Python Software Engineer Arlington, VA

MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting‑edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best‑in‑class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.

MORSE is seeking highly motivated and talented Python Software Engineers to join our innovative team, supporting various projects that provide critical AI, machine learning, simulation, situational awareness, and mission planning capabilities for a diverse range of Department of Defense (DoD) customers.

As a Python Software Engineer at MORSE, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technology, contributing to the success of our applications and making a meaningful impact on our customers. You will collaborate with a team of engineers and data scientists to design, develop, and deliver high‑quality software products that meet the highest standards of quality, scalability, and reliability.

• Design and develop scalable, efficient, and reliable software applications using Python
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and pair programming to ensure high‑quality code and knowledge sharing
• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest software engineering trends, tools, and technologies
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality software products, ensuring seamless integration and deployment
• Contribute to the development of new codebases that emphasize object‑orientation, modularity, and maintainability

• US citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance (Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI)
• Expertise in Python
• Strong understanding of relational databases and version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience with Docker, Docker‑compose, or Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and microservice architecture
• Strong communication skills and self‑motivation
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or significant professional experience)
• 5+ years of software development experience

• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of Spark or Py Spark
• Background in mathematics or computer science
• Experience with Dev Ops tools and practices
• Familiarity with containerization technologies
• Experience or desire to lead technical teams

$90,000 - $210,000 USD

Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full‑time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy.

In addition to base salary, total compensation may include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

As set forth in MORSE Corp’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long‑term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission‑critical impact to our customers.