Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain high-quality Python software aligned with program and project objectives
- Work independently and collaboratively with the development team to deliver complex features end to end
- Contribute to containerized, distributed microservice architectures, including development, deployment, and testing
Required Skills & Experience
- Clearance required: Secret. The position requires the ability to obtain an interim DoD Secret clearance. Ability to get an interim or active DoD Secret clearance or higher. Due to the clearance requirement, U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidate must also agree to participate in a background screen.
- 5+ years experience.
- Strong proficiency in Python, including modern language features and best practices.
- Hands-on experience with microservice architectures and distributed systems.
- Experience writing and maintaining automated tests using pytest or similar frameworks.
- Professional experience working in Linux environments.
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
- Experience with Agile software development methodology.
- Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence.
- Familiarity with Gitlab, Gitlab Runner, Docker, Kubernetes and Helm Charts
Desired Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer with expertise in Python, JavaScript (JS), and React.
- Domain experience with remote sensing systems or ground architectures, especially experience with OPIR sensor processing.
- Experience working on “badge-less” engineering teams on a large National security contract.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Interim or Active DoD SECRET security clearance or higher.
Application Deadline: March 30, 2026
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
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At Outside Analytics, we imagine, develop, and deploy advanced capabilities that move our people and our customer's missions forward. We specialize in geospatial analytics and visualization, time dominant detection and tracking, and remote sensing systems.
