Senior Python Developer

ASRC Federal•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) is seeking a Senior Python Software Developer to join their Remote Monitoring and Logging System (RMLS) team that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. This is a 100% on-site position. RMLS is the FAA’s logging system for recording maintenance work performed on facilities in the National Airspace System (NAS), providing a rich database of unstructured text by reading every log file. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and skilled individual, an experienced Python Developer with hands-on experience in Messaging brokers, capable of working independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment.

Requirements

Be a US Citizen, have a US Green Card, or a Non-immigrant Work Authorization (VISA)
Has resided in the US for three (3) consecutive years
RealID Driver’s License/ID or current US Passport
Reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to Egg Harbor Township, NJ
All non-US Degrees must have a US Equivalency Certificate provided by the candidate
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Mathematics, or a Bachelor’s degree in another technical field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science
Nine (9) plus years of related work experience
Highly Proficient in Python
Highly Proficient in Development frameworks
Highly Proficient in Message queuing, pub/sub models, and event-driven architecture
Highly Proficient in Writing test documentation, such as test cases/procedures and reports
Experience in REST APIs, microservices, and asynchronous programming
Have strong attention to details and willing to take initiative
Ability to work independently, as well as on a team
Ability to troubleshoot and isolate defects within a complex software system
Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written communication
Expertise in implementing message-driven systems using Python and messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, or ActiveMQ
Expertise in asynchronous messaging patterns, and integration frameworks to support scalable and robust enterprise applications

Nice To Haves

Prior FAA Test experience
Experience in Python Developer with hands-on experience in Messaging brokers
Experience in Database development in Oracle/SQL/NoSQL
Experience in Java or Go
Experience in Monitoring and logging tools related to messaging systems
Experience in Working on Agile teams (Scrum/Kanban), using JIRA or similar defect/bug tracking tools
Familiar with Docker
Familiar with Kubernetes
Familiar with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and agile development methodologies

Responsibilities

Implement message-driven systems using Python and messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, or ActiveMQ
Ensure reliable and efficient communication between distributed services
Collaborate with team members in an agile team to resolve technical issues within the RMLS system
Document and test solutions
Support software installation
Attend/lead meetings, design reviews, working groups and briefings
Provide 2nd Level Engineering support for RMLS
Collaborate with agile teams to develop, execute, and maintain software in alignment with FAA requirements
Develop, test, and deploy Python applications with a focus on messaging and event-driven architecture
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices
Design and implement messaging workflows using brokers like RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, ActiveMQ, or similar technologies, including integration and optimization
Identify, document, and track defects and issues
Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint retrospectives within an Agile team environment
Provide feedback on process, suggesting areas of improvement
Assist with RMLS troubleshooting and Help Desk Support