary range NT Concepts expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. The compensation offered to a successful candidate within this range will be based on legitimate, job-related factors, including (but not limited to) the candidate's work location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

$84,000 - $144,900 USD

About NT Concepts

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the Washington DC Metro area, NT Concepts is a private, mid-tier company with clients spanning the Intelligence and Defense communities. We deliver end-to-enddata and technology solutionsthat advance the modernization, transformation, and automation of the national security mission—solutions with real impact developed in a strong engineering culture that encourages technical growth, leadership, and creative “big idea” problem-solving.

Employees are the core of NT Concepts. We understand that world-changing concepts happen in collaborative environments. We are a company where talented teams work together using innovation and expertise to solve our clients’ most critical challenges. Here, you’ll gain competitive benefits , opportunities to bolster your skills and develop new abilities, and a company culture dedicated to support and service. In addition to our benefits program, we encourage our employees to take part in #NTC_GivesBack , which paves the way for positive social change.

If joining a stable company with strong professional growth opportunities resonates with you, and you seek vital, mission-driven projects (for some pretty cool clients) that use your specific talents, we’d love to have you move forward with us.

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