Python Developer (Cleared)

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Amazon Web Services
Test-driven development
Acceptance testing
Open source
SaaS
Web services
User stories
Software development
UI
Groupware
CircleCI
Continuous integration
Continuous delivery
Research
Cyber security
IT security
Section 508
Unit testing
Automated testing
Technical Support
Computer science
Government contracting
Python
Agile
Cloud computing
Middleware
Microservices
Interfaces
Database
API
Django
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
Jenkins
Git
Communication
Security clearance
Collaboration
Sprint
Planning
Regulatory Compliance
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Accessibility
Documentation
Recruiting
Finance
Leadership
Law
DICE

Job Details

Description

MetaPhase Consulting is currently supporting a US Federal Agency to modernize a critical application by leveraging open-source technologies following agile principles. The cloud-based application includes middleware microservices, frontend user interfaces, and backend databases/APIs.

MetaPhase Consulting is seeking a Cleared Python Developer with 4+ years of experience to join a cross functional agile development team to deliver a custom cloud application in support of a critical federal program. The developer will contribute to development tasks and activities which will include creating user interfaces and API/web services. The solution is to be built in a cloud environment and will be integrated with multiple external systems. The developer will be responsible for collaborating within an agile team (requirements, designers, testers) and client stakeholders (product owner, end-users) to understand user stories and implement assigned user stories.

Basic Qualifications
  • Minimum of 4+ years of professional experience supporting custom software development efforts
  • Experience with front-end frameworks such as Django
  • Adept in core software development in Python
  • Experience with collaborative software development and CI/CD tools (e.g., Circle CI, AWS (Amazon Web Services) or Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git)
  • Comfortable developing in a highly collaborative agile development environment (i.e., user stories, iterative development, continuous integration, continuous delivery, shared ownership, test-driven development, etc.)
  • Solid communication skills and collaborative approach with clients, team members and partners.
  • Active Secret Clearance Required - No Exceptions

Essential Responsibilities
  • Apply test driven development principles to develop, enhance, and sustain medium to large complex applications in a cloud environment
  • Collaborate with customer product owners and cross-functional agile team to support working sessions and to evaluate, define, and prioritize requirements/features/user stories
  • Contribute to technical research/analysis of user stories and participate in agile ceremonies including backlog grooming and sprint planning,
  • Complete assigned user stories by designing and developing new features/components or major enhancements to existing software while ensuring compliance Cyber Security and Federal IT security standards (i.e., NIST) as well as Section 508 accessibility requirements
  • Conduct unit testing and contribute to set up of automated testing while collaborating with testers to address found issues/bugs, and support team with documentation required by the client
  • Support demos and provide technical support to end-users for UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and/or production issues.

Work Location

Currently remote with occasional travel within the Washington, DC metro area or company HQ in Reston, VA

Travel

Occasional team meetings in Reston, VA

Education Level

4+ year of experience with a bachelor's degree in computer science or it related field; 6+ years of experience in lieu of a degree

Clearance Level

Active Secret Clearance Required; ship Required (NO EXCEPTIONS)

About MetaPhase Consulting

MetaPhase Consulting is different in its purpose - demonstrating an innovative approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:

Fastest Growing
  • Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
  • Washington Technology Fast 50 Award - 2020, 2021
  • Financial Times America's Fastest Growing Companies - 2021, 2022, 2023


Best Places to Work
  • Washington Post Best Places to Work - 2022, 2023
  • Washington's Business Journal's Best Places to Work - 2021, 2022
  • Virginia Business Magazine's Best Places to Work - 2021, 2022, 2023
  • Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms - 2020


Company & Individual Awards
  • 2021 Washington Business Journal Small Business - CEO of the Year
  • 2021 FedScoop 50 - Industry Leadership Award Nominee
  • 2021 Moxie Award Finalist
  • 2022 SECAF Government Contractor Awards ($27.5 to $50 Million in Revenue)
  • 2022 FedScoop Best Bosses Finalist - Brett McLaren
  • 2022 Washington Business Journal 40 under 40 - Brett McLaren
  • 2022 FedHealth IT and G2XChange Women in in Leadership Awards - Beth Angerman
  • 2022 George Mason University Prominent Patriots in Business - Fred Costa
  • 2022 TiE DC Capital ELITE Award
  • 2023 Elev8 Engage GovCon Finalist
  • 2023 Maryland Tech Council ICON Awards Finalist for Government Contracting Company of the Year: Over $50 Million
  • 2023 Greater Washington Government Contractor of the Year ($25 to $75 million) Awards Finalist


MetaPhase Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.

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