Sr Staff / Senior Python Software Engineer

Responsibilities - Design, implement, and maintain high-quality Python software aligned with program and project objectives - Work independently and collaboratively with the development team to deliver complex features end to end - Collaborate directly with advanced technical and scientific users to translate analysis needs into robust software solutions - Contribute to containerized, distributed microservice architectures, including development, deployment, and testing - Design, implement, and maintain real-time or near-real-time data processing and streaming workflows - Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of messaging systems and data pipelines - Identify technical risks and propose risk-reduction strategies to support program success - Participate in and guide Agile development activities, including code reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning - Promote strong engineering practices, including testing, documentation, and maintainability - Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical collaboration and code review - Champion comprehensive testing strategies, including unit, integration, and system testing - Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and clear technical communication - Perform other duties as assigned ## Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field - 6+ years of professional software engineering experience - Strong proficiency in Python, including modern language features and best practices - Hands-on experience with microservice architectures and distributed systems - Experience writing and maintaining automated tests using pytest or similar frameworks - Professional experience working in Linux environments - Experience using version control systems such as Git - Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including design patterns, modularity, and maintainability - Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across technical disciplines - Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, well-tested code - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to work in person at the Boulder, CO office - Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred: - Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physical Sciences - Experience working with remotely sensed data or scientific data processing workflows - Familiarity with messaging and communication technologies, such as: Protocol Buffers, ZeroMQ, Kafka, gRPC, REST APIs - Professional experience with DevOps and CI/CD tooling, including: Docker, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD - Experience working in Agile software development environments (e.g., Jira) - Active DoD security clearance *Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. ## Benefits SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including: - 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match - 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options - 80% company paid Dental insurance - 100% company paid Vision insurance - 100% company paid Life insurance - 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance - Short-term Disability insurance - Annual Profit-Sharing Plan - Discretionary Performance Bonus - Paid Parental Leave - Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay - Flexible Work Hours The pay range for this position is $126,000- $175,000 / year. SciTec considers several fa tors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation. SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.