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We are a Veteran-Owned Small Business dedicated to bridging complex operational challenges with modern data solutions.\n\nSecurity Clearance Requirement: Current TS/SCI with polygraph\nLocation Note: 100% On-Site\nRelocation: Relo support for candidates outside the commuting area will be considered\n\nPosition Description:\n\nJTEC Consulting is actively hiring Mid-Level and Senior-Level Python Software Engineers to join a specialized team developing and deploying high-impact data systems across classified federal environments in the Herndon/Chantilly area. In this role you will work within an agile team of developers, data scientists, and mission experts to solve complex, data-heavy challenges. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated experience to design, build, and deploy containerized microservices and backend APIs in an AWS cloud infrastructure supporting multiple active task orders across data science and software engineering initiatives. A current security clearance with agency-specific polygraph is strictly required for consideration.\n\nCore Responsibilities:\nBackend & API Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable backend microservices and APIs using Python and FastAPI.\nCloud Infrastructure & Deployment: Deploy, manage, and scale microservices within secure cloud environments (AWS C2S) using Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.\nData Integration & Search: Build and optimize data pipelines and search capabilities across large-scale structured and unstructured datasets using SQLAlchemy, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, and PySpark.\nCI/CD & DevOps Automation: Automate software testing, integration, and deployment using Jenkins, Git/GitHub, and shell scripting.\nAgile Collaboration: Participate in end-to-end agile development sprints, conduct peer code reviews, and align engineering practices with security guidelines (ISSM/IA).\nEducation and Qualifications:\nU.S. citizenship\nCurrent TS/SCI with agency-specific polygraph required for consideration\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline (equivalent years of direct experience considered in lieu of a degree)\nExperience Level:\nMid-Level: 5+ years of software development experience with a focus on Python\nSenior Level: 8+ years of software development experience with advanced architectural design experience\nEffective written and verbal communication skills to support a collaborative, cross-functional team\nTechnical Qualifications:\nModern Python development (FastAPI, Flask, or similar REST frameworks)\nRelational & Object-Relational Mapping tools (e.g., SQLAlchemy, SQL databases)\nContainerization & Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, or Helm)\nCloud Computing experience (AWS, AWS C2S, EC2, Lambda, VPC)\nVersion Control & Automation (Git, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines)\nPreferred Qualifications:\nHands-on experience with big data processing tools (PySpark, Airflow, Trino, NiFi, or Hadoop)\nExperience configuring and maintaining Elasticsearch / ELK Stack or OpenSearch clusters\nKnowledge of additional languages (Java, C++, or Bash scripting)\nFamiliarity with machine learning frameworks or data modeling techniques\n#CJ\n#FullScopePoly #TSSCI #ClearedJobs #SecurityClearance #ChantillyVA #NoVAJobs #DMVJobs #BackendEngineer #SoftwareEngineering #DataEngineer #PythonAutomation #CloudDev #Django #Flask #SQLAlchemy\n\nJTEC Consulting LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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