Python API Developer - SWE II

About the role

Quevera has exciting opportunities for Python API Developers to support the design and delivery of next-generation mission applications. In this role you will build scalable and secure APIs, integrate AI/ML capabilities, and deploy solutions within AWS cloud environments. We are looking for exceptional engineers comfortable operating in modern agile teams and collaborating across mission and technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and sustain scalable, secure Python-based APIs
• Integrate AI/ML models and pipelines into operational mission applications
• Deploy, optimize, and monitor solutions using AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, S3, EC2, IAM, and CloudWatch
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, data, and DevSecOps teams to ensure seamless system and application integration
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code in alignment with Quevera engineering practices
• Support troubleshooting, performance tuning, and continuous improvement within agile sprint cycles

Requirements

Must possess a current TS/SCI Polygraph clearance to be considered for this role.

Qualifications

• Fourteen (14) years of experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Skills

• Knowledge of Python with experience in FastAPI, Flask, or Django REST
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and scaling production APIs
• Hands‑on experience deploying, securing, and monitoring applications in AWS
• Familiarity with integrating AI/ML models into production applications or services
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and collaborative mindset

Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured IQWay Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit‑sharing contribution