Senior Software Developer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Developer to support a long-term federal program. This is a full-time hybrid role with 1 on-site day in our Arlington office per month. The Senior Developer will contribute to the development of an integrated solution for visualizing cybersecurity-related data. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Python development, systems integration, and data pipeline design, while working as part of an agile team to deliver scalable and reliable solutions.

Responsibilities Include:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend enterprise-level Python applications.
• Build highly performant, reliable, and scalable systems integrations, including ETL functionality and API development.
• Develop and optimize data pipelines for batch and streaming data, such as log or sensor data.
• Implement microservice-based architectures using containers and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS/EKS/Fargate).
• Work with diverse storage solutions, including relational, NoSQL, and distributed data stores (e.g., Elasticsearch, Splunk, Postgres, AWS S3, Redis).
• Leverage message queuing systems (RabbitMQ or Kafka) as part of data pipeline solutions.
• Write unit tests to ensure code reliability and maintainability.
• Collaborate within an agile development team to meet evolving requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and customers, presenting technical information clearly.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Experience:

• 10+ years developing backend enterprise-level Python applications.
• 10+ years building scalable systems integrations, including ETL and API development.
• 5+ years working with multiple storage technologies (relational, NoSQL, distributed).
• 5+ years developing microservice-based applications using containerization and orchestration tools.
• 5+ years using Git repositories with advanced branching strategies.

Skills:

• Expertise in data pipeline design and implementation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be eligible for a secret clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience integrating solutions into CI/CD pipelines.
• 3+ years experience working in Agile environments using tools like Jira and Confluence.
• 3+ years experience developing in cloud environments and leveraging cloud-native services.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and tools.
• Understanding of machine learning fundamentals.
• Contributions to open-source projects.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $130,000-$145,000 (depending on experience).

Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave, and Holidays. (As required by law)

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