USAJOBS · 15 hours ago
Python Developer
Woodlawn, Maryland, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$144K/yr - $144K/yr
4+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Python Developer to join their innovative technology team at the Social Security Administration. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale Python applications that integrate machine learning and large language models, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver new features.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain large-scale Python applications integrating ML and LLM models
Utilize popular Python modules (e.g., NumPy, Pandas) for data processing and analysis
Conduct performance analysis to identify memory leaks and ensure scalability in multi-threaded environments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices
Use Git or Bitbucket for version control and collaborate using Visual Studio Code
Integrate with PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases using SQL
Implement and maintain security best practices, including authentication and authorization
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems
Resolve production outages and issues by analyzing Splunk logs and Dynatrace
Apply scaled agile practices and update user stories in Kanban/Sprint boards
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required
Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required
Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results
Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period
Relocation expenses will not be paid
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement
Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin
Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate
To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series, the applicant must demonstrate the following competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving
Minimum Qualifications: Grade 14 - At least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 level, or equivalent, which includes designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale Python applications integrating machine learning (ML) and large language models (LLMs); utilizing popular Python modules (e.g., NumPy, Pandas) for data processing and analysis; conducting performance analysis to identify memory leaks and ensure scalability in multi-threaded environments; collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features; writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code following Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices; using Git or Bitbucket for version control and collaborating with team members using Visual Studio Code; integrating PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases using SQL; implementing and maintaining security best practices, including authentication and authorization; participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback to team members; troubleshooting, debugging, and upgrading existing systems; resolving production outages and issues by analyzing Splunk logs and Dynatrace; applying scaled agile practices and updating user stories in Kanban/Sprint boards
Minimum Qualifications: Grade 15 - 52 weeks of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 level or above, which includes leading the design, development, and maintenance of large-scale Python applications integrating machine learning (ML) and large language models (LLMs); providing expert guidance in utilizing popular Python modules (e.g., NumPy, Pandas) for advanced data processing and analysis; conducting and overseeing performance analysis to identify memory leaks and ensure scalability in multi-threaded environments; collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features; writing and reviewing clean, maintainable, and efficient code following Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices; managing version control using Git or Bitbucket; architecting and integrating PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases using advanced SQL techniques; implementing and maintaining security best practices; leading code reviews; troubleshooting, debugging, and upgrading existing systems; applying scaled agile practices; demonstrating advanced proficiency in developing large-scale, scalable, multi-threaded Python applications; architecting solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and other cloud platforms; integrating ML and LLM models into production applications
Benefits
Flextime and Alternate Work Schedules are available
Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
Outstationing may be available at the GS 15 level.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
10001+ employees
Funding
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