Python Development Engineer

Accenture Federal Services • Arlington, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
The work:
We are looking for a skilled Python Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Django or Flask for building web applications or APIs, as well as proficiency in FastAPI for modern asynchronous web APIs. The candidate should also be adept at creating and managing RESTful and GraphQL APIs, and have a good understanding of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Experience with authentication, authorization, session management, and deployment processes is essential.

Requirements

• Experience with Django or Flask for building web applications or APIs.
• Proficiency in FastAPI for asynchronous web API development.
• Solid understanding of RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Strong skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with authentication, authorization, and session management.
• Familiarity with deployment tools and platforms such as Heroku, AWS, Docker, and Nginx.
• Experience with setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Requires active Top Secret clearance.
• Must be willing to work onsite 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on quality.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications and APIs using Django or Flask.
• Build modern asynchronous web APIs using FastAPI.
• Design and implement RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Work collaboratively with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration of web applications.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and session management mechanisms.
• Deploy applications using platforms such as Heroku, AWS, Docker, and Nginx.
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed