Senior Software Engineer (Python) - Remote

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Sr Software Developer (Python) to join a Government Consulting company. The Sr Software Developer will support the development of an integrated solution to visualize cybersecurity-related data as part of an agile team, focusing on systems design, analysis, and development.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend enterprise-level Python applications
• Implement ETL processes and APIs for data pipeline processing
• Work with persistent data storage solutions (RDS, DynamoDB, etc.)
• Develop containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Collaborate in an Agile environment, participate in daily standups, and contribute to sprint demos
• Write unit tests to ensure reliable code delivery and maintain code repositories
• Support microservices-based architecture and scalable system design
• Engage in pair programming and mentor junior team members when needed

Requirements:

• 3+ years developing backend Python applications
• 5+ years building performant, reliable, and scalable systems
• 2+ years implementing ETL and APIs
• 3+ years working with persistent data storage (RDS, DynamoDB)
• 2+ years with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• 5+ years using Git (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and data structures
• Experience with AWS (preferred), CICD pipelines, and infrastructure as code
• Familiarity with SQS, Kafka, Elasticsearch, and Kibana visualizations
• Certifications: AWS Certification preferred
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Clearance Level: Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain DHS Public Trust clearance