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In addition, you would also work with our Data Science team to help operationalize the ML models for our v2 platform.\nYour solutions should keep in mind scalability, with optimized usage of distributed computing using frameworks like Spark. You should also have strong familiarity and experience with how to leverage the AWS ecosystem to bring in relevant AWS tools, services, and resources to enable substantial processing of very large datasets before runtime, entity resolution between very large datasets, and real-time processing in a scalable, distributed computing environment.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nLead the development efforts to create platform v2\nParticipate in software programming initiatives to support innovation and enhancement, using Python and PySpark.\nLeverage the AWS ecosystem to bring in relevant tools, services, and resources to enable distributed computing and scalable processing of very large datasets.\nProblem solve and think creatively about the big picture and solution for our customers, proactively anticipate problems, and be customer-centric in our development and design, and be open-minded to different solutions for achieving a development milestone.\nClearly document processes, methodologies, and tools used.\nExperience Required:\nB.S. in relevant technical degree\nSignificant use and experience (at least 3-5 years) with Python, required\nSignificant experience (at least 3-5 years) with distributed computing and corresponding languages such as PySpark in the Spark ecosystem, required\nSignificant experience (at least 3-5 years) with the AWS ecosystem, including tools, services, and resources that enable scalable, distributed processing, required\nSignificant use and experience with writing complex SQL queries and analysis of data correlations, required\nExperience utilizing software testing performance tools, such as Junit\nExperience and knowledge of Git, AWS CodeCommit, or other such repos\nKnowledge of ML fundamentals and acquaintance of popular ML libraries\nAbility to work independently and integrate with other team members\nProject management skills, ability to scope out timeline, methodology, and deliverables for development, testing, and integration into the platform\nExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)\nWell-versed with using version control systems\nThe position is remote. The candidate must have the legal right to work in the United States.\nInterview Process:\nWe will conduct 3 rounds of interviews.\nFirst Round: Culture, fit, and background interview with the company Founders\nSecond Round: Technical Interview\nThird Round: In-Person Day with Founders (We will have the candidate fly out to D.C. to meet the founders and team.)\nJob Type: Full-time\nSalary: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nSchedule:\nMonday to Friday\nApplication Question(s):\nAre you able to work full-time on a W2?\nIf selected, are you willing/able to fly to Washington, DC for an inperson interview (all travel expenses paid)?\nExperience:\nPython: 3 years (Required)\nDistributed Programming: 2 years (Required)\nAWS deployment: 2 years (Required)\nSpark: 2 years (Required)\nPySpark: 1 year (Required)\nApache Spark: 1 year (Preferred)","company":"Lookfarlabs","rawCompany":"lookfarlabs","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":true,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-10T13:04:42.020Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"},{"code":"15-2051.00","title":"Data Scientists","slug":"data-scientists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Remote Python Developer","description":"Our Python Developer will have the opportunity to build scalable systems and software for commercial and government use, by developing scalable solutions that leverage modern architecture and best practices, and enable significant processing at runtime. You will provide technical expertise and support in the design, development, implementation, and testing.\nYou will also participate in and/or direct major deliverables of projects through all aspects of the software development lifecycle including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding for back-end, and unit testing. In addition, you would also work with our Data Science team to help operationalize the ML models for our v2 platform.\nYour solutions should keep in mind scalability, with optimized usage of distributed computing using frameworks like Spark. 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The candidate must have the legal right to work in the United States.\nInterview Process:\nWe will conduct 3 rounds of interviews.\nFirst Round: Culture, fit, and background interview with the company Founders\nSecond Round: Technical Interview\nThird Round: In-Person Day with Founders (We will have the candidate fly out to D.C. to meet the founders and team.)\nJob Type: Full-time\nSalary: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nSchedule:\nMonday to Friday\nApplication Question(s):\nAre you able to work full-time on a W2?\nIf selected, are you willing/able to fly to Washington, DC for an inperson interview (all travel expenses paid)?\nExperience:\nPython: 3 years (Required)\nDistributed Programming: 2 years (Required)\nAWS deployment: 2 years (Required)\nSpark: 2 years (Required)\nPySpark: 1 year (Required)\nApache Spark: 1 year (Preferred)","datePosted":"2026-08-10T13:04:42.020Z","dateModified":"2026-08-10T13:04:42.020Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Lookfarlabs","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocationType":"TELECOMMUTE","applicantLocationRequirements":{"@type":"Country","name":"US"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Washington","addressRegion":"DC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"bea982540b1655655dbddd78"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bea982540b1655655dbddd78"}}