##### Job Description :
We are seeking a Python Engineer to support a program at NIH on a multiyear
contract. If you have experience working with Python, Django and JavaScript
frameworks in an AWS environment, this may be a good fit for you!
As a Software Engineer, you will join a diverse team of software architects,
engineers, and developers creating innovative solutions positively impacting
client operations and employee experiences. You will develop Django, Python,
Web Application solutions supporting the NIH Development and Design teams to
maintain ongoing production needs as well as create new offerings.
##### **Responsibilities:**
* Provide software development, continuous integration, software delivery, systems administration, software quality, and systems documentation support digital assets, as well as internal software tools.
* Meet with the Application Development Team and content contributors to develop and discuss strategies and plans for web products, to analyze web content needs, and to propose ways web products can address those needs.
* Create web applications and web services using various web programming languages, frameworks, and databases including Python, SQL, Django, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and ElasticSearch.
* Assist with the management and development of website, including configuring and modifying the Wagtail CMS.
* Assist in both the architectural and visual modernization and maintenance
* Assist in building a strong technical foundation in build, release, and production using continuous integration tools such as Jenkins.
* Engage with various personnel to understand requirements in order to develop better software for the Bureau and identify new ways in which the development team can easily solve issues.
* Collaborate with on the design, development, and data teams to build valuable tools that benefit the day-to-day operations and broader missions.
* Support, maintain and build out the front-end code base using 508- compliant CSS, HTML, JavaScript, React, and related frameworks.
* Provide training on a variety of systems development methodologies, best-practices, and tools along with insight into new technologies and solutions that could help the Application Team
* Assist in the development of Use Cases, Requirements Definition Documents, User and Administration Manuals, Detailed Design Specifications, and Training Manuals and Plans.
##### **Qualifications:**
* Bachelor's degree
* Ability to undergo a background investigation by the U.S. government and meet eligibility requirements for suitability
* 5 years of relevant work experience
* 2-3 years of experience customizing, developing, implementing, testing, and maintaining features using Django
* Experience troubleshooting system problems and issues to improve the application
* Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures, including build automation deployment, cloud services such as AWS and container technology such as Docker
* Strong expertise in Python programming language
##### **What Blu Omega Can Offer You:**
* Competitive benefits including Health Insurance, 401K w/ match, Paid Time Off and more
* Results driven culture that embrace our core values
* Rewarding work contributing to our Nation’s mission critical programs
##### Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
