Remote Junior Python Developer Jobs in Columbia, MD

About Us

Otoe Missouria Group (OMG) is a tribally owned business dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions across a range of industries. Our company supports federal, commercial, and tribal clients with expert program management, project oversight, and numerous other services.

Position Summary

OMG Federal is proactively identifying talented professionals who embody our entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to service. This position is not currently funded but is expected as part of upcoming program requirements. Candidates will be notified as funding and hiring timelines are confirmed. We encourage interested applicants to apply.

We are seeking a Frontend / UI Developer to support a federal client in the Washington, DC area on a major federal application modernization initiative. This role will focus on transforming legacy government systems into modern, intuitive, and accessible digital platforms that improve mission delivery and user experience. The ideal candidate combines strong frontend engineering skills with experience building dashboards, search interfaces, and secure web applications that integrate with enterprise APIs and backend services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain modern web-based and cross-platform user interfaces for federal applications
• Modernize outdated legacy interfaces into responsive, user-friendly, scalable solutions
• Build dashboards, reporting portals, case management views, and search-driven user experiences
• Integrate frontend applications with secure backend services, middleware, and REST APIs
• Improve usability, accessibility, and workflow efficiency for internal and external government users
• Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards, WCAG guidelines, and federal UI best practices
• Collaborate with backend developers, architects, analysts, and stakeholders to define modernization priorities
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, demos, and backlog refinement
• Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevSecOps deployment processes
• Troubleshoot UI defects, browser compatibility issues, and performance bottlenecks
• Assist with user acceptance testing and production releases
• Prepare technical documentation, style guides, and reusable component libraries

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in computer sciences, Information Technology or a related field is preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Three plus (3+) years of professional frontend or UI development experience, preferably in a federal office setting
• Experience developing responsive web or cross-platform GUI applications and integrating applications with REST APIs and backend services
• Experience creating dashboards, search tools, forms, and workflow interfaces
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
• Familiarity with Python 3.x application environments and backend integrations
• Familiarity with FastAPI, Flask, or Django based systems
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Must have and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting federal agencies or government contractors
• Experience with federal digital transformation or application modernization initiatives
• Experience redesigning or replacing legacy government systems
• Experience with dashboard tools, charts, and data visualization libraries
• Experience with cloud-hosted or containerized application deployments
• Familiarity with human-centered design and usability testing practices
• Python Institute certifications strongly preferred:

o PCEP (Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer)
o PCAP (Certified Associate in Python Programming)
o PCPP (Certified Professional in Python Programming)

Work Environment & Schedule

Full-time remote role based in the Washington, DC area
Periodic travel to client meetings, planning sessions, or program events as needed
Standard business hours with flexibility based on project requirements

Why OMG Federal

OMG Federal partners with government agencies to deliver mission-focused solutions across cybersecurity, IT modernization, and operational support. Our team operates at the intersection of innovation and national security, providing professionals the opportunity to work on impactful programs in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Otoe-Missouria Group, LLC (OMG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.