Software Developer - Python

Fantom Corporation•Herndon, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth. We are seeking a Software Developer to support the development, integration, and maintenance of applications and infrastructure within a secure environment. This role focuses on building Python-based tools and web applications, supporting Linux systems, and automating processes using modern DevOps and configuration management tools. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Python development, Linux administration, and scripting, along with familiarity with cloud platforms and automation frameworks.

Requirements

Must be fully cleared with a recent polygraph
Must be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this posting
Strong experience developing and maintaining Python applications, including utilities and web-based solutions
Experience working in Linux environments, including command-line operations and system administration
Experience writing and maintaining Bash shell scripts
Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or similar distributions
Experience using Git for version control
Experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible and Puppet
Experience working with AWS cloud services
Experience supporting Linux systems in production environments
Experience integrating new functionality into existing software systems
Experience working in Agile development environments

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Kubernetes or enterprise container platforms
Familiarity with Microsoft Azure cloud services
Experience with security accreditation processes in secure environments
Experience supporting enterprise Linux platforms
Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation using Confluence or MediaWiki

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Python utilities and web applications to support end users and system functionality
Write and maintain Bash scripts to automate system operations and workflows
Perform system administration tasks within Linux environments, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux or similar distributions
Use the Linux command line to troubleshoot, configure, and maintain systems
Manage and maintain source code using Git in a collaborative development environment
Implement automation and configuration management using tools such as Ansible and Puppet
Support and integrate new features and capabilities into existing software baselines
Work within AWS cloud environments to support application deployment and infrastructure needs
Provide ongoing Linux administration support across systems and environments
Collaborate with development teams to deploy and maintain applications within enterprise Linux or Kubernetes platforms
Participate in Agile development processes including sprint planning and iterative delivery
Create and maintain technical documentation using tools such as Confluence or MediaWiki