Mid-level Python Backend Software Developer - Active Secret Clearance - Hybrid

Riptide Technology is hiring a Mid-level Python Backend Software Developer for hybrid work based in Suitland, Maryland. Active DoD - Top Secret SCI security clearance required.

The Mid-Senior Software Developer supports Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) capabilities of the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) Nimitz Operational Intelligence Command (OIC). The developer will participate in the development of web services and applications used by intelligence analysts to access and and manage maritime intelligence information. This role provides IT support services to ONI OIC to include software design and development, system/software testing and direct on-call support to analysts. The Mid-Senior Developer will work with the stakeholders and client to help keep existing applications running while designing and modernizing future capabilities.

The Mid-level Python Backend Software Developer must have backend development and experience with Python. The ability to read and understand legacy Java backend software and database interfaces is very desirable.

Further support includes the migration of MDA capabilities to the cloud, and the application of artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) tools to existing MDA data sets.

Responsibilities:

• Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Python, ensuring high performance and responsiveness
• Serverless Architecture: Build and optimize scalable, secure, and resilient serverless applications using Python and AWS services (Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, etc.)
• API Development: Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure RESTful APIs and microservices, focusing on serverless frameworks
• Database Management: Work with relational (e.g., Oracle and PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB), optimizing performance, scaling, and data integrity
• CI/CD Pipelines: Implement and maintain Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using AWS tools and containerization with Docker
• Security: Ensure the security and integrity of applications through AWS best practices, including IAM policies, encryption, and monitoring
• Testing & Debugging: Conduct code reviews, testing (unit, integration), debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Collaboration: Work closely with other enterprise teams and users to align backend development with overall business requirements
  
  
  

Required Education and Certifications:

• BS in Computer Science (Preferred)
• Security can be completed in first 90 days
• DoD IAT Level II Certification (or greater) - Level two certifications typically require one of these additional certifications as prerequisites:
• CCNA Security, or Cisco Certified Network Associate certification OR
• CySA **, or Cybersecurity Analyst Plus certification OR
• GICSP, or Global Industrial Cybersecurity Professional OR
• GSEC, or Global Information Security Essentials Certification OR
• Security CE, or Security Plus Continuing Education OR
• CND, or Certified Network Defender OR
• SSCP, or Systems Security Certified Professional OR one of the preceding
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Security Clearance: Active DoD - Top Secret SCI
• Experience:
• 5 years of experience in backend development, primarily using Python
• Strong experience with AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with serverless architecture and designing applications using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB
• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs
• Strong understanding of cloud-native development, including security, performance tuning, and scalability best practices
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and Docker
• Proficient in working with relational (e.g., Oracle and PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases
• Experience in monitoring and debugging distributed systems in a cloud environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• Core Business hours 9:00 - 3:00 with flexibility
  
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Strength Demands
• Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met
• Physical Requirements
• Stand or Sit; Walk; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See
  
  
  

Riptide Technology, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer ensuring no employee or prospective employee will be discriminated against based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or marital status with regards to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion or rehiring.

401(k) company contribution equivalent to 10% of employee's salary, immediately 100% vested, no matching required. 100% company paid dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. Employer-provider health insurance, employee and family coverage, 85% company paid. 6 weeks annual paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave. 12 weeks paid family leave, 2-5 days bereavement leave, and 2 weeks Military Reserve Duty differential pay provided for qualifying events. Opportunities for annual performance-based bonuses.