Clearance Level
None
Category
Software Engineering
Location
Remote, Working from the USA
Key Skills For Success
Agile Methodology
Software Development
Web Services
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REQ#: RQ212168
Public Trust: MBI (T2)
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being of U.S. citizens.
Job Description GDIT is hiring a Junior Python Developer! Join GDIT where your work will improve outcomes for our Veterans. You will support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with a Veteran first vision to transform the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) with greater visibility into claims processing. Together, we’re building a future of fast, transparent claims, empowered teams, and striving for a zero backlog, directly supporting Veterans and making a real impact on the lives of those who served. This high-impact solution accelerates the delivery of benefits to Veterans and their families.
You’ll work as part of a collaborative, agile team using Python and modern AWS services to build microservices, data pipelines, and automation tools that power one of the most meaningful missions in government IT.
Work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Assist with development and integration of backend services using Python
Collaborate with senior developers to implement, test, and maintain APIs and other integration solutions.
Write clean, efficient, and reusable Python code, adhering to industry best practices.
Help build automated tests and internal tools
Participate in code reviews, debugging, testing and documentation
Contribute to improving integration workflow and services.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED (REQUIRED):
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Basic knowledge of Python programming and understanding of its ecosystem and libraries
Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Basic knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC )best practices
Willingness to learn and grow in a collaborative team setting
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
WHAT WOULD BE EVEN BETTER (PREFERRED):
Understanding of REST APIs and JSON
Experience with Fast API, Flask, or Django frameworks.
Understanding of Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases
Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines
Experience with tools like Postman or Swagger for API testing
Familiarity with Agile development practices (Scrum, Kanban)
Why GDIT:
Purposeful Work: Support those who’ve served by building software that delivers.
Career Development: Access to training, mentorship, and certification programs.
Tech-Forward: Work with cloud-native architectures and modern DevSecOps pipelines.
Flexible Work: Remote-friendly and supportive of work-life balance.
Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, healthcare, 401(k), and paid time off.
#Veteran_First
Work Requirements
Years of Experience
0 + years of related experience may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or* degree
Certification
Travel Required
None
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $64,230 - $65,550. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
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