Python Senior Software Engineer

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 ExceptionsEssential 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 with Cyber Security and Federal IT security standards (i.e., NIST) as well as Section 508 accessibility requirements• Conduct unit testing and contribute to the 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 LocationCurrently remote with occasional travel within the Washington, DC metro area or company HQ in Reston, VATravelOccasional team meetings in Reston, VAEducation Level4+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree in computer science or IT related field; 6+ years of experience in lieu of a degreeClearance LevelActive Secret Clearance Required; US Citizenship Required (NO EXCEPTIONS)About MetaPhase ConsultingMetaPhase 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, 2023Best 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 – 2020Company & 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 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 FinalistMetaPhase 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr