Python Developer (W2 Only Open for Sponsorship)

Job Title: Sr Python Developer with Microservices/AWS exp

Location: Reston, VA

Job Type: Contract

Visa Friendly Role-Open for H1B's SponsorShip

No C2C only W2

Senior Software Engineer - Microservices will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance microservices that support the organization’s core platforms and applications. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, secure, and efficient solutions aligned with both business and technical objectives. Looking for a strong python developer with very strong experience within deploying microservices to production and working within an AWS environment.

Skills:

• Proven experience in developing and deploying production grade Microservice implementations - need experience doing all of this within Python
• Deep experience with AWS services (EC2, ECS, Batch, ALB, API Gateway, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, EFS, etc. )
• Design and implement scalable, resilient, high performing, optimized and secure microservices using modern frameworks and technologies.
• Lead the software development lifecycle from architecture and design through implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers to define and refine technical requirements.
• Ensure high code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and adherence to best practices.
• Proficiency with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Knowledge of one or more of the following:

• Node.js. Some C++ knowledge would be beneficial.
• Most work will be done in the backend - there is some UI related work within angular, but not necessary
• Experience in handling/processing large data across XML, JSON and Parquet formats would be beneficial.
• Experience in using Coding Assistants like GHCP is required
• Experience with CI platform like GitLab required
• Experience in infrastructure automation using Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tools

Education/Work Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
• Professional certification(s) desired 10+ years software development experience across the appropriate platform
• Solid IT background and experience.
• Experience as a Senior Developer for projects similar in scope and responsibility

Interview process - first round virtual, second round in person at RTC

• Previous candidates have fell short in python - they are looking for someone who's primary language is python and java/java script as a nice to have

Required 3 days on site within Reston, VA - no options for other offices