Develop and maintain backend APIs, implement real-time communication, work with graph databases, and ensure code quality through collaboration and best practices.
ELEKS Software Engineering and Development Office is looking for a Junior Python Developer in McLean, Virginia.
ABOUT PROJECT
Our customer is a specialized software development company based in the United States, committed to delivering top-tier solutions that help protect the country and its businesses.
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to qualify and maintain security clearance
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Backend Python Developer with a solid understanding of professional business environments
- Friendly and composed when interacting with clients and colleagues
- Professional demeanor and conduct
- Punctual, responsible, and reliable
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional phone etiquette and email correspondence
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain backend REST APIs using Python and the Flask framework
- Implement real-time communication features with Python and SocketIO
- Work with graph databases, efficiently retrieving and manipulating data using graph query languages such as Cypher, Gremlin, GraphQL, and AQL
- Collaborate closely with frontend developers to integrate backend APIs and services
- Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable Python code
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices
- Troubleshoot and debug backend issues promptly and effectively
- Learn and apply best practices in backend development, security, and performance
- Work effectively within an agile development environment
- Assist in designing and implementing database schemas and data models
- Stay current with the latest backend development trends and technologies
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools
WHAT YOU WILL GET WITH ELEKS
- 14 paid days off
- 8 paid sick leaves
- Paid federal US holidays
- Nonpaid leaves
- Medical insurance (including dental and vision)
- Close cooperation with a customer
- Challenging tasks
- Competence development
- 401(k) plan
ABOUT ELEKS
ELEKS is a custom software development company. We deliver value to our clients, thanks to our expertise and experience gained from working as a software innovation partner since 1991.
Our 2000+ professionals located in the Delivery Centers across Eastern Europe and sales offices in Europe and North America, provide our clients with a full range of software engineering services. These include product development, QA, R&D, design, technology consulting and dedicated teams.
Top Skills
Aql
Cypher
Flask
GraphQL
Gremlin
Python
Socketio
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