Senior Python Developer

Description Who We Are : Kudu Dynamics is a Leidos owned company built on a decade of experience in computer network operations. Our team of engineers and researchers works across desktop, mobile, IoT, and embedded platforms to anticipate tomorrow’s threats and build cutting‑edge capabilities. Job Description : Join a growing team of security researchers and software engineers to transition a state‑of‑the‑art IoT security solution from the lab to multiple customers. This role focuses on helping end users, developing new features, and coordinating with technical partners to integrate new datasets and technologies. Location: Columbia, Maryland or Chantilly, Virginia. Minimum Requirements US Citizenship with TS/SCI and Counter‑Intelligence Polygraph clearance Four years of experience in a Python Development role Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field Expertise in scripting (Python, shell scripting) Expertise with Docker and container orchestration (Nomad, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm) Proficiency in software development in Python Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible) Experience delivering solutions on AWS Experience with system monitoring, introspection, and visualization technologies (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack) Experience with GitLab CI/CD Experience working in an Agile Scrum development team Experience with database administration/development (PostgreSQL or similar) Experience supporting full‑stack solutions including RESTful API and Angular‑based web UI Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, TLS) Experience with user management and onboarding new users Experience with Twelve‑Factor App methodology Linux system administration experience Self‑starter requiring minimal supervision Intelligent, proactive, and driven to achieve results Specific Duties Troubleshoot and maintain the deployed application Onboard and manage new users Actively search for and screen new data sources and technologies to meet program demands Serve as primary point of contact for current and future data sources/technical partners Set up technical exchange meetings and gather/catalogue data information Understand security restrictions and access requirements Education Requirements BS/MS (BA/MA) in a technical degree field, plus a minimum of 4 years directly related experience In lieu of a degree, 10 years of directly related experience Technical Skills Expertise with Linux system administration Expertise in scripting (Bash, Python) Expertise with container build tools (Docker, Buildah) Expertise with Kubernetes (installing, managing, operating) Experience with Kubernetes CD tools (FluxCD, ArgoCD) Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Helm) Experience delivering solutions on AWS/Azure Experience with system monitoring, introspection, and visualization technologies (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, ELK stack) Experience with GitLab CI Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, TLS); comfortable diagnosing and resolving networking issues All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leidos