Python Software Engineer

Python Software Engineer

Position has the ability to transition from contract to direct at the client and candiates request

3-5 Open positions immediate hires.

Location: Cambridge, MA.

These positions are 100% onsite for the first Month to ramp up with the client, then move to hybrid requiring 3 days/week in office

You must be a US Citizen and be able to hold and Active Secret/Top Secret/ TS/SCI

All work is DOD therefore the selected candidate must want to work in that enviroment, long term.

Our Client is a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers who use asymmetric and unconventional approaches to deploy practical solutions that solve difficult multi-disciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable, efficient, and reliable software applications using Python 

• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and pair programming to ensure high-quality code and knowledge sharing

• Stay up-to-date with the latest software engineering trends, tools, and technologies

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products, ensuring seamless integration and deployment

• Contribute to the development of new codebases that emphasize object-orientation, modularity, and maintainability

Requirements:

• US citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance (Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI)

• Expertise in Python 

• Strong understanding of relational databases and version control systems (e.g., Git)

• Experience with Docker, Docker-compose, or Kubernetes

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and microservice architecture

• Strong communication skills and self-motivation

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or significant professional experience)

• 5+ years of software development experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Knowledge of Spark or PySpark

• Background in mathematics or computer science

• Experience with DevOps tools and practices

• Familiarity with containerization technologies 

• Experience or desire to lead technical teams