Boulder, Colorado, United States On-site Employment $82,000 - $121,000 / year

SciTec is hiring an Associate / Staff Python Developer

About the Role

The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining Python-based applications, with emphasis on backend services, data pipelines, and integration with scientific computing environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain backend services using Python and related frameworks
  • Design and implement data processing workflows and ETL pipelines
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements
  • Write clean, testable, and well-documented code
  • Optimize applications for performance and scalability
  • Troubleshoot and debug production issues
  • Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions
  • Integrate services with cloud platforms and APIs
  • Support deployment and monitoring of software systems
  • Ensure code quality through automated testing and CI/CD practices

Nice to Have

  • Master’s degree in a technical discipline
  • Experience with scientific computing or numerical analysis
  • Familiarity with asynchronous programming in Python
  • Exposure to Kubernetes or other orchestration tools
  • Background in test-driven development
  • Knowledge of data serialization formats like JSON or Protocol Buffers
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools
  • Contributions to open-source software projects
  • Understanding of security best practices in web applications

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexible scheduling options

Team

Collaborative engineering team focused on technical innovation and robust software delivery

Technology Stack

  • Primary language: Python 3
  • Frameworks: Flask, FastAPI
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB
  • Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes
  • CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins

Application Process

  • Submit resume and cover letter
  • Complete a technical screening
  • Participate in coding and system design interviews
  • Final review by hiring team

Available for qualified candidates requiring sponsorship

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SciTec
SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. The company develops innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques for missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.
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Job Details
Department Defense, Intelligence, & Space Solutions
Category backend
Posted 4 days ago