Senior Python Developer

• 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
• Design and implement messaging workflows using brokers like RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, ActiveMQ
• Identify, document, and track defects and issues
• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint retrospectives
• Provide feedback on process, suggesting areas of improvement
• Assist with RMLS troubleshooting and Help Desk Support

Work Environment

• 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

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Mathematics, 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.
• Nine (9) plus years of related work experience., * Highly proficient in Python and development frameworks
• Highly proficient in message queuing, pub/sub models, and event-driven architecture
• Highly proficient in writing test documentation (test cases/procedures and reports)
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and asynchronous programming
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to take initiative
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Ability to troubleshoot and isolate defects within complex software systems
• Effective verbal and written communication

Preferred Skills

• Prior FAA Test experience
• Python Developer with hands-on experience in messaging brokers
• Database development in Oracle/SQL/NoSQL
• Java or Go
• Monitoring and logging tools related to messaging systems
• Agile teams (Scrum/Kanban), JIRA or similar tools
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• CI/CD pipelines and agile development methodologies, * BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related technical field (30+ semester hours in math/stats/CS)
• 9+ years of related work experience
• Highly proficient in Python and development frameworks
• Message queuing, pub/sub models, event-driven architecture
• REST APIs, microservices, and asynchronous programming
• Test documentation (test cases/procedures and reports)

Preferred:

• Prior FAA Test experience
• Messaging brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka, ActiveMQ)
• Oracle/SQL/NoSQL, Java or Go
• Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• CI/CD pipelines, Agile/Scrum with JIRA