Contract Python Developer Remote Jobs in Washington, DC

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Job Summary

About the Role We are looking for a motivated Software Engineer to join our team and help build AI agents that solve real-world problems for customers and employees alike. You will work closely with senior engineers and product partners to design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and AI-driven workflows. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is passionate about Python, agentic workflows, and learning best engineering practices in a high-growth field.

Job Description

What You Will Do:

Agent Development: Contribute to the development of AI agents, prompt engineering, and supporting backend infrastructure.

Clean Code: Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable Python code that follows established coding standards within the team.

Quality Assurance: Implement unit tests and integration tests to ensure agent reliability and prevent regressions.

Workflow: Use Git and CI/CD tools effectively within a collaborative team environment.

Agile Participation: Engage in Scrum ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives.

Troubleshooting: Debug and troubleshoot issues in development and production, specifically focusing on the unique challenges of LLM outputs.

Peer Growth: Collaborate with team members through code reviews, focusing on learning and maintaining high code quality.

What We’re Looking For:

Python Proficiency: Strong foundational coding skills in Python (familiarity with asyncio or FastAPI is a plus).

Problem Solving: Solid analytical and debugging skills, especially when dealing with complex data structures or APIs.

Core Fundamentals: Solid understanding of data structures, RESTful APIs, and backend service architecture.

Engineering Rituals: Familiarity with Git workflows and a strong understanding of why we do code reviews.

Testing Mindset: Experience with testing frameworks (like pytest) and an understanding of test-aware development.

Agile Experience: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative Agile environment.

Growth Mindset: An eagerness to learn new technologies, ask "why," and take ownership of your professional growth.

Nice to Have:

AI/LLM Interest: Exposure to LLMs or agent frameworks

Infrastructure: Familiarity with cloud platforms and Docker/containerization.

Data Handling: Experience with asynchronous processing or message queues

Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills:

Adaptability; Critical Thinking; Curious Mindset; Customer-Oriented; Python (Programming Language)

Salary:

Primary Location Pay Range: $142,651.46 - $213,977.19

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years