Top Entry Level Python Jobs in Washington, DC

Join Palantir Production Infrastructure to build and operate large-scale platforms (Rubix, Apollo) and core deployment, observability, and Kubernetes-based PaaS tooling. Own full product lifecycle, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deploy software supporting civil and defense customers while learning from a paired mentor.

Build and ship scalable software for Palantir Gotham across the full product lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, work directly with users to understand problems, and contribute high-quality code while paired with a mentor. May involve field visits to customers to learn mission needs.

Build, operate, and maintain scalable, reliable infrastructure for Palantir platforms. Deploy products, troubleshoot production issues, automate manual operations, participate in on-call support, and develop solutions on Foundry and Apollo using modern languages and observability tools.

Forward Deployed Software Engineers at Palantir design and implement technical solutions for clients, addressing complex data-driven challenges while collaborating closely with users and continuously iterating on their solutions.

As a Forward Deployed Software Engineer, you will solve critical problems in federal health and civilian agencies, managing high-stakes projects with a strong focus on engineering principles and collaboration with customers.

Work directly with customers to design and build end-to-end data-driven solutions. Responsibilities include architecture, large-scale data wrangling, custom web app development, collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and traveling to client sites to deploy and iterate on high-impact projects.

Work onsite with customers to design and build data-driven solutions end-to-end. Responsibilities include architecture, data wrangling at scale, coding web apps, collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and traveling to client sites to deploy and iterate solutions.

Develop and maintain full stack web applications in a cloud environment. Responsibilities include designing cloud architecture, writing Python, Java, JavaScript, and C++ code, managing databases and ETL processes, integrating data sources, deploying and troubleshooting applications, improving web performance and interactivity, and preparing technical documentation and project deliverables. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and supports government sponsor applications.

Own and scale Gallatin’s endpoint, identity, SaaS, security, compliance, and office IT systems. Manage macOS, Windows, and mobile environments using Jamf Pro, Intune, Google Workspace, Okta, and Microsoft 365 GCC High. Automate provisioning, access lifecycle workflows, patching, compliance, and audit evidence. Troubleshoot complex systems issues, support employees, document processes, and establish secure controls aligned with CMMC and NIST 800-171. The role requires broad ownership and independent delivery in a small, fast-moving team.

Operate and scale Kong’s global multi-region SaaS platform across AWS, GCP, and Azure. Build Kubernetes infrastructure, Terraform-based automation, Helm and ArgoCD deployment workflows, CI/CD pipelines, observability systems, and highly available data layers. Improve Kong Gateway and Mesh environments, reliability, scalability, security, disaster recovery, and cost efficiency. Participate in 24/7 on-call, incident response, SLO tracking, postmortems, and operational improvement initiatives.

Build and deploy applications and prototypes on AWS, own and maintain code, set up tests and monitoring for data pipelines, and collaborate with Data Scientists and Engineers to create datasets, experiments, and supporting technology.

The Backend Engineer will develop and maintain scalable backend services and APIs for an AI-driven logistics platform while ensuring system reliability, performance, and security. Responsibilities include designing architecture, implementing data pipelines, collaborating with teams, and mentoring new members. The role requires proficiency in backend languages and cloud infrastructure.

As a Cleared Software Engineer, you will build demo-able features for logistics systems, extend APIs, design data models, manage data pipelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve engineering practices.

Support Anti-Tamper efforts by reviewing plans, developing databases, and collaborating with senior experts to enhance program protection in defense technologies.

Manage and maintain Linux and Windows servers, write scripts in PowerShell, Python, and shell, deploy and support cloud infrastructure, install and configure enterprise monitoring tools (Dynatrace, ScienceLogic, Splunk), configure alerting from logs, and build dashboards and visualizations for operations and executive views.