[Remote] Junior Python Developer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is hiring a Junior Python Developer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs. In this role, you will assist in developing and integrating backend services using Python, collaborating with senior developers to improve claims processing for Veterans.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and integration of backend services using Python
• Collaborate with senior developers to implement, test, and maintain APIs and other integration solutions
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable Python code, adhering to industry best practices
• Help build automated tests and internal tools
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, testing and documentation
• Contribute to improving integration workflow and services

Skills

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Basic knowledge of Python programming and understanding of its ecosystem and libraries
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices
• Willingness to learn and grow in a collaborative team setting
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Understanding of REST APIs and JSON
• Experience with Fast API, Flask, or Django frameworks
• Understanding of Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases
• Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with tools like Postman or Swagger for API testing
• Familiarity with Agile development practices (Scrum, Kanban)

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Healthcare
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Variety of medical plan options
• Some with Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• Full flex work weeks
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty leave
• 15 days of paid leave per calendar year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Business travel and accident insurance

Company Overview

General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.gdit.com/.

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