Python Developer

BT-67 – Python Developer

Skill Level: Junior

Location: Herndon/Chantilly (fully on-site, no remote option)

**MUST HAVE A POLY CLEARANCE TO APPLY**

The Junior Python Developer works as part of a team to implement functionality as part of multiple efforts to build data processing applications. A successful developer will be able to implement functionality to interface with an existing system, as well as writing new functionality to interface with various open-source tools. Knowledge of the software development lifecycle is a must, as the developer will help translate requirements into user stories to be implemented as part of an agile team. As part of the implementation phase, the developer is expected to include automated tests as part of the CI/CD pipeline to validate the code that is being written. Knowledge of the cloud software deployment process is also key, including familiarity with parallel processing in Python, large data processing using packages such as PySpark, and optimizing Python code for deployment as part of a containerized architecture.

Role Highlights:

Work with the Chief Engineer and Technical Leads to translate requirements into user stories to incorporate new functionality into various software applications

Build with automated testing frameworks to ensure code quality and robust CI/CD deployment processes

Experience developing Python-based web APIs to interface with cloud applications and databases as part of cloud native software applications

Experience working as part of an Agile team to iteratively deliver software

Experience integrating Python code into Docker containers as part of a distributed architecture. Required Skills:

1-3 years’ experience with:

Data Processing Python Libraries such as PySpark, Pandas and Numpy

Experience with API development in Python using libraries such as FastAPI

Experience with Unit Testing Frameworks in PyTest and Mocking Preferred Skills/Experience:

Experience with Python ORM tools for database as code such as SQLAlchemy

Experience deploying containerized Python code using Docker on cloud platforms such as AWS