Python Developer

Set of X•Fort Meade, MD

6d•$120,000 - $247,000

About The Position

Set of X is hiring a Python Developer to join its team of engineers. The role requires strong Python expertise; experience with NiFi or Elastic is a significant plus. All positions require an active clearance, and this role requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. The candidate will analyze requirements, design and develop software, troubleshoot and improve existing systems, support database and data-repository work, and assist with software testing and documentation. A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is required, although four years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may substitute. Seven years of SWE experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. The company describes its compensation package as supporting employee well-being and professional growth. It includes a base salary, insurance coverage, a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, paid time off, technology refresh options, and an annual budget for training and professional development or tax-free student loan repayment. Additional offerings include a yearly stock grant, flex leave and exchange, monthly virtual-office reimbursement, fringe benefits, profit-sharing cash bonus, and referral bonuses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; four years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may substitute for the degree.
Seven years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Strong Python expertise.
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Nice To Haves

NiFi experience.
Elastic experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
Debug existing software and correct defects.
Recommend improvements to documentation and software development process standards.
Design and code new software or modify existing software to add features.
Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
Write or review software and system documentation.
Serve as a team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process used on a project.
Design or implement complex database or data-repository interfaces and queries.
Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, conferring with users or system engineers, analyzing systems flow, data usage and work processes, and investigating problem areas.
Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve performance.
Design, develop, and modify software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure design outcomes and consequences.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and disability insurance.
401(k) plan with employer contribution and no personal investment required to benefit.
Paid time off.
Technology refresh options, or a year-end bonus if new technology is not needed.
$5,250 annual budget for training, education, certifications, and professional memberships, or tax-free student loan repayment.
Yearly stock grant.
Flex leave and exchange plan: take up to eight weeks off or sell back unused time for double the value.
Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services.
Fringe Benefit Mall perks, including Uber rides, a beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, and Hello Fresh.
End-of-year profit-sharing cash bonus.
Referral bonus for successful referrals.