Backend Software Engineer

Steampunk•McLean, VA

About The Position

As a Backend Software Engineer, you will work on modernizing legacy enterprise systems by decomposing monolithic Java and .NET 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.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years total experience
3+ years of experience writing production Python code
Experience decomposing or refactoring legacy Java and/or .NET 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)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Databricks for data engineering, ETL, or analytics workloads
Experience integrating with Salesforce APIs or developing on the Salesforce platform
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

Responsibilities

Decompose legacy Java and .NET 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

Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $85,000 to $170,000.
Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees.
Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

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