TriTech Enterprise Systems, Inc. (TriTech) is looking for an 'Application Programmer (with Python experience) to support a Maryland State contract. This candidate will be responsible for understanding, defining, analyzing, designing, coding, evaluating, testing, debugging, documenting, and implementing emerging software applications for the development, enhancement, and maintenance of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange (HBX) and other systems.
The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange (MHBE), an independent unit of state government, provides Marylanders with accessible, affordable health coverage. MHBE administers Maryland Health Connection (MHC), the state’s health insurance marketplace. Through MHC, Maryland residents explore health insurance plans, compare rates, and determine their eligibility for advanced premium tax credits (APTC), cost-sharing reductions (CSR), and public assistance programs such as Medicaid and the Maryland Children’s Health Insurance Program (MCHP).
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Assist in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of web applications and APIs using Python and modern development frameworks.
- Support development of RESTful APIs and backend services.
- Contribute to data processing, automation, and AI-assisted workflows.
- Collaborate with senior developers and business analysts to translate functional requirements into technical solutions.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following secure coding practices.
- Develop and execute unit tests and assist with integration testing.
- Participate in code reviews and Agile ceremonies.
- Support application troubleshooting and issue resolution in development and test environments.
- Adhere to all security, Project Management Office (PMO), change control, work management, service delivery policies, processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Note: The candidate must be flexible to work overtime as needed, including weekends, holidays, and off-hours.
A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in software development (internships count toward experience).
- Experience with Python programming.
- Experience developing or consuming REST APIs.
- Good understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar) and writing SQL queries.
- Familiarity with version control tools such as Git, JIRA.
- Good understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative Agile team environment.
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience with Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
- Exposure to AI/ML libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, or TensorFlow/PyTorch.
- Experience integrating AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, AWS AI services, Azure AI, etc.).
- Experience with automation scripting or workflow automation.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
- Experience building or consuming microservices.
- Experience working with containerization tools such as Docker.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins).
- Basic knowledge of API security and authentication (OAuth2, JWT).
- Exposure to front-end technologies (JavaScript, React, or Angular).
- Experience working on data-driven or public-facing applications.
- Strong interest in AI-enabled application modernization in government systems.
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What We Do
TriTech Enterprise Systems, Inc., is an Information Technology (IT) Consulting company committed to increasing the competitive advantage of our clients by providing cutting edge solutions through innovation, research and the application of emerging technologies.
Consulting Services
TriTech provides consulting services to both large and small clients in the federal, state and local arenas. We provide detailed solutions in: Website Design, Online Store, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Selling Globally Online, Online Assessment
Program and Project Management
TriTech works closely with your team to initiate, plan, control, execute, and close out a major program, from developing a major new technology, installing a state-of-the-art system, reengineering an enterprise, or implementing new processes and tools to improve quality, cost, or delivery performance.
Network Infrastructure
Our experienced technical consultants design, implement and maintain your LAN and WAN. We provide upgrades, configuration, administration, service desk services and computer repair. We can assist your organization in designing an existing network or a completely new network both for today's needs and tomorrow's technology.
Data Management
TriTech can provide a database solution designed to enhance your efforts to support customers. We have extensive experience in developing and maintaining database systems.
System Integration and Testing
TriTech consultants will provide requirements analysis, systems analysis, systems architecture design and development, architecture implementation, test plans and testing, deployment and maintenance for your new or existing IT system.
Information Assurance
TriTech provides leading edge information assurance and systems security solutions. Our specialists will work closely with you to evaluate the security posture of your IT resources and recommend solutions in line with your business needs.
