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General Dynamics Information Technology · 6 hours ago

Junior Python Developer

United States

Full-time

Remote

New Grad, Entry Level

$48K/yr - $66K/yr

0+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is hiring a Junior Python Developer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs in transforming the Veterans Benefits Administration. The role involves developing backend services using Python, collaborating with senior developers, and contributing to the delivery of benefits to Veterans and their families.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist with development and integration of backend services using Python

Collaborate with senior developers to implement, test, and maintain APIs and other integration solutions

Write clean, efficient, and reusable Python code, adhering to industry best practices

Help build automated tests and internal tools

Participate in code reviews, debugging, testing and documentation

Contribute to improving integration workflow and services

Qualification

PythonAgile MethodologyWeb ServicesGitAnalytical skillsWillingness to learnSDLC best practicesREST APIsJSONFast APIFlaskDjangoCloud platformsSQLNoSQLCI/CD pipelinesPostmanSwaggerScrumKanbanProblem-solving skillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Basic knowledge of Python programming and understanding of its ecosystem and libraries

Familiarity with Git or other version control systems

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Basic knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices

Willingness to learn and grow in a collaborative team setting

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred

Understanding of REST APIs and JSON

Experience with Fast API, Flask, or Django frameworks

Understanding of Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases

Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines

Experience with tools like Postman or Swagger for API testing

Familiarity with Agile development practices (Scrum, Kanban)

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Healthcare

401(k)

Paid time off

Variety of medical plan options

Some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

Vision plan

Full flex work weeks

Variety of paid time off plans

Including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave

15 days of paid leave per calendar year

10 paid holidays per year

GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees