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# Mid-Level Python Software Engineer [$320k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly

- **Company:** SYSTOLIC, INC.
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $320,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Infrastructure, Elasticsearch, Fault Tolerance, Python (Programming Language), Logstash, Software Engineering, Grafana, Event Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka, Asynchronous Programming, Kibana, Data Pipelines, Elk Stack
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9263639/mid-level-python-software-engineer-320kyr-tssci-fs-poly

## About the Role

* Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
 * Years of experience: 8+ years
 * Total Compensation: $320k+ yearly (tentative)

## Description

* Design and implement event-driven architectures and scalable data pipelines utilizing Python and Kafka.
 * Develop robust monitoring solutions, dashboards, and fault-tolerant systems using Grafana and the ELK stack.
 * Leverage asynchronous programming and concurrency to ensure high observability and operational performance., * Design and implement modular, event-driven architectures to enhance system observability and tracking across diverse data pipelines.
 * Build fault-tolerant solutions featuring robust access control, distributed messaging, and real-time alerting.
 * Utilize Python for asynchronous and concurrent software development.
 * Implement and maintain distributed streaming and messaging services using Kafka.
 * Create monitoring frameworks and operational dashboards using Grafana and the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
 * Maintain high standards for record keeping and modular software design to support ongoing data infrastructure growth.