Software Engineer - Python

Description

Interclypse is seeking a Senior Python Developer to support a federal agency's migration from a legacy OpenVMS/Itanium server infrastructure and DCL scripting environment to a modern Python-based middleware platform. You will work as part of a small, senior developer team under the agency's technical direction, writing production-quality Python code within a disciplined Agile/DevSecOps framework. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price engagement — we expect self-directed professionals who take ownership of deliverables and meet acceptance criteria without heavy management oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Python/FastAPI middleware services that replace legacy OpenVMS DCL script processing, including POLLVAX, TO_FDSYS, and other identified batch scripts
• Build file processing pipelines, data routing engines, hot folder watchers, and workflow management components
• Implement a dual-mode delivery system supporting both legacy share emulation and modern REST API access
• Develop SSO-integrated authentication and authorization, user and role management, and audit logging
• Create Axway FTP server integration for congressional file intake and Windows NAS connectivity for file storage
• Build task queuing systems, database integration for metadata tracking, and event-driven processing with real-time file monitoring
• Implement automated backup, error recovery/retry mechanisms, and performance optimization for concurrent client connections
• Design and execute a comprehensive testing framework including unit, integration, and UAT automated test suites
• Participate in 2-week Agile sprints, bi-weekly demos, and DevSecOps gates under agency direction
• Contribute to monthly status reports, development logs, sprint code releases, and support documentation

Requirements

• Develop Python/FastAPI middleware services that replace legacy OpenVMS DCL script processing, including POLLVAX, TO_FDSYS, and other identified batch scripts
• Build file processing pipelines, data routing engines, hot folder watchers, and workflow management components
• Implement a dual-mode delivery system supporting both legacy share emulation and modern REST API access
• Develop SSO-integrated authentication and authorization, user and role management, and audit logging
• Create Axway FTP server integration for congressional file intake and Windows NAS connectivity for file storage
• Build task queuing systems, database integration for metadata tracking, and event-driven processing with real-time file monitoring
• Implement automated backup, error recovery/retry mechanisms, and performance optimization for concurrent client connections
• Design and execute a comprehensive testing framework including unit, integration, and UAT automated test suites
• Participate in 2-week Agile sprints, bi-weekly demos, and DevSecOps gates under agency direction
• Contribute to monthly status reports, development logs, sprint code releases, and support documentation

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the following tech stacks below is great but not a requirement.
• Resilient problem solvers, cooperative teammates, and passionate innovators.
• Employee Impact Program. Every employee has the opportunity to define and get rewarded for their contributions they can make toward the long-term health of the company, customer, and employee.
• Comprehensive time off and leave programs: 31 Days (248 hours) of Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) for any vacation, holidays, illnesses, and birthdays, Parental Leave: 40 Hours, Bereavement Leave: 24 hours, Military Reserve Leave (up to 80 hours, see employee handbook for details), Jury Duty Leave 16 hours, Retirement: Unlimited 401K match up to 8% of your salary up to the federal maximum, Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision): Premium is 100% company paid (contact us for specific plan details), Health Savings Account (HSA): Interclypse contributes $750 for individuals and $1500 for families, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance includes orthodontics coverage, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Disability: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, Educational support: reimbursement up to the federal max of $5,250, Company apparel: $200 for company apparel each year, Social events: Holiday Party, Spring Picnic, Fall Picnic, happy hours and more.
• Our favorite candidates are resilient problem solvers, cooperative teammates, and passionate innovators.
• Why You Might Like This Job: You’re tired of working for a massive organization. You want to work for an established company that values your stable career. You want to work with a team that loves their job and making cool stuff. You want to work with a team focused on making a positive impact. You want to grow your skills in management or work toward becoming an expert. You value a company with a strong culture of growth and support.

Benefits

• Employee Impact Program
• Comprehensive time off and leave programs
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance includes orthodontics coverage
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Educational support: reimbursement up to the federal max of $5,250
• Company apparel: $200 for company apparel each year
• Social events: Holiday Party, Spring Picnic, Fall Picnic, happy hours and more

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