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Lead Python Full Stack Developer Jobs in Virginia

Guidehouse

Lead Full-Stack Developer

Mclean, VA · On-site

Lead solution architecture and hands-on full-stack engineering for scalable, secure distributed ... Expert proficiency in Python and JavaScript, with proven experience leading teams of five or more ...

ECS

Full Stack Developer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Communicate with end users, team lead, and team members to create and support new products and ... Python, JavaScript, SQL, C#) * Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML ...

Palnar

Sr. Full Stack Developer

Mclean, VA · On-site

Job Title: Sr Full stack Developer (Nodejs, Python, React /Vue.JS, AWS) Location: Richmond, VA/ McLean, VA (Hybrid onsite) Duration: ~12 months Team Info : Associate Exp Technology Focused on ...

MDW Associates

Full Stack Developer

Arlington, VA · On-site

Communicate with end users, team lead, and team members to create and support new products and ... Python, JavaScript, SQL, C#). * Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML ...

MDW Associates

Full Stack Developer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Communicate with end users, team lead, and team members to create and support new products and ... Python, JavaScript, SQL, C#). * Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML ...

MDW Associates

Full Stack Developer

Arlington, VA · On-site

Communicate with end users, team lead, and team members to create and support new products and ... Python, JavaScript, SQL, C#). * Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML ...

BasisPath, Inc.

Full Stack Developer

Mclean, VA · On-site

BasisPath is seeking a talented Full Stack Software Engineer with a passion for developing secure ... Demonstrated experience using programming languages such as Java, Python, Shell Scripting (Bash ...

Bridge Core (BCore)

Full-stack Developer

Mclean, VA · On-site

Full-stack Developer McLean, VA TS/SCI with Poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver ... Strong experience with JavaScript (Hono.js) and Python (fastapi) * Strong experience with ...

Bridge Core (BCore)

Full-stack Developer

Mclean, VA · On-site

Overview Full-stack Developer McLean, VA TS/SCI with Poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we ... Strong experience with JavaScript (Hono.js) and Python (fastapi) * Strong experience with ...

Solution Street

Full Stack Python Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Solution Street is seeking a Full Stack Python Engineer with 6+ years of experience. This is an ... software developer who envisioned a safe haven for software engineers who wanted to work on ...

Bridge Core

Full-stack Developer

Mclean, VA · On-site

Overview Full-stack Developer McLean, VA TS/SCI with Poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we ... Strong experience with JavaScript (Hono.js) and Python (fastapi) * Strong experience with ...

Solution Street

Full Stack Python Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Solution Street is seeking a Full Stack Python Engineer with 6+ years of experience. This is an ... software developer who envisioned a safe haven for software engineers who wanted to work on ...

Guidehouse

Full Stack Developer

Mclean, VA · On-site

The Full-Stack Developer will work closely with clients, digital leaders, solutions architects, and ... The must-have skills include proficiency in Python and JavaScript. * For Django experience ...

Blu Omega LLC

Full Stack Developer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$130K - $145K/yr

Back Full Stack Developer Application Development Ashburn , VA Jul 22, 2026 Full Stack Developer ... Experience with Java, Python, .NET, React, or other modern frontend framework * Experience with SQL ...

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What is a Lead Python Full Stack Developer?

A Lead Python Full Stack Developer is a senior-level software engineer responsible for overseeing and contributing to both the front-end and back-end development of web applications, primarily using Python and related technologies. They guide a team of developers, design architecture, ensure code quality, and coordinate project workflows. In addition to strong technical skills, they often mentor junior team members and collaborate with other departments to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lead Python Full Stack Developer?

To thrive as a Lead Python Full Stack Developer, you need expertise in Python, front-end and back-end frameworks (such as Django, Flask, React, or Angular), and a solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns, typically supported by a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Proficiency with version control systems like Git, containerization tools such as Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS or Azure) is commonly required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills set top performers apart, enabling effective team guidance and cross-functional collaboration. These skills ensure robust, scalable solutions, smooth project delivery, and cohesive teamwork in dynamic development environments.

How does a Lead Python Full Stack Developer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams on large-scale projects?

As a Lead Python Full Stack Developer, you will frequently collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, QA engineers, and DevOps specialists to deliver complex applications. This role often involves leading technical discussions, translating business requirements into technical solutions, and ensuring seamless integration between front-end and back-end components. You'll also mentor junior developers, review code for best practices, and coordinate with other teams to align on project timelines and deliverables. Effective communication and a proactive approach to problem-solving are key to thriving in this collaborative environment.

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Cities in Virginia with the most Lead Python Full Stack Developer job openings:

Lead Full-Stack Developer

Mclean, VA • On-site

Guidehouse
Business Management Consulting • 10K+ employees
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Job description

Job Family:
Software Development & Support
Travel Required:
Up to 10%
Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do:
  • Work closely with clients, leaders, solution architects, and technical and functional leads across Guidehouse teams and market segments to support client projects, growth initiatives, and capability development.
  • Serve as a key member of the modernization team, leading and mentoring full-stack development teams while providing technical guidance and architectural oversight for innovative solution prototypes using cloud architectures and modern software technologies.
  • Lead solution architecture and hands-on full-stack engineering for scalable, secure distributed systems using modern programming technologies, AWS-native services, microservices architecture, containerization, and API-first design patterns.
  • Collaborate with user experience designers, platform engineers, product owners, solution architects, business analysts, and full-stack development teams to design, build, test, and deploy high-value, operationally resilient software products on AWS that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Define application architecture standards, design patterns, and development best practices across teams; establish architectural roadmaps for complex modernization projects; and ensure alignment with AWS Well-Architected Framework principles.
  • Lead technical decision-making, oversee implementation of complex distributed systems, and provide escalation support for challenging technical issues while managing timelines, resource allocation, and technical deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives.
  • Guide proof-of-concept development and technical demonstrations to validate solution strategies, and lead solution architecture efforts for RFPs, technical proposals, and thought leadership initiatives.

What You Will Need:
  • A Bachelor's degree ; Additional four(4) years of experience is required in lieu of degree.
  • Minimum of six (6) years of relevant full-stack application development experience, including at least four (4) years in leadership or architecture roles.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience developing, building, or modernizing applications on AWS.
  • Experience leading teams and implementing frontend and backend services for cloud-native software products and solutions using technologies such as Python, JavaScript, Django, and Vue.js.
  • Expert proficiency in Python and JavaScript, with proven experience leading teams of five or more developers.
  • Django experience is preferred; experience with Flask, FastAPI, Falcon, or SQLAlchemy may be considered as an alternative. Vue.js experience is preferred; experience with React, Svelte, or Angular version 1.6 or higher may be considered as an alternative.
  • Proven ability to work independently while leading, mentoring, collaborating with, and supporting team members to solve complex technical problems across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Proven ability to architect software products and solution prototypes, establish technical standards, validate solution strategies, and explain the tradeoffs of complex design alternatives to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience with microservices architecture, API design patterns, containerization using Docker or Kubernetes, serverless computing, and modern CI/CD practices for enterprise-scale applications.
  • Familiarity with the AWS Serverless Application Model (SAM) and proven design patterns, such as Model-View-Controller, Circuit Breaker, and Event-Driven patterns, is required. Candidates must also be able to design and build cloud-based software products that align with AWS Well-Architected Framework principles.
  • This hands-on cloud software architecture and engineering leadership role requires the ability to design, build, deploy, and architect custom AWS cloud applications while leading technical teams.
  • Proven ability to design, build, test, and deploy software products and solutions on AWS, with demonstrated success in client-facing roles and stakeholder management.
  • In-depth understanding of Agile and Scaled Agile practices, with extensive experience planning and implementing software products in agile environments while leading development teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to understand customer requirements, engineer solutions, and present complex technical concepts to executive stakeholders.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role and associated government clearance requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) to be eligible for consideration.
  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional certification.
  • AWS Certified Developer - Associate certification.
  • Experience with Flask, Docker, Amazon EKS/Kubernetes, AWS Step Functions, Amazon EventBridge, AWS Lambda, Amazon API Gateway, Elasticsearch, caching frameworks, Redis, Memcached, Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, and/or MongoDB.
  • Experience supporting solution architecture for technical proposal volumes, white papers, RFPs/RFIs, and thought leadership initiatives, with a proven track record in client services or consulting.
  • Experience with advanced monitoring and observability tools, performance tuning, and capacity planning for large-scale distributed systems.
  • Proficiency delivering cloud-based software products using modern CI/CD pipeline tools and collaborating with development, operations, and security teams to deliver secure, operationally resilient solutions.
  • Contributions to open-source projects, technical publications, or thought leadership in application architecture and cloud-native development.

What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Care.com annual membership
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.
If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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