Senior Python Developer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

MBI (T2)

Job Family:

Software Development

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Agile Methodology, Application Programming Interface (API), Python (Programming Language), Software Development, Software Projects

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

At GDIT, your work has purpose. We're supporting the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) with the Unified Claims Acceleration Platform (UCAP)—a mission-critical solution that accelerates claims processing, reduces backlog, and directly improves the lives of Veterans and their families.

At GDIT, your code drives impact. Join our team as a Senior Python Developer supporting the Unified Claims Acceleration Platform (UCAP)—a high-priority system modernizing how Veterans receive their benefits. Through our DigitalVBA initiative, you'll help transform legacy systems into modern, AI-enabled, cloud-native applications that deliver faster, more innovative, and more transparent services.

This role is ideal for a senior engineer who thrives in a mission-driven environment and brings deep experience building scalable, secure Python applications within agile, cloud-first teams.

Work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend applications and APIs using Python (e.g., Flask, FastAPI, Django).

• Lead efforts to modernize and refactor legacy systems into microservices running in secure, containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes).

• Integrate with AWS-native services including Lambda, RDS, S3, and DynamoDB.

• Collaborate with DevSecOps, data engineers, and UI/UX teams to deliver end-to-end features.

• Write and maintain automated unit, integration, and regression tests (e.g., PyTest).

• Ensure all code meets security, scalability, and 508 compliance standards.

• Mentor junior developers and contribute to code reviews and technical architecture discussions.

• Support CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, or equivalent tools.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).

• 10+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years with Python in production environments.

• Strong experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and database integrations (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB).

• Hands-on experience deploying in AWS cloud environments.

• Experience with container technologies (Docker) and orchestration (ECS, EKS, or Kubernetes).

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and DevSecOps practices.

• Strong understanding of application security and NIST/FedRAMP-aligned development standards.

• Ability to obtain a VA Public Trust level 2.

Qualifications:

• Experience with serverless frameworks or event-driven architectures.

• Familiarity with message queues (Kafka, SQS) and data serialization (JSON, Avro).

• AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Developer – Associate or Solutions Architect) is a plus.

• Experience working on federal government contracts or VA-specific systems.

Why GDIT:

• Mission-Focused: Build software that directly improves Veterans' lives.

• Modern Stack: Python, AWS, CI/CD, containerization, AI integration.

• Flexibility: Remote-friendly with strong work-life balance.

• Professional Growth: Access to training, certifications, and advancement opportunities.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, 401(k), health, and paid time off.

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The likely salary range for this position is $139,984 - $149,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Remote