26-1106: Python Developer - Herndon, VA

Navitas Business Consulting•Herndon, VA

2d•$110,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Navitas is seeking a hands-on Python Developer to design, develop, and maintain secure backend applications and APIs supporting enterprise and mission-critical systems for the DoD Search Portfolio. In this role, you'll build scalable Python services, integrate with databases and enterprise systems, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable, cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical problems, writing clean and maintainable code, and contributing throughout the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of hands-on Python development experience.
Strong experience building Python applications and REST APIs using Flask or FastAPI.
Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases.
Strong understanding of API design, backend architecture, and software engineering best practices.
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native application development.
Experience with AWS and modern cloud services.
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain Python backend services and REST APIs using frameworks such as Flask or FastAPI.
Develop scalable, secure, and high-performance applications that integrate with databases, enterprise systems, and external services.
Collaborate with front-end developers to support application functionality and API integrations.
Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
Support CI/CD and DevOps practices, including containerization, deployment automation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Apply secure coding standards, logging, auditing, and best practices aligned with federal and DoD requirements.
Optimize application performance, reliability, and maintainability through code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement.
Work with engineering teams to troubleshoot production issues and implement long-term solutions.
Create and maintain technical documentation for applications, APIs, and deployment processes.
Collaborate with data and AI/ML teams as needed to integrate backend services with existing analytics or machine learning solutions.