Software Engineer (Python, AWS)

OpenDataJobs • Washington, DC

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

Peregrine Advisors is hiring a Software Engineer to build Python backend services and secure APIs on Amazon Web Services (AWS) for federal clients. The initial assignment will likely involve building the backend for a federal agency’s filer-application processing, moving submissions through document processing, validation, and decisioning. The work includes developing Python and FastAPI (or similar framework) services and REST APIs, implementing cloud workflows on AWS, and supporting PostgreSQL data, identity, and access management in a regulated environment where security and auditability are essential. The hybrid role is based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area; commuting cadence varies by assignment. The initial engagement requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust determination.

The position calls for someone who takes ownership, learns quickly, experiments, and builds production-ready backends and APIs. The engineer is expected to use evolving AI tools to help implement, test, and improve owned components while reviewing their output and remaining accountable for delivered code. The technical assessment is a live Python coding exercise.

This is a full-time W-2 position with a salary of $92,000 to $133,000 per year. Peregrine supports employee development through onboarding, sponsored professional certifications and continuing education, and opportunities to rotate across functions and assignments.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of software development experience in Python.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Hands-on experience building secure REST APIs on AWS with FastAPI or a similar framework.
• Experience with PostgreSQL.
• Experience implementing authentication and access control.
• Experience with clean, automated software delivery.
• Proficiency in writing, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• U.S. citizenship for the initial engagement.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust determination for the initial engagement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with OAuth and AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Experience building microservices.
• Experience with GitHub Actions.

Responsibilities

• Build backend services and secure APIs that process filer applications through document processing, validation, and decisioning.
• Develop Python and FastAPI (or similar framework) backend services and REST APIs.
• Build AWS cloud workflows using services such as Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway, and S3.
• Work with PostgreSQL and implement appropriate identity, authentication, and access controls.
• Deliver clean, automated software delivery.
• Use AI tools to assist with implementation, testing, and improvement of owned components; review and test their output and remain accountable for delivered code.
• Take ownership of outcomes and adapt to evolving assignments and client needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; employee premiums are fully paid and half of dependent premiums are paid.
• Employer-paid life, accidental death, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 4% of salary, with immediate vesting.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Sponsored professional certifications and continuing education.
• Extensive onboarding and opportunities to rotate across functions and assignments.

What This Job Offers

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