Python Developer

ATEC is looking for a PYTHON Developer to support the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Remote Monitoring and Logging System (RMLS) applications development.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide 2nd Level Engineering support for RMLS.


• Collaborate with agile teams to develop, execute, and maintain software in alignment with FAA requirements.


• Develop, test, and deploy Python applications with a focus on messaging and event-driven architecture. Staying up to date with emerging technologies and best practices.


• Design and implement messaging workflows using brokers like RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, ActiveMQ, or similar technologies. Including integration and optimization.


• Identify, document, and track defects and issues.


• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint retrospectives within an Agile team environment.


• Provide feedback op process, suggesting areas of improvement.


• Assist with RMLS troubleshooting and Help Desk Support.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Required:

• Proficient in:
  
  
  
  • Python
  
  
  • Development frameworks
  
  
  
  


• Experience in:
  
  
  
  • Message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka, ActiveMQ, etc.)
  
  
  • REST APIs, microservices, and asynchronous programming.
  
  
  
  


• Have strong attention to details and willing to take initiative.


• Ability to:
  
  
  
  • Work independently, as well as on a team.
  
  
  • Troubleshoot and isolate defects within a complex software system.
  
  
  • Communicate effectively through verbal and written communication.
  
  
  
  

Preferred:

• Prior FAA Test experience.


• Experience in:
  
  
  
  • Database development in Oracle/SQL/NoSQL.
  
  
  • Java or Go.
  
  
  • Monitoring and logging tools related to messaging systems.
  
  
  • Working on Agile teams (Scrum/Kanban), using JIRA or similar defect/bug tracking tools.
  
  
  
  


• Familiar with:
  
  
  
  • Docker
  
  
  • Kubernetes
  
  
  • CI/CD pipelines and agile development methodologies.
  
  
  
  

EDUCATION/YEARS of EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Math, or a Bachelor’s degree in another technical field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and twelve (12) years of related work experience in a computer science or math field

OR

• Master’s Degree in any field of study with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of either undergrad or grad study in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and nine (9) years related work experience in a computer science or math field

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

• US Citizenship or documented proof of eligibility to work in the US


• Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation


• Has been living in the US for at least the past 3 years

WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Full-time position with a standard flexible work schedule and occasional non-standard work hours.


• After hours installs and support may be needed.


• Occasional travel (less than 5%).


• Cubicle environment.

PAY RANGE:

• $80,000 – $92,000

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Life insurance


• 401(k) matching


• Tuition reimbursement


• Paid time off


• Referral Bonuses


• Employee assistance program


• Employee discount program