Software Engineer - Python

Interclypse, Inc.•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Interclypse is seeking a Senior Python Developer to support a federal agency's migration from a legacy OpenVMS/Itanium server infrastructure and DCL scripting environment to a modern Python-based middleware platform. You will work as part of a small, senior developer team under the agency's technical direction, writing production-quality Python code within a disciplined Agile/DevSecOps framework. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price engagement — we expect self-directed professionals who take ownership of deliverables and meet acceptance criteria without heavy management oversight.nt. Key Responsibilities • Develop Python/FastAPI middleware services that replace legacy OpenVMS DCL script processing, including POLLVAX, TO_FDSYS, and other identified batch scripts • Build file processing pipelines, data routing engines, hot folder watchers, and workflow management components • Implement a dual-mode delivery system supporting both legacy share emulation and modern REST API access • Develop SSO-integrated authentication and authorization, user and role management, and audit logging • Create Axway FTP server integration for congressional file intake and Windows NAS connectivity for file storage • Build task queuing systems, database integration for metadata tracking, and event-driven processing with real-time file monitoring • Implement automated backup, error recovery/retry mechanisms, and performance optimization for concurrent client connections • Design and execute a comprehensive testing framework including unit, integration, and UAT automated test suites • Participate in 2-week Agile sprints, bi-weekly demos, and DevSecOps gates under agency direction • Contribute to monthly status reports, development logs, sprint code releases, and support documentation Requirements Interclypse provides a uniquely cultivating environment where mentorship and continued learning create extraordinary professionals. Our goal is to empower our talent by putting you in the driver’s seat of your career. Software Engineering candidates have experience working in team environments, building software solutions for customers, and are looking to take their careers to the next level. Familiarity with the following tech stacks below is great but not a requirement. Required Qualifications • Develop Python/FastAPI middleware services that replace legacy OpenVMS DCL script processing, including POLLVAX, TO_FDSYS, and other identified batch scripts • Build file processing pipelines, data routing engines, hot folder watchers, and workflow management components • Implement a dual-mode delivery system supporting both legacy share emulation and modern REST API access • Develop SSO-integrated authentication and authorization, user and role management, and audit logging • Create Axway FTP server integration for congressional file intake and Windows NAS connectivity for file storage • Build task queuing systems, database integration for metadata tracking, and event-driven processing with real-time file monitoring • Implement automated backup, error recovery/retry mechanisms, and performance optimization for concurrent client connections • Design and execute a comprehensive testing framework including unit, integration, and UAT automated test suites • Participate in 2-week Agile sprints, bi-weekly demos, and DevSecOps gates under agency direction • Contribute to monthly status reports, development logs, sprint code releases, and support documentation Preferred Qualifications • Develop Python/FastAPI middleware services that replace legacy OpenVMS DCL script processing, including POLLVAX, TO_FDSYS, and other identified batch scripts • Build file processing pipelines, data routing engines, hot folder watchers, and workflow management components • Implement a dual-mode delivery system supporting both legacy share emulation and modern REST API access • Develop SSO-integrated authentication and authorization, user and role management, and audit logging • Create Axway FTP server integration for congressional file intake and Windows NAS connectivity for file storage • Build task queuing systems, database integration for metadata tracking, and event-driven processing with real-time file monitoring • Implement automated backup, error recovery/retry mechanisms, and performance optimization for concurrent client connections • Design and execute a comprehensive testing framework including unit, integration, and UAT automated test suites • Participate in 2-week Agile sprints, bi-weekly demos, and DevSecOps gates under agency direction • Contribute to monthly status reports, development logs, sprint code releases, and support documentation Our favorite candidates are resilient problem solvers, cooperative teammates, and passionate innovators.

Requirements

Develop Python/FastAPI middleware services that replace legacy OpenVMS DCL script processing, including POLLVAX, TO_FDSYS, and other identified batch scripts
Build file processing pipelines, data routing engines, hot folder watchers, and workflow management components
Implement a dual-mode delivery system supporting both legacy share emulation and modern REST API access
Develop SSO-integrated authentication and authorization, user and role management, and audit logging
Create Axway FTP server integration for congressional file intake and Windows NAS connectivity for file storage
Build task queuing systems, database integration for metadata tracking, and event-driven processing with real-time file monitoring
Implement automated backup, error recovery/retry mechanisms, and performance optimization for concurrent client connections
Design and execute a comprehensive testing framework including unit, integration, and UAT automated test suites
Participate in 2-week Agile sprints, bi-weekly demos, and DevSecOps gates under agency direction
Contribute to monthly status reports, development logs, sprint code releases, and support documentation

Nice To Haves

Develop Python/FastAPI middleware services that replace legacy OpenVMS DCL script processing, including POLLVAX, TO_FDSYS, and other identified batch scripts
Build file processing pipelines, data routing engines, hot folder watchers, and workflow management components
Implement a dual-mode delivery system supporting both legacy share emulation and modern REST API access
Develop SSO-integrated authentication and authorization, user and role management, and audit logging
Create Axway FTP server integration for congressional file intake and Windows NAS connectivity for file storage
Build task queuing systems, database integration for metadata tracking, and event-driven processing with real-time file monitoring
Implement automated backup, error recovery/retry mechanisms, and performance optimization for concurrent client connections
Design and execute a comprehensive testing framework including unit, integration, and UAT automated test suites
Participate in 2-week Agile sprints, bi-weekly demos, and DevSecOps gates under agency direction
Contribute to monthly status reports, development logs, sprint code releases, and support documentation

Responsibilities

Develop Python/FastAPI middleware services that replace legacy OpenVMS DCL script processing, including POLLVAX, TO_FDSYS, and other identified batch scripts
Build file processing pipelines, data routing engines, hot folder watchers, and workflow management components
Implement a dual-mode delivery system supporting both legacy share emulation and modern REST API access
Develop SSO-integrated authentication and authorization, user and role management, and audit logging
Create Axway FTP server integration for congressional file intake and Windows NAS connectivity for file storage
Build task queuing systems, database integration for metadata tracking, and event-driven processing with real-time file monitoring
Implement automated backup, error recovery/retry mechanisms, and performance optimization for concurrent client connections
Design and execute a comprehensive testing framework including unit, integration, and UAT automated test suites
Participate in 2-week Agile sprints, bi-weekly demos, and DevSecOps gates under agency direction
Contribute to monthly status reports, development logs, sprint code releases, and support documentation

Benefits

Employee Impact Program. Every employee has the opportunity to define and get rewarded for their contributions they can make toward the long-term health of the company, customer, and employee. This program in combination with our comprehensive time off and leave programs allow you to design a career and compensation program that enables near infinite flexibility while ensuring both company, customer, and individual health and prosperity.
Comprehensive time off and leave programs: 31 Days (248 hours) of Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) for any vacation, holidays, illnesses, and birthdays
Parental Leave: 40 Hours
Bereavement Leave: 24 hours.
Military Reserve Leave (up to 80 hours, see employee handbook for details).
Jury Duty Leave 16 hours.
Retirement: Unlimited 401K match up to 8% of your salary up to the federal maximum
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision): Premium is 100% company paid (contact us for specific plan details).
Health Savings Account (HSA): Interclypse contributes $750 for individuals and $1500 for families
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance includes orthodontics coverage
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Disability: Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Educational support: reimbursement up to the federal max of $5,250
Company apparel: $200 for company apparel each year
Social events: Holiday Party, Spring Picnic, Fall Picnic, happy hours and more