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ECS · 1 day ago

Jr. Python Developer

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

ECS is a leading provider of advanced technology solutions in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and enterprise transformation. The Junior Python Developer will contribute to enterprise-scale integrations, AI-powered tools, and robust data pipelines while gaining hands-on experience with modern Python development practices.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureComplianceConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSecuritySoftware

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Responsibilities

Write clean, maintainable Python code following team standards and best practices

Develop and maintain unit tests to ensure code reliability and coverage

Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality

Learn and apply software design patterns and SOLID principles

Contribute to building connectors and data pipelines for enterprise systems

Work with REST APIs and various authentication patterns

Assist in data extraction, transformation, and processing workflows

Help implement and test integration components for platforms like Jira, SharePoint, GitLab, Azure DevOps, GitHub, or Salesforce

Support development of MCP servers for enterprise platform integrations

Contribute to AI-powered tools and intelligent automation workflows

Assist in building Python-based assessment and measurement tools

Learn Model Context Protocol concepts and implementation patterns

Work with version control systems (Git) and follow team branching strategies

Participate in Agile development processes including sprint planning and stand-ups

Collaborate with senior developers to implement features and resolve technical challenges

Contribute to technical documentation and code comments

Develop expertise in enterprise-scale Python development

Gain exposure to cloud-native infrastructure and containerization technologies

Learn about service-oriented architectures and distributed systems

Expand knowledge of AI integration patterns and modern development tools

Qualification

PythonAPI IntegrationVersion Control (Git)Python Testing FrameworksCloud PlatformsEagerness to LearnProblem-SolvingCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; or equivalent practical experience (recent graduates encouraged to apply)

0-2 years of professional Python development experience, or relevant internship/project experience

Solid foundation in Python programming fundamentals including data structures, functions, and object-oriented programming

Basic understanding of version control systems (Git)

Familiarity with Python testing frameworks (pytest, unittest) or willingness to learn quickly

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements

Preferred

Personal projects, coursework, or internships demonstrating Python proficiency

Experience with Python package management (pip, virtual environments)

Familiarity with common Python libraries (requests, pandas, NumPy)

Understanding of RESTful API concepts

Basic understanding of databases (SQL or NoSQL)

Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Familiarity with Linux/Unix command line

Knowledge of containerization concepts (Docker)

Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies

Understanding of CI/CD concepts

Familiarity with code documentation practices

Experience with collaborative development tools (Jira, Confluence, GitHub)

Interest in artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts

Experience using AI-powered development tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.)

Curiosity about Model Context Protocol or similar AI integration patterns

Academic projects involving data processing or automation

Contributions to open-source projects

Technical blog posts or portfolio demonstrating Python projects

Participation in hackathons or coding competitions

Certifications in Python, AWS, or related technologies

Company

ECS

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ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.

Founded in 2001

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.ecstech.com

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