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Leidos

Senior Python Developer

Springfield, VA · On-site

$131.30K - $237.35K/yr

Expertise in scripting (Python, shell scripting) * Expertise with Docker and container ... About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial ...

Leidos

Senior Python Developer

Manassas, VA · On-site

$131.30K - $237.35K/yr

Expertise in scripting (Python, shell scripting) * Expertise with Docker and container ... About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial ...

Leidos

Senior Python Developer

Merrifield, VA · On-site

$131.30K - $237.35K/yr

Expertise in scripting (Python, shell scripting) * Expertise with Docker and container ... About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial ...

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CNO Python Software Engineer (AE26011431)

Advantage Engineering & IT Solutions Inc

Hanover, MD • On-site, Remote

$50 - $69/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

AEITS, Inc., a GTSC company, is growing its team! Seeking a CNO Python Software Engineer to support our customer in the Fort Meade, MD area.

Location: Hanover, Maryland

All work is on-site. This is not a hybrid or remote position.

Mission: As a CNO Python Software Engineer on our team, you will play a key role in developing advanced CNO capabilities that directly support national security. You'll work in a collaborative environment focused on solving complex technical challenges in support of our customer's most critical missions.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop new bleeding edge software, leveraging your knowledge in programming and coding with Python to solve challenging problems and create the best solutions.
  • Work with the entire Software Development Lifecycle, including planning, requirements analysis, designing, developing, testing and deployment of new or improved CNO Capabilities.
  • Debugging and troubleshooting software.
  • Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new requirements, or to improve performance.
  • Perform quality control on team products.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of multiple software development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, TDD, Waterfall).

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma and 11+ years of programming experience, or BS Degree in a technical discipline and 7+ years of programming experience.
  • Experience with Python.
  • Experience with Python Task Automation.
  • Experience with Object Oriented Analysis and Design.
  • Experience programming using Software Version Control.
  • Experience programming using JSON and YAML.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with software analysis and/or reverse engineering.
  • Experience with networking (TCP/IP) and socket level programming.
  • Experience programming using agile software development methodology.
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with Subversion/GIT.
  • Experience with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, Jira, Crucible).
  • Experience with software troubleshooting and debugging.
  • Experience Unit/System/Integration testing.
  • Knowledge of CNO environment.

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain stationary for extended periods (50% of the time) and operate computer equipment and office machinery.

Travel

Less than 10% travel may occur.

BENEFITS - Full-time Employees

  • 401K with employer contribution. Fully vested at 1 year anniversary.
  • Five (5) weeks comprehensive annual leave (25 workdays).
  • Additional leave can be earned in lieu of overtime.
  • 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays.
  • Up to $5,000 annually for individually tailored education / training program.
  • All education plans must be pre-approved by Advantage Engineering management.
  • Life Insurance at 1x annual salary with employee option to purchase additional coverage for self and dependents.
  • Short-term and long-term disability.
  • We contribute a generous portion towards the cost of monthly medical plans for any of the three medical, 1 dental and 1 vision plan provided by CareFirst.
  • All employees are eligible to earn generous incentives and performance bonuses.

AEITS, a GTSC company, is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical, mental or sensory disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

GTSC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and require assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by contacting us at Recruiting@GTSC.com

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