What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer - Python / AWS (Top Secret Clearance Required) position at northpointtechnology?
***This job requires active Top Secret clearance for consideration and SCI prior to start. Please apply only if you have an active Top Secret clearance. ***
North Point Technology is hiring a mission-focused Cloud DevOps Engineer to build, integrate, and harden software supporting NGA’s GEOINT mission.
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will develop, integrate, debug, and maintain software artifacts in Python in support of NGA’s GEOINT mission. You will write validation tests against existing baselines to protect code integrity during Agile development, support unit testing and software quality efforts, and work across cloud and service-oriented environments including web services and related technologies. You will also use GitLab for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and resource management, package and run applications with Docker, and collaborate with engineering teams using Jira and Confluence.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience, or 8 years of experience in lieu of a degree
- Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI
- Strong Python development experience
- Experience with software development or software integration in cloud, SOA, or web-services environments
- Experience with GitLab, including CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with Docker
- Experience with web technologies and protocols such as web servers, HTTP, and SSL
- Familiarity with AWS and cloud technologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to adapt quickly and learn new technologies
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting NGA
- Strong AWS/cloud experience
- AWS or Python certification
North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.
At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.
Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today!
For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.