Python Developer

SAIC•Ashburn, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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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