Mighty Python Developer

Black Cape

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 1.5+ years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in Python programming
  • Experience with PostgreSQL or equivalent database
  • Familiarity with Docker and containerization
  • Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving project needs
  • Experience in classified government environments
  • Development experience on MacOS, Windows, and Linux

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop AI and ML models for core product features
  • Operationalize models from research to production environments
  • Collaborate with software engineering and data science teams
  • Implement scalable solutions using modern ML frameworks
  • Utilize geospatial intelligence (if applicable)
  • Maintain and enhance existing systems and processes

Benefits

  • 401K plan
  • Competitive salary
  • Generous paid time off
  • Team-building and company events
  • Mentorship and professional development opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Parental leave policy
Full Job Description
Title: Mighty Python Developer (AI and/or GIS Specialist)

Location: Bethesda, MD

Onsite: Expected to go onsite (into a SCIF) 3 - 5 days per week

Clearance: TS/SCI - Must be willing to get a CI Poly

***MUST have an Active Top Secret clearance and be willing to get an SCI w/ CI Poly***

***If you do NOT have a US Citizenship or a Security Clearance issued by a US Government Customer, we will likely not get back to you. It is a REQUIREMENT of the job.***

What we are hiring:

We are looking for a Python Developer that is passionate about learning the art of AI-enabled GIS to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning models that drive our core product features. You will work at the intersection of software engineering and data science, taking models from the research phase and operationalizing them in production environments. The ideal candidate has strong programming skills, deep knowledge of modern ML frameworks, and hands-on experience with deploying models to enterprise systems.

Required Technical Skills (MUST HAVES):
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree and 1.5+ years of professional experience
  • Proficient with Python programming language
  • Proficient with PostgreSQL or similar database solution
  • Experience with Docker-based development and containerization
  • Aptitude for learning new technologies, tools, and processes, with a proven history of picking up new skills as project needs evolve
  • Experience working in and willingness to work in classified government environments.
  • Experience developing on MacOS, Windows, and Linux

Preferred Technical Skills (NICE TO HAVES):
  • Experience with geospatial intelligence (GIS) tools, training, or certifications
  • Familiarity with LLM evaluation methods such as LLM-as-a-judge patterns
  • Familiarity with fine-tuning models such as low-rank adapters (LoRA)
  • Familiarity with Elasticsearch
  • Experience with GitLab as both SDLC tool and CI/CD tool including but not limited to Git LFS and GitLab CI
  • Experience with Python libraries including but not limited to Pydantic or DeepEval.
  • Experience with creating and using APIs based on open standards including REST or GraphQL
  • Experience with Linux-based distros including RedHat or Alpine.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native architecture and/or containerization application platforms, such as Kubernetes or OpenShift
  • CompTIA Security+ certification

Great Benefits | 401K | Competitive Salary | Generous Time Off | Exceptional Team-Building & Fun Company Events | Mentorship & Professional Development Programs | Tuition Reimbursement | Parental Leave Policy

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