Social Security Administration · 9 hours ago
Python Developer
Woodlawn, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Social Security Administration is looking for a Python Developer to join their innovative technology team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale Python applications that integrate machine learning and large language models to enhance digital services for over 330 million Americans.
GovernmentInnovation ManagementNon ProfitProfessional Services
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
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 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
Demonstrating advanced proficiency in developing scalable, multi-threaded Python applications
Utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS) and other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), including deployment pipelines (Jenkins)
Experience to integrating ML and LLM models into production applications
Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail
Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations
Oral Communication - Expresses information effectively, makes clear and convincing oral presentations, listens to others, and responds appropriately
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations
52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled
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
Providing technical leadership in scaled agile practices
Managing version control using Git or Bitbucket and facilitating team collaboration with Visual Studio Code
Architecting and integrating PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases using advanced SQL techniques
Leading code reviews and providing constructive feedback to team members
Demonstrating advanced proficiency in developing large-scale, scalable, multi-threaded Python applications
Architecting solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), including deployment pipelines (Jenkins)
Integrating ML and LLM models into production applications and providing strategic direction for their use
Benefits
Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
Outstationing may be available at the GS 15 level.
Company
Social Security Administration
Social Security Administration enable individuals to find social security services the government offers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bo (RudyLRomeroJr)
Chief Executive Officer
Sudhanshu 'Sid' Sinha
Chief Technology Officer
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