Backend Software Engineer (Python)

Posted 11 Days Ago
Reston, VA
Mid level
Software
The Role
The Backend Software Engineer role involves building and maintaining secure web applications for the U.S. government, utilizing Python and various AWS services. Responsibilities include designing and managing ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, writing SQL queries, and working with Docker and Linux scripting.
Summary Generated by Built In

About the Team

Here at BTI360, we’ve built a culture that’s passionate about developing software engineers. Software doesn't build itself. People do.  In fact, teams of people do.  That's why our primary focus is on developing better craftsmen, better teammates, and better technical leaders.  By putting people first, we're not just giving our teammates more opportunities to grow, we're also raising the bar of the software we ship. BTI360 previously has been voted 10 years in a row as a TOP Place to Work by the Washington Business Journal. 

About the Role

Are you interested in building and maintaining secure web applications on our U.S. government's network? We’re hiring a Software Engineer (Python) with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to support our customers needs. 

In this role, you will:

  • Use Python and other scripting languages to build secure web applications.
  • Design, develop, query and maintain ElasticSearch/AWS OpenSearch.
  • Write and tune complex queries using both SQL and ElasticSearch/OpenSearch languages.
  • Apply your excellent knowledge of the AWS ecosystem including Lambdas, SNS, SQS, etc.
  • Document and communicate technical and non-technical mission requirements for all audiences.
  • Utilize Linux shell scripting.
  • Build Docker containers and images.
  • Apply Cloud services, including Lambda functions and layers, S3, Batch, EC2, EventBridge, SQS, SNS, IAM roles, DynamoDB, and container services.


You might thrive in this role if you:

  • Possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Have 4+ years of Python experience.
  • Have 4+ years of experience within the AWS ecosystem.
  • Experience using both SQL and ElasticSearch/OpenSearch languages.
  • Experience using AWS Cloud Development Kits (CDK).
  • Have experience with Git for source control
  • Demonstrate ability to determine the right tool or technology for the task at hand
  • Work well in a team environment.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to describe technical requirements to a non-technical audience

BTI360 benefits for full-time teammates

  • Fully paid healthcare premiums
  • Competitive salaries and performance bonuses
  • Career development and in-house training 
  • Continuing Education: $5,250.00 annually towards education 
  • Up to 5 weeks PTO plus 2 weeks of federal holidays 
  • 401K dollar for dollar matching up to 6% annually - vested immediately on day 1  
  • Giving Back: Serving communities locally and across the globe
  • Social Events (happy hours, golf tournament, BTI360 Family Festival and more)

Commitment to Diversity

At BTI360, we believe that unlocking the potential of others is not just a mission—it's the heart of our culture. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual can grow each day, lead with humility, and do the right thing. Our core values guide us in developing software that makes a difference, primarily serving national security customers in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an environment of mutual respect and inclusion where everyone can bring their true selves to work.

Join us in a workplace where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your potential is unlocked. Together, we develop great software fast and deliver exceptional solutions for our customers.

Top Skills

Python
The Company
Herndon, VA
342 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2004

What We Do

BTI360 is a software development company based in the Washington DC area that provides big data software solutions to clients in the federal government. Over the past decade, we have optimized our craft around niche areas in Distributed Search, Machine Learning, and Cloud Engineering. Our solutions help mission users spend less time combing through content and more time developing insights.

BTI360 offers a tight knit, open culture focused on developing our team. From the beginning our founders believed that if you invest in great people, great things will happen. We regularly invest in developing our team's technical and leadership skills through a blend of code katas, targeted trainings, and conferences.

Our philosophy is simple: attract the best engineers, invest in their growth, and empower them to lead ideas that make a lasting impact.

Similar Jobs

Capital One Logo Capital One

Senior Software Engineer, Back End (Python)

Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Hybrid
Richmond, VA, USA
55000 Employees
165K-189K Annually

Capital One Logo Capital One

Senior Software Engineer, Back End (Python)

Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Hybrid
McLean, VA, USA
55000 Employees
165K-189K Annually

Capital One Logo Capital One

Senior Software Engineer, Back End (Java, Python, AWS)

Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Hybrid
McLean, VA, USA
55000 Employees

Capital One Logo Capital One

Senior Software Engineer, Back End (Python, AWS, Spark)

Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Hybrid
McLean, VA, USA
55000 Employees
140K-189K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

Jobba Trade Technologies, Inc. Thumbnail
Software • Professional Services • Productivity • Information Technology • Cloud
Chicago, IL
45 Employees
RunPod Thumbnail
Software • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) • Cloud • Artificial Intelligence
Charlotte, North Carolina
53 Employees
Hedra Thumbnail
Software • News + Entertainment • Marketing Tech • Generative AI • Enterprise Web • Digital Media • Consumer Web
San Francisco, CA
14 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account