Software Developer, Software Engineer, DevOps

Overview

Zapata Technology is seeking a Software Developer to join our high-performing team. In this role, you will apply advanced technical expertise to research, design, and develop computer and network software, including specialized utility programs. You will analyze user and mission requirements to build effective software solutions using principles of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. This is an onsite position in Annapolis Junction, MD.

• Full Stack Python Engineering: Build and deploy full-stack applications using Python (Django/FastAPI) for RESTful API logic and modern JavaScript frameworks for the UI, ensuring efficient data serialization and state management.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Execute rigorous version control workflows using Git, including complex merges, rebasing, and peer code reviews to maintain high quality standards within a CI/CD pipeline.
• Multi-Application Integration: Develop custom middleware and integration layers that synchronize data across heterogeneous systems through webhooks, message queues, and standardized API protocols.
• System Orchestration: Program automated deployment logic and service discovery routines to manage the lifecycle of distributed applications across containerized environments.
• Linux Administration: Perform system tuning and Bash automation to manage package dependencies, network configurations, and kernel-level permissions across production server clusters.

Qualifications and Skills include: Experienced Python software engineer with strong background in either backend or frontend development; full stack preferred. Experience working on a team of developers with knowledge of software version control and collaboration tools. Ability to create multi-application solutions bridging multiple software capabilities together. Some experience with the concept of System Orchestration and developing capabilities to conduct orchestration or tying into existing capabilities.

Experience with Linux Administration or at least a strong familiarity with Linux required.

• Experience with full-stack development, including creating and interacting with databases and APIs.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Familiarity with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of virtualization platforms such as VMware VSphere or others.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with a talent for systematically diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.
• Foundational understanding of traditional Systems Administration principles.

Bachelors Degree
9 Years of Experience

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and use of standard office equipment.

Full time position

Less than 5% travel

Requires an active TS/SCI clearance.

Employment is contingent on having the required active security clearance. Zapata Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disabled/Veteran status is considered in employment decisions. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Zapata Technology, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation to applicants who are veterans or who have disabilities and are unable to fully use our company application system. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify Christina Hall, EEO Coordinator at Chris