Senior Software Engineer (Python) - Remote

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support a high-impact federal cybersecurity initiative. This is a fully remote opportunity to contribute to the development of a large-scale cyber data visualization and analytics platform. Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain backend Python applications for enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions. • Collaborate within an Agile (SAFe) team, including pair programming, to implement scalable and reliable data processing pipelines. • Develop and integrate ETL processes and RESTful APIs to support data ingestion, transformation, and analytics. • Work with persistent data storage systems such as RDS, DynamoDB, and S3, including experience with pushing/pulling data to Elasticsearch. • Utilize containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes to deploy and manage microservice-based applications. • Write unit tests and implement event-driven and scheduled features to ensure code reliability and maintainability. • Participate in continuous improvement efforts and adapt to evolving cybersecurity requirements and technologies. • Contribute to system design, architecture discussions, and backend-focused full-stack development. Required Experience: • 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend Python development. • Proven experience building scalable, high-performance systems and ETL pipelines. • 5+ years working with data storage solutions (e.g., RDS, DynamoDB, S3). • 5+ years using container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). • 5+ years using Git-based version control systems (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket). • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work independently. • Experience writing unit tests and implementing event-driven features. • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in distributed teams. • Clearance: United States Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a US government DHS Public Trust Security Clearance Preferred Qualifications: • Experience working in CI/CD environments and familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools. • 3+ years of experience in Agile development teams. • 5+ years working with AWS cloud services (flexibility for other cloud platforms). • Experience with SQS, Kafka, and Kibana for log processing and visualization. • Background in cybersecurity tools, technologies, and mission support. • AWS Certification is a plus. • Experience with leadership or mentorship in technical teams is a bonus. Compensation: Salary Range: $120,000 - $ 150,000 (depending on experience) Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick leave as required by law, and Holidays Location: Fully remote work environment in EST Clearance: United States Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a US government DHS Public Trust Security Clearance Keywords: Python, ETL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD, Agile, Cybersecurity, DHS, Kafka, Kibana, Infrastructure as Code, Data Pipelines Apply tot his job