Senior Python Full Stack Developer
Summary
Senior full-stack developer who designs, builds, and deploys cloud-native applications end to end — Python back end, React.js front end, and AWS services (Lambda, RDS, S3, SQS) — while leading and mentoring a dev team. Hybrid role in Washington, DC (3 days onsite); requires US citizenship.
Senior Full Stack Developer (React.js, Python)
Washington, District of Columbia
Hybrid 3 days in Office, 2 Days Remote
The initial engagement requires United States citizenship
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer with strong hands-on expertise in Python, React.js, and AWS cloud technologies.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable, cloud-native applications. This role requires someone who can work across both backend and frontend development, design APIs and system integrations, and take ownership of applications from initial design through production deployment.
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional hands-on back-end software development experience in Python
- 5+ years of hands-on front-end software development experience in React.js
- Bachelor's degree
- A strong practical background developing cloud-native applications on AWS with Amazon RDS, Amazon SQS, Amazon S3, and AWS Lambda
- An advanced understanding that spans database design, data modeling, object-oriented programming, design patterns, distributed systems, and software architecture
- A strong background working with relational database systems such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Oracle
- A strong background using NoSQL databases, for example DynamoDB or MongoDB
- Strength in analysis, troubleshooting, and solving problems
- A background directing Agile delivery in Scrum or Kanban, with the work tracked in Jira or a similar issue tracker
- An established record of directing a team of developers and mentoring them
- Direct, practical use of AI-assisted developer tools, for example GitHub Copilot or Amazon Q Developer
- Excellent communication skills that let you engage technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leaders
- Proficiency in writing, PowerPoint, and Excel
Preferred
- A background in putting CI/CD pipelines in place and following DevSecOps best practices
- Certification in either Python or AWS
- Prior work in information technology for the federal government
- Experience heading technical delivery teams on consulting engagements involving direct client interaction
Benefits
This is a full-time W-2 position with a salary.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance with the employee premium fully paid and half of dependent premiums; employer-paid life, accidental death, and short-term and long-term disability insurance; a 401(k) with an employer match of up to 4% of salary; unlimited paid time off; and sponsored professional certifications and continuing education.