Senior Software Engineer (Python) - Remote

3 Days Old

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support a high-impact federal cybersecurity initiative. This is a fully remote opportunity to contribute to the development of a large-scale cyber data visualization and analytics platform.
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain backend Python applications for enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions. Collaborate within an Agile (SAFe) team, including pair programming, to implement scalable and reliable data processing pipelines. Develop and integrate ETL processes and RESTful APIs to support data ingestion, transformation, and analytics. Work with persistent data storage systems such as RDS, DynamoDB, and S3, including experience with pushing/pulling data to Elasticsearch. Utilize containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes to deploy and manage microservice-based applications. Write unit tests and implement event-driven and scheduled features to ensure code reliability and maintainability. Participate in continuous improvement efforts and adapt to evolving cybersecurity requirements and technologies. Contribute to system design, architecture discussions, and backend-focused full-stack development. Required Experience: 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend Python development. Proven experience building scalable, high-performance systems and ETL pipelines. 5+ years working with data storage solutions (e.g., RDS, DynamoDB, S3). 5+ years using container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). 5+ years using Git-based version control systems (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket). Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work independently. Experience writing unit tests and implementing event-driven features. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in distributed teams. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in CI/CD environments and familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools. 3+ years of experience in Agile development teams. 5+ years working with AWS cloud services (flexibility for other cloud platforms). Experience with SQS, Kafka, and Kibana for log processing and visualization. Background in cybersecurity tools, technologies, and mission support. AWS Certification is a plus. Experience with leadership or mentorship in technical teams is a bonus.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $120,000 - $ 150,000 (depending on experience)
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick leave as required by law, and Holidays
Location: Fully remote work environment in EST
Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a US government DSH Public Trust Security Clearance
Keywords: Python, ETL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD, Agile, Cybersecurity, DHS, Kafka, Kibana, Infrastructure as Code, Data Pipelines
Location:
Mclean, VA, United States
Category:
Computer And Mathematical Occupations