Python Developer

  • McLean, Virginia
  • Full Time
Python Developer

Location: McLean, VA (No relocating Candidates) Duration : 4 Months Prior experience working at Client (highly preferred) Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Senior Python Developer to join a Developer Experience engineering team within the Enterprise Platform Technology (EPTech) organization. This role focuses on backend API development and cloud-native engineering for a critical internal platform called Quality Insights, which automates testing compliance validation and releases go/no-go decisions. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Python backend development, AWS serverless architecture, API development, DevOps practices, and full software development lifecycle ownership.

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Strong hands-on experience with Python backend/API development
  • Experience with FastAPI and RESTful web services
  • Strong AWS cloud experience, preferably within serverless architectures
  • Experience deploying and operating production-grade applications
  • Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, testing, and application support
  • Experience with DevOps and CI/CD concepts
  • Familiarity with AI-powered developer tools such as Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT, or Windsurf
  • Ability to independently handle end-to-end backend development responsibilities
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Must have previous client experience working for this customer in the past 5 years
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
  • Prior experience working at Client (highly preferred)
  • Experience working in environments aligned with Client engineering practices
  • Experience working with proprietary pipeline or enterprise deployment tools
  • Experience supporting applications in production environments
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and support backend API services using Python and FastAPI
  • Build and maintain scalable, resilient, cloud-native applications in AWS serverless environments
  • Participate in the full backend development lifecycle including development, testing, deployment, support, and DevOps activities
  • Work with ambiguous requirements and develop robust technical solutions
  • Implement comprehensive testing strategies and support production applications
  • Collaborate with engineering teams within an Agile environment
  • Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity
  • Deploy and operate web services in cloud environments
Company Benefits & Culture
  • Hybrid work model: 3 days onsite per week in McLean, VA
  • Collaborative Agile engineering environment
  • Backend-focused role (no frontend/UI development responsibilities)
  • Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale developer experience and automation platforms

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.

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Anagha ARS
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Job ID: 522944071
Originally Posted on: 5/29/2026

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