Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer – Hybrid Position
Contract Type: Contract
Job Type/Length: 6+ months
Job Location: Rockville, MD, or Tysons Corner, VA, or NY/NJ
Rate: DOE

US Citizen, Green Card, GC EAD, and H4 EAD only, No Third-party agencies, Corp to Corp .

About the Position / Current Initiatives on the Team:

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable applications using Python and modern frameworks
Architect and implement microservices-based solutions with RESTful APIs following best practices and system design principles
Integrate GenAI/LLM capabilities into enterprise applications to deliver innovative solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define project requirements and technical specifications
Lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote engineering excellence across the team
Optimize application performance and ensure seamless integration with both relational and non-relational databases
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery and deployment
Troubleshoot complex technical issues with precision and provide effective solutions
Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing initiatives

Experience
5+ to 15+ years of professional software development experience with a significant focus in Python.

Core Technical Skills

Expert-level proficiency in Python frameworks, including Django, Flask, and FastAPI
Strong understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and system design principles
Hands-on experience with data engineering and analysis libraries (NumPy, Pandas)
Proficiency in both relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases
Familiarity with front-end technologies such as Angular and Node.js
AI/ML Capabilities
2+ years of hands-on experience with GenAI/LLM integrations and implementations

DevOps & Tools

Solid experience with version control using Git
Proficiency with containerization technologies, particularly Docker
Proven experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines
Professional Competencies
Exceptional problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
Strong analytical thinking and ability to identify and resolve complex technical challenges
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment