Software Developer/Python Developer

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Job Title: Software Developer/Python Developer

Location: Mclean, VA (Onsite)

Duration: Long-Term

Must Have Qualifications:

5 years’ experience of software development experience using Python.

Must have hands on experience with Python, Git, unit testing and data bases technologies including snowflake, Databricks, or SQL server. 1 – 2 years of experience working with containerization tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes). experience and performance testing would also be nice to have.

Job Description:

• Refactor and modernize existing components of an ETL application to improve
  
  

maintainability, performance, and scalability.

• Perform end to end testing to verify accuracy of all layers and perform parallel testing to
  
  

ensure data integrity of the new system.

• Establish metrics and monitoring systems to evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented
  
  

solutions.

• Diagnose and resolve defects, eliminate technical debt in new solution, and drive
  
  

continuous improvements to ensure alignment with software engineering best practices.

• Write clean, robust, high-quality code following best practices, supported by automated
  
  

unit and integration tests with strong coverage.

• Coordinate with team members across different layers of the stack (data, services, APIs,
  
  

and infrastructure) to deliver end-to-end solutions.

• Assist with infrastructure upgrades, platform migrations, and adoption of new technologies
  
  

to improve reliability, security, and operational efficiency.

• Contribute to design discussions, code reviews, and documentation; demonstrate a
  
  

commitment to collaborative problem-solving, thoughtful design, and high-quality

deliverables.

• Document findings and outcomes to build a knowledge base for future reference.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Hands-on software development experience using Python programming
• Candidate should be skilled in pandas and numpy Python libraries.
• 2–3 years of experience using Git for source control in a team-based development
  
  

environment.

• 2–3 years of experience with SQL and relational database development.
• 1–2 years of experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g.,
  
  

Docker, Podman, Kubernetes).

• 2–3 years of experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest) and implementing
  
  

automated test coverage.

• Good oral, written communication skills and team collaboration skills.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and familiarity with Agile development
  
  

processes.

Preferred Skills:

• Graduate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience engaging with team members to gather requirements, align priorities, and drive
  
  

delivery without missing delivery.

• Exposure to product and project management tools (e.g., JIRA) to support planning,
  
  

tracking, and execution.

• Relevant technical certifications.