SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER WITH PYTHON (TS/SCI CLEARANCE REQUIRED)

Senior Software Developer With Python ExperienceNorthHill Technology Resources has a need for a Senior Software Developer with Python experience to support a Federal Program in Springfield, VA. This is a direct-hire role with our client, a fast-growing Federal Integrator. An active TS/SCI Clearance is required, will sponsor for CI Polygraph within first year.Job Summary: Designs, develops, evaluates, plans and tests AI features across a few software programs and applicationsJob Duties:Integrate multiple data streams into customer systemComplete Cloud platform migrations (between currently existing and available platforms)Develop AI features for existing Ontology-based software applicationsCreates sustainable software applications – work is estimated accurately, branching strategies are efficient, code repos are maintained, etc.Works as a member of an agile scrum team and participates in regular agile ceremonies applying scrum methodologies – daily stand up, planning, sprint reviews, demos, retrospectives.Implements requirements from the product backlogAssists in writing backlog requirements/user storiesUtilizes a modern DevSecOps approach in building software applicationsDevelop and modify applications, software, services, utilities, interfaces, and IT systems that support systems and analysts.Skills/Qualifications: Required:5+ years of experienceBachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering or any related field/major, or 3 additional years of experience in information technology.Senior-level software development experience designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and mission-focused applications.Strong programming experience with Python, Java, and/or Scala.Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs, Git-based workflows, automated unit/integration/system testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery practices.Hands-on experience with Docker/containerization, microservice architectures, Helm, and development container environments.Experience developing applications using Generative AI technologies, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Large Language Models (LLMs), and LLM-enabled workflows.Experience designing, deploying, and supporting cloud-native applications using AWS, OpenShift, and Kubernetes.Experience integrating, transforming, and managing data from multiple sources, organizations, and network environments.Experience deploying applications into new or complex network environments.Experience applying DevSecOps practices, including secure software development, code hardening, dependency/package updates, vulnerability remediation, and automated security scanning.Ability to troubleshoot complex software systems and collaborate across development, infrastructure, security, and mission teams.Desired:Familiarity with data normalization, transformation, and visualization techniques.Familiarity with graph-based data models, data relationships, and advanced data structures.Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.Experience developing and presenting technical metrics, status reports, and project updates to internal leadership and external customers.Demonstrated ability and willingness to mentor junior developers and contribute to team engineering practices.