Python Developer

Job description

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 and part of global Accenture, to do work that matters in 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 Mid-Level Python Developer works as part of a team to implement functionality as part of multiple efforts to build data processing applications while taking ownership of some pieces of the software development lifecycle.

A successful developer will be able to implement functionality to interface with an existing system, as well as writing new functionality to interface with various open-source tools.

Knowledge of the software development lifecycle is a must, as the developer will help translate requirements into user stories to be implemented as part of a team.

As part of the implementation phase, the developer is expected to include automated tests as part of the CI/CD pipeline to validate the code that is being written.

Knowledge of the cloud software deployment process is also key, including familiarity with parallel processing in Python, large data processing using packages such as PySpark, and optimizing Python code for deployment as part of a containerized architecture.

**Role Highlights:**

+ Work with the Chief Engineer and Technical Leads to translate requirements into user stories to incorporate new functionality into various software applications
+ Build with automated testing frameworks to ensure code quality and robust CI/CD deployment processes
+ Experience developing web APIs to interface with cloud applications and databases as part of cloud native software applications
+ Experience working as part of an Agile team to deliver software iteratively
+ Experience integrating Python code into Docker containers as part of a distributed architecture.
+ Experience designing software application components independently based on requirements
+ Experience guiding technical design and architecture in alignment with best practices
+ Experience with interfacing with customer stakeholders to align on requirements and technical implementations

**Must have:**

+ 3+ years of experience with Python
+ Experience with Data Processing Python Libraries such as PySpark, Pandas and Numpy
+ Experience with API development in Python using Python libraries such as FastAPI
+ Experience with Unit Testing Frameworks in PyTest and Mocking

**Nice to have:**

+ Experience with Python ORM tools for database as code such as SQLAlchemy
+ Experience deploying containerized Python code using Docker on cloud platforms such as AWS

**Security Clearance:**

+ Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of **California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, and the District of Columbia** .

The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below.

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set and level of experience.

Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.

You can find more information on benefits here.

(https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits) We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, and the District of Columbia is:

$103,800—$192,300 USD

**_What We Believe_**

_As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people.

We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity.

As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included.

This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on._

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