> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/168535-backend-python-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/168535-backend-python-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Python Engineer - **Company:** BTI360 INC. - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Django Web Framework, Elasticsearch, Github, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), NLTK (NLP Analysis), Object-Oriented Software Development, Prometheus, Search Technologies, Apache Solr, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Web Application Frameworks, Flask (Web Framework), Grafana, Backend, Git, Fastapi, Event Driven Architecture, Pytest, Gitlab-ci, HuggingFace, Apache Kafka, Build Tools, Cloudwatch, Spacy, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Jenkins - **Published:** May 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8936834/backend-python-engineer ## About the Role * Active Security Clearance * Experience with source control (e.g. Git) and CI/CD pipeline tools such as AWS CodeBuild (preferred), Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions * Experience designing and implementing scalable, maintainable, and OOP based software in a containerized cloud environment (AWS preferred) leveraging foundational services for computing, identity management, and networking. * Experience developing backend services using Python and a modern web framework such as FastAPI (preferred), Flask, Django, or Chalice * Experience with testing frameworks such as PyTest (preferred) or unittest * Experience with Python project management, dependency management tools, and build tools such as poetry (preferred), make, uv, pip, or conda * Familiarity with API standards such as REST and HTTP, message-driven architectures, persistent storage layers, and distributed systems * Effective written and verbal communication skills necessary to perform job duties and collaborate with team members "Desired Skills" (Nice-to-Haves): * Familiarity with monitoring and observability stacks such as Prometheus/Grafana (preferred), CloudWatch, or ELK/EFK * Contributions to open-source libraries or community projects or personal projects * Experience with search technologies such as OpenSearch (preferred), Elasticsearch, or Solr * Experience working with streaming or event-driven architectures such as SNS/SQS (preferred), Kafka, Kinesis, AWS Step Functions, or Event Bridge * Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) and how to leverage DevSecOps pipelines to deliver code * Experience working with NLP libraries (e.g., spaCy, NLTK, Hugging Face Transformers) and integrating with commercial or custom generative AI services such as OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Services, or proprietary models. ## Related Videos - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [pytest: Simple, rapid and fun testing with Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/213-pytest-simple-rapid-and-fun-testing-with-python) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Automagic Configuration in Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/363-automagic-configuration-in-python) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [The 13 Best Python Libraries for Developers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/371-the-13-best-python-libraries-for-developers-in-2025) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development)