Software Engineer – Python Backend

Cloud Hybrid Technologies, LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm in Virginia seeks a Software Engineer to estimate, plan, and implement software development work under the supervision of a Tech Lead. Key qualifications include 6 years of experience in web services applications, strong skills in Python, and the ability to collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Computer Science or Engineering and be adept in debugging, problem-solving, and communication. This role offers a supportive team environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience with designing and developing web services applications.
• Experience with modern Python and frameworks.
• Strong experience with data modeling using relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Estimate, plan, and implement software development work.
• Work closely with product manager to gather requirements.
• Troubleshoot and research reported issues, provide recommendations.

Skills

Designing and developing web services applications

Providing and consuming web services APIs (REST, JSON, OpenAPI Swagger)

Modern Python frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, etc.)

Data modeling using relational databases

Git and bug tracking

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Basic front-end technologies (Vue, React)

Debugging and diagnostic skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Postgres

SQLAlchemy

Pytest

Job description

Key Qualifications

• 6 years of experience with designing and developing web services applications.
• Strong experience with providing and consuming web services APIs (REST, JSON, OpenAPI Swagger).
• Experience with modern Python and frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, SQLAlchemy Core, Pydantic, Httpx, Alembic, Pytest, Ruff, Pyright, or similar).
• Strong experience with data modeling using relational databases, writing and optimizing complex queries using SQL (Postgres).
• Strong experience with Git, bug tracking, and collaborating with a software team.
• Basic understanding of containerization and DevOps processes (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD).
• Basic understanding of data engineering a plus (ETL, data warehouses).
• Basic understanding of front‑end web a plus (Vue, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS).
• Strong debugging and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent multi‑tasking and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Self‑directed, analytical, and collaborative with a constant desire to learn, improve, and make things better.
• Experience working with a cross‑disciplinary team of PMs, designers and other developers.

Job Description

Under the supervision of a Tech Lead, a software engineer is responsible for the following.

• Estimate, plan, and implement software development work.
• Work closely with product manager to gather requirements to build new modules or improve existing modules.
• Evaluate, maintain and improve existing code base to ensure that it is properly structured and utilizes software engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot, identify, and research reported issues, and have the ability to provide recommendations by comparing advantages and disadvantages of various solutions.
• Stay on top of new technologies and tools and adopt relevant ones to the team.
• Participate in peer reviews, learn and apply software engineering best practices to your work.
• Accountable for meeting assigned project objectives and timelines.
• Set engineering vision and direction for existing and future applications.

Education Experience

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or relevant experience in a corporate environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cloud Hybrid is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. Cloud Hybrid will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Cloud Hybrid require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.