Senior Python Developer, AWS Serverless

OpenDataJobs • Washington, DC

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

Peregrine Advisors is seeking a Senior Python Developer to join their data and technology innovation hub. This role involves owning the technical design and delivery of defined application or solution areas within a federal government context. The developer will make design decisions, guide implementation, and ensure the quality of integrated solutions through production. The work focuses on modern cloud-native systems, particularly serverless, event-driven architectures on AWS, and integrating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products. The position emphasizes adaptability, continuous learning, and creating public value through technology. Developers are encouraged to use AI-assisted development tools and contribute to the firm's growth.

Requirements

• Sole United States citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust determination.
• At least seven years of software development experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Expert-level command of Python.
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud-native development on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Proficiency with modern languages and frameworks.
• Proficiency with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
• Experience with automated testing.
• Experience with secure coding.
• Ability to own the technical design and delivery of an application or solution area, including component design, integration, and delivery through production.
• Basic proficiency in writing, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• An Amazon Web Services certification.
• Serverless and event-driven development experience.
• Federal information technology experience.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted developer tooling.

Responsibilities

• Leading feature work on an Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud-native stack, with ownership of user stories from refinement through production.
• Directing the build of serverless, event-driven application workflows on Lambda and Step Functions.
• Owning how commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products integrate with the larger system frameworks built in-house.
• Designing and shipping the application programming interface (API) connections that modern system architectures rest on.
• Leading the data and document pipelines that automate manual, paper-heavy work.
• Improving code, tests, and people.
• Making and communicating hard calls without drama.
• Keeping the team steady and productive when priorities shift.
• Communicating clearly and adapting across roles and clients.
• Experimenting, learning from failure, and trying again quickly.
• Owning an outcome rather than simply being given a task.
• Developing modern cloud-native systems that create exceptional business value through streamlined, automated operation.
• Building an integrated application or solution area whose components work together reliably, with tested code and a consistent quality bar.
• Creating automation that replaces manual validations, checks, and workflows.
• Building and maintaining delivery paths, including pipelines and automated tests.
• Utilizing AI-assisted development as the default way of working.
• Improving other developers through working alongside them.
• Launching new capabilities, tools, and lines of business over time.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision with the employee premium fully paid and half of dependent premiums.
• Employer-paid life, accidental death, and short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• A 401(k) matched 100% up to 4% of salary, vesting immediately.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Sponsored professional certifications and continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior