1

Hourly Python Contractor Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Data Scientist

Vienna, VA

$150K - $195K/hr

In addition, the Contractor shall design and implement advanced design configurations for complex ... Python NLP packages such as Spacy, Gensim, or NLTK Deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch ...

Programmer - AI Trainer

Alexandria, VA ยท On-site +1

$50 - $100/hr

Advantages of contracting with us: * You'll be able to choose which projects you want to work on ... Projects are paid hourly starting at $50-$100+/hr, with bonus rates available on some projects ...

Programmer - AI Trainer

Washington, DC ยท On-site +1

$50 - $100/hr

Advantages of contracting with us: * You'll be able to choose which projects you want to work on ... Projects are paid hourly starting at $50-$100+/hr, with bonus rates available on some projects ...

Penetration Tester

Beltsville, MD ยท On-site

$60 - $70/hr

Beltsville, MD Salary: $60.00 USD Hourly - $70.00 USD Hourly Description: The Judge Group is ... Federal Contracting Experience * Familiarity with working in government environments, including ...

Showing results 21-40

Hourly Python Contractor information

What is the difference between Hourly Python Contractor vs Python Developer?

AspectHourly Python ContractorPython Developer
CredentialsTypically no formal certification required, but experience and portfolio matterOften holds a degree in computer science or related field, certifications like PCEP or PCAP are common
Work EnvironmentFreelance, project-based, remote or on-siteFull-time or part-time employment, usually in an office or remote
Employer UsageHired for specific projects or short-term tasksPart of a company's development team, involved in ongoing projects
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for flexible, short-term Python workSeeking full-time or long-term Python development roles

Hourly Python Contractors are typically freelancers hired for specific projects without formal employment, while Python Developers are usually employed full-time within organizations. Both roles require Python skills, but their work arrangements and commitments differ significantly.

What job categories do people searching Hourly Python Contractor jobs in Washington look for?

The top searched job categories for Hourly Python Contractor jobs in Washington are:

What cities in Washington are hiring for Hourly Python Contractor jobs?

Cities in Washington with the most Hourly Python Contractor job openings:

Infographic showing various Hourly Python Contractor job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 54% Full Time, 39% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Enterprise - Data Science Software Engineer - Python, ML, AI 7/2/2026 Laurel, MD

Laurel, MD โ€ข On-site

Erias Ventures, LLC
IT Servicesย โ€ขย 1 - 10 employees

$117K - $140K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Enterprise - Data Science Software Engineer - Python, ML, AI

Laurel, MD

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving, open communication, and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas.

Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technically strong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description

We are seeking a Software Engineer who shall develop, enhance, and prototype compliance and business processing analytics and tools. Develop new methods for automating compliance functions and improve existing methods. Contractor will investigate, integrate, and test compliance modernization Machine Learning/AI algorithms and research proof-of-concepts in the RD environment. Contractor will develop models and implement appropriate metrics and monitoring of developed tools, functions, and data flows.

Clearance

A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance (within 7 years) is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Experience

Twenty (20) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Required skills
  • Experience with Java, Scala, and Python
  • Experience with Lucene, JEXL, SQL, JSON
  • Random Forest and ability to do feature development for Random Forest
  • Experience with Machine Learning Model building and monitoring
  • Experience developing in a Linux operating environment
  • Experience with Ghostmachine (Map/Reduce)
  • Experience with GM Learn
  • Experience with Jupyter Notebooks
  • Experience with IntelliJ and/or Eclipse
  • Experience with Git/Gitlab and/or Stash/Bitbucket
  • Experience with Jira
  • Experience with Confluence
  • Experience with Scikit-learn
  • Agency Compliance standards, policies, and authorities
  • Experience with Agency corporate systems
  • Experience with documentation and reviewing documentation
Desired skills
  • Data Science skills/background
  • Experience with AWS
  • Experience implementing ML systems
  • Experience with Spark
  • Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
  • Agentic AI
  • Large Language Models (LLM)
  • Machine Learning Feature Development
  • Other Machine Learning models and techniques
Benefits

Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $250,000 - $280,000.

Wealth Benefits
  • Above Market Hourly Pay
  • 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
  • Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
  • Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees
Health Benefits
  • Company subsidized Medical Coverage
  • 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
  • 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance
  • Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
Happiness Benefits
  • Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
  • Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
  • Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
  • Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
  • Onboarding and Annual Swag
  • Company Paid Professional Development and Training

At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

#J-18808-Ljbffr