Python Developer

SAIC•Ashburn, VA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom . We are currently seeking a motivated and energetic Python Developer (Entry Level) to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career in Ashburn, VA. The Python Developer will design and implement systems that support end-to-end testing and improve software reliability. The candidate will be responsible for creating automated tests for verification and validation, and for developing internal tools to support developer workflows and system monitoring.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field, 2+ years’ experience
Understanding of modern Python 3.8+ programming
Experience with Python web frameworks (e.g. FastAPI, Django, Flask)
Testing background, and experience testing REST APIs
Experience in AWS cloud
Desire and ability to automate repetitive tasks
Familiarity with Python testing frameworks (e.g. pytest, unittest)
Familiarity with automation tools (e.g. Locust)
Knowledge of Version Control Systems and CI/CD tools (e.g. Gitlab, Harness, Jenkins)
Oracle/Postgres DB, SQL experience
Clearance – Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation
Citizenship – Must be a US Citizen
Location – This position will require on-site work in Ashburn, VA 5 days per week for the first year of employment. All candidates must be within the GWA/commutable area.

Nice To Haves

Docker
Kubernetes
Master’s in computer science or related field

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure Python-based applications
Collaborate with other teams (UI, services, APIs, etc.), systems engineers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Build automated systems to enhance team collaboration and developer workflows, to automate repetitive tasks, and to report defects
Take ownership of our automated testing codebase, develop and maintain it
Develop automation test scripts and execute regression, functional, and system testing
Verify results and produce test summaries and defect reports
Generate test data and perform data validation
Test data interface messaging with JSON and XML message sets
Develop SQL and/or Unix scripts for test data generation or test harness automation

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