Python Software Developer

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Artic Slope Technical Services Inc (ASTS) is seeking a Python Software Developer to join our Remote Monitoring and Logging System (RMLS) team that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

RMLS is the FAA’s logging system for recording maintenance work performed on facilities in the National Airspace System (NAS). RMLS provides a rich database of unstructured text; reading every log file.

We Are Looking For a Highly Motivated And Skilled Individual To Work Independently, With Minimal Supervision, And In a Team Environment. The Ideal Candidate Is An Experienced Python Developer With Hands-on Experience In Messaging Brokers To Support RMLS Applications. This Individual Will Have/may Need

• Expertise in:
• Implementing message-driven systems using Python and messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, or ActiveMQ.
• Asynchronous messaging patterns, and integration frameworks to support scalable and robust enterprise applications.
• Ensure reliable and efficient communication between distributed services.
• Responsible for collaborating with team members in an agile team to resolve technical issues within the RMLS system, as well as document and test solutions.
• Support software installation.
• Attend/lead meetings, design reviews, working groups and briefings.
  

Citizenship/Permanent Residency Requirement

All candidates must have the following to pass the Federal Background Investigation and obtain the FAA Public Trust security clearance.

• Be a US Citizen, have a US Green Card, or a Non-immigrant Work Authorization (VISA).
• Has resided in the US for three (3) consecutive years.
• The company is unable to sponsor candidates at this time.
  
  

Relocation Requirement

Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

Education Requirement

All Non-US Degrees must have a US Equivalency Certificate provided by the candidate.

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Math, or a Bachelor’s degree in another technical field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and twelve (12) years related work experience in a computer science or math field. OR
• Master’s Degree in any field of study with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of either undergrad or grad study in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and nine (9) years related work experience in a computer science or math field. OR
• PhD or Doctorial in a related field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of either undergrad or grad study in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science.
  

Required Skills

• Proficient in:
• Python
• Development frameworks
• Experience in:
• Message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka, ActiveMQ, etc.)
• REST APIs, microservices, and asynchronous programming.
• Have strong attention to details and willing to take initiative.
• Ability to:
• Work independently, as well as on a team.
• Troubleshoot and isolate defects within a complex software system.
• Communicate effectively through verbal and written communication.
  

Preferred Skills

• Prior FAA Test experience.
• Experience in:
• Database development in Oracle/SQL/NoSQL.
• Java or Go.
• Monitoring and logging tools related to messaging systems.
• Working on Agile teams (Scrum/Kanban), using JIRA or similar defect/bug tracking tools.
• Familiar with:
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD pipelines and agile development methodologies.
  

Job Duties

Essential Daily Job Duties

• Provide 2nd Level Engineering support for RMLS.
• Collaborate with agile teams to develop, execute, and maintain software in alignment with FAA requirements.
• Develop, test, and deploy Python applications with a focus on messaging and event-driven architecture. Staying up to date with emerging technologies and best practices.
• Design and implement messaging workflows using brokers like RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, ActiveMQ, or similar technologies. Including integration and optimization.
• Identify, document, and track defects and issues.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint retrospectives within an Agile team environment.
• Provide feedback op process, suggesting areas of improvement.
• Assist with RMLS troubleshooting and Help Desk Support.
  
  

Work Environment

• Full-time position with a standard flexible work schedule and occasional non-standard work hours. After hours installs and support may be needed.
• Occasional travel (less than 5%).
• Cubicle environment.
  
  

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.