Senior Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer – Hybrid Position

Contract Type: Contract

Job Type/Length: 6+ months

Job Location: Rockville, MD, or Tysons Corner, VA, or NY/NJ

Rate: DOE

About the Position / Current Initiatives on the Team:

Key Responsibilities

·         Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable applications using Python and modern frameworks

·         Architect and implement microservices-based solutions with RESTful APIs following best practices and system design principles

·         Integrate GenAI/LLM capabilities into enterprise applications to deliver innovative solutions

·         Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define project requirements and technical specifications

·         Lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote engineering excellence across the team

·         Optimize application performance and ensure seamless integration with both relational and non-relational databases

·         Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery and deployment

·         Troubleshoot complex technical issues with precision and provide effective solutions

·         Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing initiatives

Experience

·         5+ to 15+ years of professional software development experience with a significant focus in Python.

Core Technical Skills

·         Expert-level proficiency in Python frameworks, including Django, Flask, and FastAPI

·         Strong understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and system design principles

·         Hands-on experience with data engineering and analysis libraries (NumPy, Pandas)

·         Proficiency in both relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases

·         Familiarity with front-end technologies such as Angular and Node.js

·         AI/ML Capabilities

·         2+ years of hands-on experience with GenAI/LLM integrations and implementations

DevOps & Tools

·         Solid experience with version control using Git

·         Proficiency with containerization technologies, particularly Docker

·         Proven experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines

·         Professional Competencies

·         Exceptional problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail

·         Strong analytical thinking and ability to identify and resolve complex technical challenges

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

·         Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment