Software Engineer; Backend - Python

Security Clearance

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

Telework:
None

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

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.

• The software engineer will provide the development, test, deploy, and sustainment of various Python‑based ReST endpoints, microservices, and data model management capabilities utilizing Django and Flask frameworks to interact with databases such as Maria
  
  DB, Mongo
  
  DB, and Postgre
  
  SQL 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 system flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas.
• Modify existing software to correct errors to improve its performance.

• Python
• Experience using Django or Flask
• Database experience using Mongo
  
  DB or MariaDB
• ReST endpoint development
• Micro‑service model

• 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.

This is a full‑time position.