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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # 26-1106: Python Developer - Herndon, VA - **Company:** Navitas Business Consulting Inc - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, NoSQL, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Data Logging, Spring Cloud, Flask (Web Framework), Backend, Git, Fastapi, Containerization, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Api Design, Restful APIs, Api Management, Docker - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8ba040aadcdbfb4a ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience). * 5+ years of hands-on Python development experience. * Strong experience building Python applications and REST APIs using Flask or FastAPI. * Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases. * Strong understanding of API design, backend architecture, and software engineering best practices. * Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native application development. * Experience with AWS and modern cloud services. * Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Salary Range: $110k - $150k The pay range provided is a good-faith estimate and represents the range the company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Individual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and business needs. ## Description Navitas is seeking a hands-on Python Developer to design, develop, and maintain secure backend applications and APIs supporting enterprise and mission-critical systems for the DoD Search Portfolio. In this role, you'll build scalable Python services, integrate with databases and enterprise systems, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable, cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical problems, writing clean and maintainable code, and contributing throughout the software development lifecycle., * Design, develop, test, and maintain Python backend services and REST APIs using frameworks such as Flask or FastAPI. * Develop scalable, secure, and high-performance applications that integrate with databases, enterprise systems, and external services. * Collaborate with front-end developers to support application functionality and API integrations. * Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support. * Support CI/CD and DevOps practices, including containerization, deployment automation, monitoring, and troubleshooting. * Apply secure coding standards, logging, auditing, and best practices aligned with federal and DoD requirements. * Optimize application performance, reliability, and maintainability through code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement. * Work with engineering teams to troubleshoot production issues and implement long-term solutions. * Create and maintain technical documentation for applications, APIs, and deployment processes. * Collaborate with data and AI/ML teams as needed to integrate backend services with existing analytics or machine learning solutions. ## Related Videos - [Devouring APIs with Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/355-devouring-apis-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) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Recruitment Reinvented: Bold strategies and the $10K signing incentive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1068-recruitment-reinvented-bold-strategies-and-the-10k-signing-incentive) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-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) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [7 good reasons why you should learn Python in 2021](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/19-7-good-reasons-why-you-should-learn-python-in-2021)