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Position Title: Python Developer
Job ID#: 26-1106
Clearance: Top Secret
Location: Herndon, VA

Who We Are:
Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.

What We Do:
At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.

What You'll Do
Navitas is seeking a hands-on Python Developer to design, develop, and maintain secure backend applications and APIs supporting enterprise and mission-critical systems for the DoD Search Portfolio. In this role, you'll build scalable Python services, integrate with databases and enterprise systems, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable, cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical problems, writing clean and maintainable code, and contributing throughout the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Python backend services and REST APIs using frameworks such as Flask or FastAPI.
• Develop scalable, secure, and high-performance applications that integrate with databases, enterprise systems, and external services.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to support application functionality and API integrations.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Support CI/CD and DevOps practices, including containerization, deployment automation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Apply secure coding standards, logging, auditing, and best practices aligned with federal and DoD requirements.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and maintainability through code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement.
• Work with engineering teams to troubleshoot production issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for applications, APIs, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with data and AI/ML teams as needed to integrate backend services with existing analytics or machine learning solutions.

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of hands-on Python development experience.
• Strong experience building Python applications and REST APIs using Flask or FastAPI.
• Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Strong understanding of API design, backend architecture, and software engineering best practices.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native application development.
• Experience with AWS and modern cloud services.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

The pay range provided is a good-faith estimate and represents the range the company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Individual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and business needs.

Equal Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources.

Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas.

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