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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate / Staff Python Developer - **Company:** SciTec, Inc. - **Location:** Boulder, CO, United States - **Salary:** $88,000.0 - $107,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Bash Shell, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Linux, Programming Tools, Fault Tolerance, Protocol Buffers, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, MySQL, NumPy, Object-Relational Database, Object-Oriented Software Development, Web Applications, Flask (Web Framework), Virtual Environment, Git, Fastapi, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Plotly, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** September 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/associate-staff-python-developer/11059962?handler=ApplyRedirect ## About the Role The following minimum qualifications are required for the position: * A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences * Academic or Professional experience with Python 3.6 or later * Experience with libraries such as Numpy, Scipy, Pandas, Plotly * Experience with object relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc) or experience with Dash and/or Flask web applications * A general knowledge of data structures and algorithms * A working knowledge of object-oriented design patterns * Academic or Professional experience using Linux operating systems, including bash scripting and related concepts * The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance * Good verbal and written communication skills Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred: * Familiarity with Python coding standards (PEP8, etc.) * Experience with packaging and deploying Python modules & packages using pipenv or uv * Familiarity with sockets and/or google protobuf * Exception and error handling for recovery and graceful degradation * Application containerization and orchestration with Docker, docker-compose, podman, Kubernetes, etc. * Process automation and CI/CD in Jenkins, gitlab-ci or similar * An active DoD security clearance ## Description SciTec has an immediate on-site opportunity in Boulder, Colorado for a talented Python Software Developer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. You will work within a fast-paced team delivering end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence. You will develop modern Python applications for data processing, deployed to our customer and industry partner sites. Our ideal candidate is a well-rounded, experienced software engineer who works well as a part of a team, prioritizes the quality of their product, and seizes opportunities to be creative, learn, and grow as a developer., * Develop Python applications in unclassified and classified environments. * Contribute to the improvement of various Python tools surrounding our machine learning/modeling/simulation efforts. * Execute tasks that require familiarity with development tools, including Git, Docker images, virtual environments, etc. * Complete tasks with minimal direction. * Work as part of an Agile software development team. * Other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [The weekly developer show: Boosting Python with CUDA, CSS Updates & Navigating New Tech Stacks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1293-the-weekly-developer-show-boosting-python-with-cuda-css-updates-navigating-new-tech-stacks) - [Vectorize all the things! 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