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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Python/Database Developer (onsite) - **Company:** System One - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Business Software, Computer-Aided Software Engineering, Code Reuse, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Structures, Python (Programming Language), Software Tools, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, SQL Databases, Subsystems, Information Technology, Software Coding - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/CDCFCDC970A042C9AFE6440C7DFCC2BB/job/ ## About the Role The position demands the candidate develop strong FAME coding skills alongside proficiency in modern languages (R, Python, etc.) and database systems (SQL-based systems, DuckDB, etc.). The ideal candidate will embrace emerging technologies-including AI and coding assistants-while prioritizing system robustness and reliability. Beyond technical development, the role includes managing organizational tasks such as coordinating with Board IT and the Public Information Office on file transfers and validation. The successful contractor will demonstrate strong coding interest, exceptional work ethic, collaborative spirit, and unwavering reliability, mirroring the G.17 release's consistent monthly delivery. Experience with R, Python, or FAME software is highly valued. Technical Skills: * A bachelor's degree in computer science, physics, economics, or a related field with at least seven years of demonstrated programmer/analyst experience developing software according to software development lifecycles (SDLCs). * Strong programming skills. Significant experience with R, or Python; FAME experience is a plus. * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Reliability and an ability to work efficiently on time-sensitive projects. * Ability to work independently and to collaborate with others in a team environment and quickly understand data structures and idiosyncrasies. * Analyzes and studies complex system requirements. * Demonstrated strong analytical skills. * Designs software tools and subsystems to support software reuse and domain analyses and manages their implementation. * Manages software development and support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, other accepted design techniques and Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. * Reviews existing programs and assists in making refinements, reducing operating time and improving current techniques. * Supervises software configuration management. * Analyzes functional business applications and design specifications for functional activities, with experience developing block diagrams and logic flow charts. * Translates detailed design into computer software. * Tests, debugs and refines the computer software to produce the required product. 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