Senior Software Engineer (Python) - Remote (McLean)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support a high-impact federal cybersecurity initiative. This is a fully remote opportunity to contribute to the development of a large-scale cyber data visualization and analytics platform.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend Python applications for enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborate within an Agile (SAFe) team, including pair programming, to implement scalable and reliable data processing pipelines.
• Develop and integrate ETL processes and RESTful APIs to support data ingestion, transformation, and analytics.
• Work with persistent data storage systems such as RDS, DynamoDB, and S3, including experience with pushing/pulling data to Elasticsearch.
• Utilize containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes to deploy and manage microservice-based applications.
• Write unit tests and implement event-driven and scheduled features to ensure code reliability and maintainability.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and adapt to evolving cybersecurity requirements and technologies.
• Contribute to system design, architecture discussions, and backend-focused full-stack development.

Required Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend Python development.
• Proven experience building scalable, high-performance systems and ETL pipelines.
• 5+ years working with data storage solutions (e.g., RDS, DynamoDB, S3).
• 5+ years using container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• 5+ years using Git-based version control systems (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work independently.
• Experience writing unit tests and implementing event-driven features.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in distributed teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in CI/CD environments and familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools.
• 3+ years of experience in Agile development teams.
• 5+ years working with AWS cloud services (flexibility for other cloud platforms).
• Experience with SQS, Kafka, and Kibana for log processing and visualization.
• Background in cybersecurity tools, technologies, and mission support.
• AWS Certification is a plus.
• Experience with leadership or mentorship in technical teams is a bonus.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $120,000 - $ 150,000 (depending on experience)

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick leave as required by law, and Holidays

Location: Fully remote work environment in EST

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a US government DSH Public Trust Security Clearance

Keywords: Python, ETL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD, Agile, Cybersecurity, DHS, Kafka, Kibana, Infrastructure as Code, Data Pipelines