Senior Python Developer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend applications and APIs using Python (e.g., Flask, FastAPI, Django).
• Lead efforts to modernize and refactor legacy systems into microservices running in secure, containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Integrate with AWS-native services including Lambda, RDS, S3, and DynamoDB.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps, data engineers, and UI/UX teams to deliver end-to-end features.
• Write and maintain automated unit, integration, and regression tests (e.g., PyTest).
• Ensure all code meets security, scalability, and 508 compliance standards.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to code reviews and technical architecture discussions.
• Support CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, or equivalent tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years with Python in production environments.
• Strong experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and database integrations (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB).
• Hands-on experience deploying in AWS cloud environments.
• Experience with container technologies (Docker) and orchestration (ECS, EKS, or Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and DevSecOps practices.
• Strong understanding of application security and NIST/FedRAMP-aligned development standards.
• Ability to obtain a VA Public Trust level 2.

Nice to Have

• Experience with serverless frameworks or event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with message queues (Kafka, SQS) and data serialization (JSON, Avro).
• AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Developer - Associate or Solutions Architect) is a plus.
• Experience working on federal government contracts or VA-specific systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with serverless frameworks or event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with message queues (Kafka, SQS) and data serialization (JSON, Avro).
• AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Developer - Associate or Solutions Architect) is a plus.
• Experience working on federal government contracts or VA-specific systems.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary, with a range of $139,984 - $149,500 based on experience and location.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical plans, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and holidays.
• Work from home / remote-friendly environment with flexible work weeks.
• Paid leave including vacation, sick, personal, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Paid Family Leave providing up to 160 hours in a rolling 12-month period.
• Additional offerings such as short and long-term disability, life insurance, critical illness, and business travel insurance.
• Opportunities for training, certifications, and professional growth.