Software Engineer (Backend - Python)

Software Engineer

**Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED**. Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Basic Requirements:

• 7 years of experience as a software engineer
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
• 4 additional years of experience as a software engineer may be substituted for a degree

Job Description:

As part of the Secure the Enterprise initiative, the project will develop capabilities to shift from the current manual system security evaluation and authorization process to a new model that emphasizes automation, streamlined processes and approvals, continuous monitoring and assessment, and network data gathering across the entire life cycle of a project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The software engineer will provide the development, test, deploy, and sustainment of various Python based ReST end points, microservices, and data model management capabilities utilizing Django and Flask frameworks to interact with data models such as MariaDB, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL and send data upon request, in JSON format, to UI front ends.
• The developer will provide middleware and backend support to all system applications.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
• Write or review software and system documentation.
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas.
• Modify existing software to correct errors to improve its performance.

Required Experience:

• Python
• Experienced using Django or Flask
• Databased experience using MongoDB or MariaDB
• ReST endpoint development
• Micro service model

Desired Experience:

• Swagger
• AWS, C2S or other cloud experience
• Docker
• Visual Studio Code or similar IDEs
• JSON and/or XML serialization
• Jira
• Confluence
• Git version control
• Agile

Salary: $160,000 - $170,000 annually

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure. Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.