Python Software Developer

Overview

Job Description:

We’re building a cloud-native AI platform that powers managed services for global enterprises. We need a Python-focused Software Engineer who brings depth on the backend and can reach across the stack when the work demands it. You’ll collaborate directly with our Lead Architect and Senior Engineers to design and ship features that are reliable, secure, and built to scale. If you care about clean code, strong APIs, and the craft of software engineering, this is your role. This is a hybrid role in the Washington DC Metro area.

What You’ll Do

Design and build backend services and APIs using Python as your primary language

Implement and maintain GraphQL endpoints and RESTful APIs across platform services

Write and optimize SQL queries; work with database schema design and performance tuning

Build integrations with internal platform components and external enterprise systems

Follow and enforce established architectural patterns, coding standards, and security practices

Write clean, well-tested, well-documented code across backend micro-services and developer APIs

Participate in code reviews with a focus on architectural integrity, security, and quality

Implement security best practices and contribute to platform-wide compliance requirements

Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the application stack, contributing to root-cause analysis and post-mortems

Collaborate with UI/UX designers, platform engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive product experiences

As a plus, contribute to frontend development in React and TypeScript when features require end-to-end ownership

Required Qualifications

4+ years of professional software development experience

Proficiency in Python - you write idiomatic, production-quality Python and know the ecosystem well

Strong experience with SQL - query optimization, schema design, and working with relational databases

Experience designing and implementing GraphQL APIs (schema design, resolvers, performance)

Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices

Familiarity with Git, Linux/WSL, Docker/containerization, and modern development toolchains

Understanding of web security best practices and secure coding principles

Experience with cloud environments

Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed system concepts

Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work across teams

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field - or equivalent practical experience

Candidates must be authorized to work in United States without the requirement of sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

Full-stack experience with React and TypeScript — you can own a feature from API to UI

Knowledge of Tailwind CSS or similar utility-first CSS frameworks

Experience with modern frontend build tools, state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, etc.), and responsive design

Familiarity with API documentation tooling (OpenAPI/Swagger, GraphQL Playground, etc.)

Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing strategies, and DevSecOps practices

Interest in AI/ML technologies, agentic workflows, or building AI-powered platform features

Exposure to multi-tenant SaaS platforms and enterprise compliance requirements

What You Bring

Backend depth with Python and its ecosystem; plus for frontend competency

Data fluency - SQL and GraphQL aren’t afterthoughts; they’re core tools you reach for daily

Engineering craftsmanship - you care about code quality, test coverage, and architectural integrity

Collaborative instincts - you work well with architects, designers, and fellow engineers, and communicate clearly across disciplines

Security awareness - you build with security in mind from the start, not as a checklist at the end

Ownership mindset - you see features through from design to deployment and take accountability for what you ship

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up — a modern cloud platform transforming how enterprises consume managed services. You’ll work alongside a Lead Architect who provides clear technical direction, alongside a team that values engineering craftsmanship and takes quality seriously. Your Python and GraphQL work will be foundational to platform capabilities that serve regulated industries at enterprise scale. If you want to write great code on hard problems with people who care about getting it right, this is where you belong.

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