Junior Python Developer

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
MBI (T2)

Job Family:
Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Agile Methodology, Software Development, Web Services
Certifications:
None
Experience:
0 + years of related experience
ship Required:
No

Job Description:

GDIT is hiring a Junior Python Developer! Join GDIT where your work will improve outcomes for our Veterans. You will support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with a Veteran first vision to transform the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) with greater visibility into claims processing. Together, we're building a future of fast, transparent claims, empowered teams, and striving for a zero backlog, directly supporting Veterans and making a real impact on the lives of those who served. This high-impact solution accelerates the delivery of benefits to Veterans and their families.

You'll work as part of a collaborative, agile team using Python and modern AWS services to build microservices, data pipelines, and automation tools that power one of the most meaningful missions in government IT.

Work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• 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.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED (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

WHAT WOULD BE EVEN BETTER (PREFERRED):

• Understanding of REST APIs and JSON
• Experience with Fast API, Flask, or Django frameworks.
• Understanding of Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• 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)

Why GDIT:

• Purposeful Work: Support those who've served by building software that delivers.

• Career Development: Access to training, mentorship, and certification programs.

• Tech-Forward: Work with cloud-native architectures and modern DevSecOps pipelines.

• Flexible Work: Remote-friendly and supportive of work-life balance.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, healthcare, 401(k), and paid time off.

#Veteran_First

The likely salary range for this position is $64,230 - $65,550. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Remote

Work Location:
Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans