Leidos · 4 days ago
Senior Python Developer
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$131K/yr - $237K/yr
4+ years expLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. They are seeking a Senior Python Developer to join a growing team of security researchers and software engineers to transition a state-of-the-art IoT security solution from the lab to multiple customers, focusing on developing new features and integrating new datasets and technologies.
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Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and maintain the deployed application
Onboard and managing new users
Actively search for and screen new data sources and technologies to meet program demands
Serve as primary point of contact for current and future data sources/technical partners
Set up technical exchange meetings and gather/catalogue data information
Understand security restrictions and access requirements
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship with TS/SCI and Counter-Intelligence Polygraph clearance
Four years of experience in a Python Development role
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Expertise in scripting (Python, shell scripting)
Expertise with Docker and container orchestration (Nomad, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
Proficiency in software development in Python
Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
Experience delivering solutions on AWS
Experience with system monitoring, introspection, and visualization technologies (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack)
Experience with GitLab CI/CD
Experience working in an Agile Scrum development team
Database administration/development experience with PostgreSQL or similar
Experience supporting full-stack solutions including RESTful API and Angular-based web UI
Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTPS, TLS)
Experience with user management and onboarding new users
Experience with Twelve-Factor App methodology
Linux system administration experience
Self-starter requiring minimal supervision
Intelligent, proactive, and driven to achieve results
Preferred
BS/MS (BA/MA) in a technical degree field, plus a minimum of 4 years directly related experience
In lieu of a degree, 10 years of directly related experience
Expertise with Linux system administration
Expertise in scripting (Bash, Python)
Expertise with container build tools (Docker, Buildah)
Expertise with Kubernetes (installing, managing, operating)
Experience with Kubernetes CD tools (FluxCD, ArgoCD)
Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Helm)
Experience delivering solutions on AWS/Azure
Experience with system monitoring, introspection, and visualization technologies (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, ELK stack)
Experience with GitLab CI
Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTPS, TLS); comfortable diagnosing and resolving networking issues
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Company
Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
10001+ employees
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Management and Executive
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Product Management
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.65M2010-08-02Acquired
2008-03-28Series Unknown· $8M
2008-03-28Convertible Note· $12.3M
Leadership Team
Agustin Ifarraguerri
Chief Technology Officer - LInC
Amy Freeman
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