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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Python Software Developer - **Company:** SciTec, Inc. - **Location:** Boulder, CO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $102,000.0 - $157,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, DevOps, Protocol Buffers, Python (Programming Language), Enterprise Messaging Systems, PostGIS, Redis, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Grpc, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/51e9653d-a246-4ca4-a913-273c184b50f9/staff-sr-staff-python-software-engineer ## About the Role * A Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science * 2+ years professional software engineering experience * Familiarity with microservice architectures * Strong proficiency in Python * Demonstrable understanding of principles related to software engineering * Commitment to quality in code and software engineering practices * The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance * Detail oriented * Good verbal and written communication skills Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred * An advanced degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science * Experience or background with remotely sensed data or aerospace engineering principles * Familiarity with messaging technologies such as protobuf, ZMQ, Kafka, gRPC, REST APIs * Background in statistics * Professional experience with DevOps processes and tools such as Docker, Jenkins, Gitlab-CI/CD * Experience with SQL, PostGIS, Redis * Existing DoD security clearance *Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment. ## Description SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security. For over forty-five years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions. Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Python Software Developer in Boulder, CO, to support programs focusing on missile warning and missile tracking missions. Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Python, thrive as part of a rapidly paced, collaborative, small-team environment consisting of Scientists, Engineers, and Developers, and be able to prototype, develop, integrate, and test advanced software solutions. 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