Backend Software Engineer
Job Location:
McLean, MD - USA
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Job Summary
As a Backend Software Engineer you will work on modernizing legacy enterprise systems by decomposing monolithic Java services into cloud-native Python microservices. This role is centered on Python development. You will design and deploy lightweight REST APIs and batch processing jobs across serverless and containerized environments.
We are looking for candidates with 5 years of experience writing production Python software using Agile and DevSecOps methods such as build/release management CI/CD practices and test automation.
- Decompose legacy Java monolithic services into modular Python microservices
- Design develop and deploy concise Python REST APIs and batch service jobs
- Deploy and operate services in AWS Lambda and Kubernetes environments
- Apply DevSecOps concepts and CI/CD pipeline practices to accelerate secure delivery
- Understand the needs of stakeholders and convey this to other developers
- Write and debug code for innovative software solutions
- Troubleshoot software quality security and reliability issues
- Participate in code reviews and quality assurance activities
- Automate unit and functional tests
- Test and examine code written by others and analyze results
- Ensure that software is secure against cyber threats
- Identify technical problems perform root cause analysis and develop software updates and fixes
- Support production releases (including deployment troubleshooting and testing)
- Document software code features and training guides
- Document as-is state of legacy systems perform gap analysis and produce artifacts that articulate decomposition options and recommendations
- Leverage containerization and serverless platforms to modernize software systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
- Bachelors degree and 5 years total experience
- 3 years of experience writing production Python code
- Experience decomposing or refactoring legacy Java and/ services into Python microservices
- Experience writing and deploying REST APIs and batch jobs in Python
- Experience deploying Python applications to AWS Lambda and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with DevSecOps concepts and CI/CD pipeline tools such as Harness and GitLab CI/CD
- Experience with Git SCM providers such as Gitlab
- Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Docker
- Experience implementing automated testing frameworks including unit testing in Python (e.g. pytest unittest)
- Experience with Databricks for data engineering ETL or analytics workloads
- Experience integrating with Salesforce APIs or developing on the Salesforce platform
- Certifications:
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- AWS Certified Developer Associate
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
- 5 years of application development experience in an Agile environment
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or AWS CDK
Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary including but not limited to geographic location contractual requirements education knowledge skills competencies and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $85000 to $170000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunks total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.
Identity Statement
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Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland Federal Civilian Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an employee owned company we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story visit .
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by participates in the E-Verify program.
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