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Senior Python Developer

Reston, VA, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $75.00 - 75.00 per hour

PTR Global

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Job Details

Skills

Quality Assurance
Python
Pandas
Data Processing
Automated Testing
RESTful
Flask
Django
Authentication
Authorization
OAuth
API
Caching
Cloud Computing
Step-Functions
Amazon EC2
Amazon RDS
Remote Desktop Services
DevOps
GitLab
Version Control
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Terraform
Docker
Application Development
Shell Scripting
Command-line Interface
Workflow
JIRA
Confluence
Productivity
GitHub
Regulatory Compliance
Artificial Intelligence
Integration Testing
Code Refactoring
Data Engineering
Amazon Web Services
PySpark
Extract
Transform
Load
Relational Databases
PostgreSQL
MySQL
SQL
Data Modeling
Data Validation
Amazon Redshift
Performance Tuning
Amazon S3
File Formats
Apache Parquet
JSON
AngularJS
UI
Soft Skills
Analytical Skill
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Design Patterns
FOCUS
Scalability
Collaboration
Agile
Documentation
Recruiting
Computer Science
Information Systems
Software Development
Software Development Methodology
Training

Summary

Position Title: Python Developer
Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid)
Duration: 12+ Months

Job Description:

The Senior Python Developer will design, develop, test, and implement cloud native applications, data pipelines, and backend services within AWS.
The role requires strong Python engineering skills, AWS service expertise, foundational data engineering capabilities, and a disciplined approach to software quality and automation.
The ideal candidate will be able to work collaboratively across teams, follow established engineering practices, and deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

Required Technical Qualifications:
Python Development:

Strong proficiency in Python for backend service development
Experience with relevant Python libraries such as Pandas, Boto3, and data processing packages
Proficiency with automated testing using PyTest, including fixtures, mocking, and parameterization
Understanding of clean code principles, error handling, type hints, and maintainable design

API Engineering:

Hands-on experience building RESTful APIs using Flask, Django, or FastAPI
Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth2)
Experience implementing API versioning, request validation, and structured error handling
Understanding of performance considerations such as throughput, latency, and caching

AWS Cloud Services:

Practical experience with key AWS services including:
Lambda, S3, Step Functions, Glue, EC2, ECS/Fargate, RDS, Redshift, CloudWatch
Ability to design event driven, serverless, and containerized architectures
Familiarity with distributed systems patterns such as retries, dead letter queues, and idempotent operations
Experience monitoring applications via CloudWatch metrics, logs, and alarms

Infrastructure, DevOps, and Tooling

Hands-on experience with GitLab for version control and CI/CD pipeline development
Experience using Terraform (or similar) for infrastructure as code
Proficiency with Docker for containerized application development
Ability to use shell scripting and AWS CLI for operational automation
Familiarity with Agile development workflows (Jira, Confluence)

AI Assisted Development Tools (Required Competency)
To support modern engineering productivity and code quality standards, candidates must:

Demonstrate familiarity with GitHub Copilot or comparable AI assisted development tools
Understand organizational expectations around responsible AI usage, including validation, security, and compliance

Use AI tools responsibly to:

Accelerate development while maintaining code correctness
Generate and refine unit tests and integration test scaffolding
Improve readability, documentation, and boilerplate reduction
Assist with refactoring, code reviews, and exploratory coding
This is a mandatory requirement, not a bonus skill.

Data Engineering Skills (Required):

Candidates are expected to have practical exposure to foundational data engineering concepts, including:
Experience building or maintaining data pipelines using AWS Glue, PySpark, or Lambda based ETL flows
Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases (e.g., Postgres, Aurora, or MySQL)
Ability to optimize SQL queries (joins, aggregations, window functions)
Understanding of data modeling, data validation, and schema evolution
Familiarity with Redshift ingestion patterns (e.g., COPY operations) and performance optimization
Experience working with data stored in S3, including partitioning, data lifecycle considerations, and file formats (Parquet/JSON)

Front-End Exposure (Preferred, Not Required):

Basic familiarity with Angular, particularly for integrating backend APIs
Ability to read and modify UI components when needed

Soft Skills and Engineering Mindset:

Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Demonstrated ability to navigate, understand, and improve existing codebases
Understanding of design patterns and architectural principles
Focus on reliability, scalability, automation, and long-term maintainability
Ability to collaborate in Agile teams and provide high quality documentation
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Qualification:
Must Have:
Client's Company Default Category:

5 to 7 plus years software development experience: 5 years
Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field: Yes
Post-graduate degree desired: Yes
Professional certification(s) desired: Yes
Strong knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Pay Range: $75.00 to $75.00

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.

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Position Id: 176063
Posted 6 hours ago

Company Info

About PTR Global

Pinnacle Group is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. Pinnacle Group includes Pinnacle Technical Resources, Inc., its flagship information technology staffing and consulting services provider; Pinnacle MSP, a managed services provider; Pinnacle Payrolling, a payrolling and independent contractor compliance provider; Pinnacle Canada, which provides staffing, MSP and payrolling services in Canada.

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