Sr. Python System Developer

Spatial Front, Inc.; Virginia; Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Spatial Front, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Data Engineer to support modernization efforts, including converting SAS legacy apps to Python and deploying on AWS Cloud. The role requires US citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance, with remote work flexibility and periodic customer meetings.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years Python experience, 4+ years AWS cloud development, and strong system engineering background to modernize on-prem processing systems and leverage cloud-native features.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification or above is desired.
• Python (5+ years)
• AWS Cloud Development (4+ years)
• System Engineering (4+ years)

Responsibilities

• Understand the processes used to handle Trade and Worker Demographics statistical data, as currently implemented by the U.S government.
• Modernize two large mainly on-prem processing systems that uses SAS script with cloud supported technology, using python as the main target language.
• Implement new processing capabilities on the AWS Cloud, making use of native cloud functionality and existing AI capabilities

Skills

Python

AWS Cloud Development

System Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Spatial Front, Inc. (SFI) is seeking an Sr. Data Engineer to support our growing modernization team. SFI was recently awarded the 2025 USA Today National Top Places to Work award and the 2025 Washington Post Top Workplaces.

Project Overview:

Support the customer’s missions including application development, rapid prototyping, standards development, and research and development of new technologies. This is a Cloud / AI Infrastructure, SAS-to-Python Conversion resource, focusing on initial projects to convert existing (SAS) legacy apps into modern apps.

Work Location – Remote with ability to be available for customer meetings

Summary of Major Job Functions:

• Code data processing systems, based on existing Legacy processing.
• Convert existing SAS code to human requirements, refining/improving the requirements, and then implementing a new processing system
• Implement new processing capabilities on the AWS Cloud, making use of native cloud functionality and existing AI capabilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Understand the processes used to handle Trade and Worker Demographics statistical data, as currently implemented by the U.S government
• Modernize two large mainly on-prem processing systems that uses SAS script with cloud supported technology, using python as the main target language.

Requirements

• US Citizenship with ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required
• AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification or above is desired
• Python (5+ years)
• AWS Cloud Development (+4 years)
• System Engineering (4+ years)

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• SAS knowledge a plus but not required

Additional Information:

• In order to meet the clearance requirements for this opportunity, candidates must be US Citizen.
• All candidates will be subject to a complete background check to include, but not limited to Criminal History, Education Verification, Professional Certification Verification, Verification of Previous Employment and Credit History.
• Public Trust background investigations can take approximately four to eight weeks and requires fingerprinting.

Other Information:

• The salary for this position is $130,000 - $150,000 annually
• For information on SFI's benefits please visit http://www.spatialfront.com/pages/career.html
• This is a full-time W2 position.
• Please no agencies, third parties, or corp-to-corp.
• Spatial Front Inc. is an Equal-opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
• Spatial Front Inc. participates in E-Verify.