Role: Senior Python Developer
Location: Reston VA
Onsite role
About the Role:
Team is responsible for CI/CD tools, primarily using Python for enhancements and customizations.
They are looking for a developer with a strong background in Python and AWS, particularly EKS, as the platform is migrating from EC2 to EKS.
Required Qualifications:
o Role Clarification: clarified that the role is not for a DevOps engineer but for a developer with heavy Python and AWS experience, particularly in containerization and EKS.
o Developer Skills: emphasized the need for a developer with strong containerization background and experience with EKS, as these are critical for the role.
Platform Development: explained that their team maintains the GitLab platform, which supports CI/CD capabilities for the enterprise. The development is done in Python, and the role involves creating templates and executors for the platform.
o Platform Maintenance: explained that their team maintains the GitLab platform, which supports CI/CD capabilities for the enterprise. The development is done in Python, focusing on creating templates and executors.
o Development Focus: clarified that the role involves developing engineering solutions to optimize CI/CD pipelines for the enterprise, rather than traditional DevOps tasks.
Data Engineering Skills: mentioned that while the primary focus is on Python, having data engineering skills is preferred as the platform is moving towards AI and Gen AI tools.
Years of Experience: asked about the years of experience required. clarified that they are not looking for mid-level or junior positions, but strong experience in containerization and Python is essential