Python Software Engineer (TS/SCI w/ Poly) with Security Clearance

Python Software Engineer (TS/SCI w/ Poly) Chantilly, VA 20151 JTEC Consulting LLC focuses on successfully delivering solutions to meet our clients' most critical needs. Our founding members have decades of experience delivering a wide range of solutions to Air Force and DoD clients. We are a Veteran-Owned Small Business dedicated to bridging complex operational challenges with modern data solutions.

Security Clearance Requirement: Current TS/SCI with polygraph Location Note: 100% On-Site Relocation: Relo support for candidates outside the commuting area will be considered

Position Description: JTEC Consulting is actively hiring Mid-Level and Senior-Level Python Software Engineers to join a specialized team developing and deploying high-impact data systems across classified federal environments in the Herndon/Chantilly area. In this role you will work within an agile team of developers, data scientists, and mission experts to solve complex, data-heavy challenges. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated experience to design, build, and deploy containerized microservices and backend APIs in an AWS cloud infrastructure supporting multiple active task orders across data science and software engineering initiatives. A current security clearance with agency-specific polygraph is strictly required for consideration.

Core Responsibilities

• Backend & API Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable backend microservices and APIs using Python and FastAPI.
• Cloud Infrastructure & Deployment: Deploy, manage, and scale microservices within secure cloud environments (AWS C2S) using Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.
• Data Integration & Search: Build and optimize data pipelines and search capabilities across large-scale structured and unstructured datasets using SQLAlchemy, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, and PySpark.
• CI/CD & DevOps Automation: Automate software testing, integration, and deployment using Jenkins, Git/GitHub, and shell scripting.
• Agile Collaboration: Participate in end-to-end agile development sprints, conduct peer code reviews, and align engineering practices with security guidelines (ISSM/IA).

Education and Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship
• Current TS/SCI with agency-specific polygraph required for consideration
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline (equivalent years of direct experience considered in lieu of a degree)
• Experience Level:
• Mid-Level: 5+ years of software development experience with a focus on Python
• Senior Level: 8+ years of software development experience with advanced architectural design experience
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to support a cross-functional team Technical Qualifications:
• Modern Python development (FastAPI, Flask, or similar REST frameworks)
• Relational & Object-Relational Mapping tools (e.g., SQLAlchemy, SQL databases)
• Containerization & Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, or Helm)
• Cloud Computing experience (AWS, AWS C2S, EC2, Lambda, VPC)
• Version Control & Automation (Git, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines)

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with big data processing tools (PySpark, Airflow, Trino, NiFi, or Hadoop)
• Experience configuring and maintaining Elasticsearch / ELK Stack or OpenSearch clusters
• Knowledge of additional languages (Java, C++, or Bash scripting)
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks or data modeling techniques #CJ #FullScopePoly #TSSCI #ClearedJobs #SecurityClearance #ChantillyVA #NoVAJobs #DMVJobs #BackendEngineer #SoftwareEngineering #DataEngineer #PythonAutomation #CloudDev #Django #Flask #SQLAlchemy JTEC Consulting LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary: JTEC offers competitive compensation and benefits to all employees. Salary ranges are advertised based on good faith estimates at the time of posting and indicating pay that JTEC anticipates for successful applicants. The estimated salary range displayed in this posting is dependent upon position requirements, individual qualifications, education, experience, location, and other job-related factors. Our recruiting team will review candidates' related experience and desired salary targets during the evaluation process. All qualified candidates will be considered.

Pay Range: $160,000 - $180,000 per year