Python Developer

Title: Mid-level Python Developer Location: On-Site – Hill Air Force Base, Utah Employment Type: Full-Time, W-2 Clearance Requirement: U.S. Citizen, Must Be Eligible for DoD Security Clearance Position Summary: We are seeking a mid-level Python Developer to support software systems at Hill AFB, Utah. This is a full-time, on-site W-2 position. The ideal candidate will have strong experience building modern Python applications, including graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and backend logic, with some proficiency in JavaScript (React/Node), Docker, and cloud-based deployment workflows. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement robust Python-based GUIs using frameworks like PyQt, Tkinter, wxPython, or similar. Develop and maintain Python backend services (data processing, API layers, job orchestration). Package and deploy Python applications using pip, wheel, setuptools, pyproject.toml, etc. Containerize and manage applications using Docker. Contribute to application architecture, deployment pipelines, and configuration management. Assist in maintaining and improving JavaScript-based frontends and APIs (React, Node.js). Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support high-assurance software solutions. Required Qualifications: 5+ years of professional experience in Python application development. Experience with Python-based GUI frameworks (PyQt, Tkinter, wxPython, or similar). Strong knowledge of Python backend frameworks (Flask, FastAPI, Django, or equivalent). Experience with Python packaging, virtual environments, and dependency management. Familiarity with Docker and containerized development/deployment. Working knowledge of JavaScript, React, and Node.js (secondary to Python). Proficient in Git and modern software development workflows. U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. Preferred / Bonus Skills: Experience with AWS cloud deployments (EC2, S3, Lambda, ECR, RDS, etc.). Familiarity with PostgreSQL development and data modeling. CI/CD experience using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc. Exposure to DevSecOps and infrastructure-as-code. Prior experience working in DoD, defense, or classified environments.