Software Engineer – Python Application Development
About The Position
Quest Defense is seeking a Software Engineer to support the development of engineering software applications in a customer-facing environment. The role is part of an existing customer software team that develops, enhances, and maintains engineering applications and tools, with a primary focus on Python software development and writing original application code. The ideal candidate has a solid software development foundation and strong Python skills; deep front-end web development or database expertise is not required. This is a hybrid position, with work performed remotely and at the customer site. Increased onsite presence is expected during the initial onboarding and integration period, anticipated to last approximately 2–4 weeks. Ongoing onsite presence will depend on project and customer needs. The position offers work on mission-critical aerospace and defense programs and a collaborative, flexible, people-first environment. Quest Defense describes opportunities for career growth and advancement, competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), certification assistance, professional development support, and medical, dental, life, and disability coverage.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience developing software applications using Python.
- Understanding of software development principles and the software development lifecycle.
- Experience writing, debugging, testing, and maintaining original application code.
- Experience with source/version control tools such as Git.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative software development team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- US Person status.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing engineering or technical software applications.
- Experience working in aerospace, defense, or other engineering environments.
- Experience with Agile software development.
- Familiarity with automated testing and software configuration management.
- Experience with REST APIs, databases, or web-based applications.
- Exposure to engineering analysis or Model-Based Systems Engineering environments.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using Python.
- Develop original application code to meet engineering and customer requirements.
- Work within an existing customer software development team to implement new capabilities and enhancements.
- Translate engineering and user requirements into functional software solutions.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software issues.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, configuration management, and software release activities.
- Follow established software development practices and customer processes.
- Collaborate with engineers, software developers, and customer stakeholders.
- Develop maintainable, documented, and reusable code.
- Support application integration and testing as required.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and pay.
- Employer-matched 401(k).
- Certification assistance.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Disability coverage.
- Professional development support.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Flexible, collaborative, and friendly workplace.
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Job Type
Full-time
