Software Developer (1453)

Referral Eligible   

Salary Range: $150,000 to $160,000 

Summary:  

Zapata Technology is seeking a Software Developer to join our high-performing team. In this role, you will apply advanced technical expertise to research, design, and develop computer and network software, including specialized utility programs. You will analyze user and mission requirements to build effective software solutions using principles of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. This is an onsite position in Annapolis Junction, MD. 

Key Functions:  

• Full Stack Python Engineering: Build and deploy full-stack applications using Python (Django/FastAPI) for RESTful API logic and modern JavaScript frameworks for the UI, ensuring efficient data serialization and state management.
• Team Collaboration: Execute rigorous version control workflows using Git, including complex merges, rebasing, and peer code reviews to maintain high quality standards within a CI/CD pipeline.
• Multi-Application Integration: Develop custom middleware and integration layers that synchronize data across heterogeneous systems through webhooks, message queues, and standardized API protocols.
• System Orchestration: Program automated deployment logic and service discovery routines to manage the lifecycle of distributed applications across containerized environments.
• Linux Administration: Perform system tuning and Bash automation to manage package dependencies, network configurations, and kernel-level permissions across production server clusters.

Job Qualifications:  

Qualifications and Skills include:  

• Experienced python software engineer with strong background in either backend or frontend development, full stack preferable.
• Experience working on a team of developers with knowledge of software version control and collaboration tools.
• Ability to create multi-application solutions bridging multiple software capabilities together.

• Some experience with the concept of System Orchestration and developing capabilities to conduct orchestration or tying into existing capabilities.
• Experience with Linux Administration or at least a strong familiarity with Linux required. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience with full-stack development, including creating and interacting with databases and APIs.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Familiarity with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of virtualization platforms such as VMware VSphere or others.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with a talent for systematically diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.
• Foundational understanding of traditional Systems Administration principles.

Education/Experience include:  

• Bachelors Degree
• 9 Years of Experience

Working Conditions:  

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and use of standard office equipment.  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:  

Full time position