Backend Python Software Engineer

About the role

Synergy is looking for a Backend Python Software Engineer to develop, test, deploy, and sustain various Python based REST endpoints, microservices, and data model management capabilities utilizing Django and Flask frameworks to interact with data models such as MariaDB, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL and send data upon request, in JSON format, to UI front ends.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Provide middleware and backend support to all system applications.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
• Write or review software and system documentation.
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas.
• Modify existing software to correct errors to improve its performance.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required and four (4) years of experience as a SWE on projects and program of similar scope and complexity. In lieu of a degree, seven (7) years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.

Required Capabilities

• Python
• Django or Flask
• MariaDB or MongoDB
• Micro service model

Desired Qualifications

• NiFi
• PressureWave
• Swagger
• AWS, C2S or other cloud experience
• Docker
• Visual Studio Code or similar IDEs
• JSON and/or XML serialization
• Jira
• Confluence
• Git version control
• Agile

Benefits

• Compensation: Highly competitive compensation.
• Health & Retirement: Comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K Retirement plan.
• Education: Company-sponsored continuing education program.
• Work/Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off benefit and 11 paid holidays a year.
• Great Corporate Facilities: Weekly happy hour, restaurant visits, café, and collaborative office space.

About Us

Formed in July of 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, MD, our talented, dedicated staff provide a broad range of services in cybersecurity, software, data transport solutions, systems engineering, and IT services to the U.S. Intelligence and Defense Communities. We deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.