Python Developer

General Dynamics Information Technology

Software Engineer developing Python microservices for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Building agile solutions to enhance claims processing efficiency and support the mission of serving veterans.

Posted 5/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $107,744 - $143,750 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerFlaskKubernetesMicroservicesMySQLPostgresPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python (FastAPI, Flask, etc.) deployed in AWS.
Develop and operate microservices that integrate with AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3, SNS/SQS, and CloudWatch.
Collaborate with application teams, Platform, and delivery partners to deliver secure, scalable, and cloud-optimized integration solutions.
Write and maintain automated unit and integration tests; participate in thorough code reviews.
Support CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments using GitLab, Docker, and Kubernetes/ECS.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, contribute technical insights, and provide clear effort estimates.
Troubleshoot cloud workloads and optimize services for performance, scalability, and compliance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
6–8 years of professional software development experience
4+ years of hands-on Python development experience
Strong production experience with AWS, including deploying, monitoring, and supporting cloud-based applications
Proficiency with key AWS services, such as: Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, SNS/SQS, IAM
Solid understanding of cloud-native design patterns, microservices architecture, and REST API design.
Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and Git-based version control
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code following secure coding best practices
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Healthcare
401(k)
Paid time off
Remote-friendly and supportive of work-life balance
Access to training, mentorship, and certification programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonFastAPIFlaskAWSmicroservicesunit testingintegration testingCI/CDDockerKubernetes

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationtroubleshootingcode reviewtechnical insightseffort estimationscalabilityperformance optimizationsecure codingAgile

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer scienceBachelor’s degree in EngineeringPublic Trust clearance