App Dev - Java - Lead

Job Title: Python Developer

Location: McLean, VA(Need Local Candidates)

Pay Rate: $50-$55 

Introduction

Join a leading organization in the enterprise CI/CD and Developer Tooling space. This role focuses on backend software engineering and platform engineering, involving development, automation, cloud infrastructure tooling, CI/CD pipelines, troubleshooting, and internal developer support.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Python development or automation.
• Previous Client Experience Required.
• Experience working with AWS cloud services.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts and deployment pipelines.
• Experience with Jenkins.
• Experience developing or supporting backend applications, automation tools, or developer platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Ability to work across multiple technologies and learn new tools quickly.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Must have previous client experience working for this customer in the past 5 years.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with AWS CDK.
• Experience with Boto3 or AWS SDKs.
• Hands-on Jenkins administration or operational management experience.
• Experience with Groovy and Jenkins Pipeline.
• Experience with TypeScript.
• Experience with Java or Go.
• Experience with Docker and containerized applications.
• Experience with Amazon ECS.
• Experience with AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and Fargate.
• Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Experience supporting enterprise developer platforms or internal engineering tools.
• Experience with vulnerability management, compliance requirements, and software/platform upgrades.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain software components supporting enterprise CI/CD platforms.
• Develop automation and backend tooling primarily using Python.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and related technologies.
• Troubleshoot pipeline failures, deployment issues, automation problems, and platform-related incidents.
• Work with AWS services and cloud automation frameworks.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions for standardized infrastructure provisioning.
• Work extensively with AWS CDK and AWS SDKs such as Boto3.
• Support and maintain Jenkins environments, including pipeline configuration, troubleshooting, and operational maintenance.
• Develop Jenkins pipelines and automation using Groovy where required.
• Work with container technologies such as Docker and Amazon ECS.
• Support AWS services including Lambda, DynamoDB, and Fargate.
• Address vulnerabilities, security requirements, compliance-related upgrades, and platform maintenance activities.
• Investigate issues reported by internal engineering teams and provide technical solutions or workarounds.
• Identify and fix bugs within internal developer tools and automation platforms.
• Collaborate with software engineers, platform engineers, DevOps teams, and other technology groups.
• Participate in rotating assignments involving customer support, debugging, platform development, and maintenance.
• Document technical solutions and contribute to continuous improvement of enterprise developer tooling.

Company Benefits & Culture

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.