Senior Python Software Engineer

Senior Python Software Engineer – Network Designs, Inc.

Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi’s firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company’s success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas.

We are proud to be a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and encourage military veterans to apply.

As a Senior Python Software Engineer you will be integral to the design, development, testing, and management of application development projects in support of the IT infrastructure. You will leverage your Python expertise to develop and implement technical efforts to design, build, and deploy applications at the direction of lead architects. This includes large‑scale data processing, computationally intensive statistical modeling, and advanced analytics to support a forensic and investigative ecosystem.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must possess an active TS clearance at the time of application, be willing and able to obtain SCI access, and pass a CI polygraph.
• This position is onsite 5 days a week in Chantilly, VA.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software engineering with a strong focus on Python.
• Experience with SAFe Agile framework.
• Strong understanding of forensic and investigative system requirements.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex software solutions in secure government environments.
• Advanced proficiency with Python, including its libraries and frameworks.
• Experience in complex system architecture design using Python.

• Message brokers such as Rabbit
  
  MQ, Kafka, and Redis.
• Data platforms like Elasticsearch and Splunk.
• Containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Cloud platforms (AWS Gov Cloud, SC2S, C2S).
• Dev Sec Ops  practices and tools.
• Performance optimization and scalability design.
• Security engineering principles.
• Experience with frontend frameworks (Angular, React, Svelte).
• Data streaming and integration technologies such as Apache Nifi.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Graph
  
  QL.
• Microservices architecture.
• SAFe Agile methodologies.
• Working in classified environments.

• Design, develop, test, and manage application development projects with a primary focus on Python.
• Develop and implement technical efforts using Python for large‑scale data processing, computational modeling, and advanced analytics.
• Integrate third‑party components and introduce new custom capabilities using Python.
• Modify existing Python code and recommend process improvements.
• Automate operations and maintenance tasks using Python and related automation tools.
• Participate in all aspects of the software development life cycle.
• Contribute to planning, requirements gathering, development, testing, and quality assurance.
• Participate in technical project milestone reviews and code architecture sessions.
• Provide resource estimation and development best practices knowledge transfer.
• Participate in Program Increments (PIs) and Agile Release Train (ART) activities.
• Support the multi‑enclave environment (Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration.

At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer‑paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and more.