Python Developer

Kudu Dynamics Job Opportunity

Join a growing team of security researchers and software engineers as we transition a state-of-the-art IoT security solution from the lab to multiple customers. This role sits at the intersection of helping end users, developing new features, and coordinating with technical partners to integrate new datasets and technologies. This position can be in Columbia, Maryland or Chantilly, Virginia.

Minimum Requirements

US Citizenship with TS / SCI and Counter-Intelligence Polygraph clearance, Four years of experience in a Python Development role, Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, Expertise in scripting (Python, shell scripting), Expertise with Docker and container orchestration (Nomad, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm), Proficiency in software development in Python, Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible), Experience delivering solutions on AWS, Experience with system monitoring, introspection, and visualization technologies (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack), Experience with GitLab CI / CD, Experience working in an Agile Scrum development team, Database administration / development experience with PostgreSQL or similar, Experience supporting full-stack solutions including RESTful API and Angular-based web UI, Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTPS, TLS), Experience with user management and onboarding new users, Experience with Twelve-Factor App methodology, Linux system administration experience, Self-starter requiring minimal supervision, Intelligent, proactive, and driven to achieve results.

Specific Duties

Troubleshoot and maintain the deployed application, Onboard and managing new users, Actively search for and screen new data sources and technologies to meet program demands, Serve as primary point of contact for current and future data sources / technical partners, Set up technical exchange meetings and gather / catalogue data information, Understand security restrictions and access requirements.

Education Requirements

BS / MS (BA / MA) in a technical degree field, plus a minimum of 4 years directly related experience. In lieu of a degree, 10 years of directly related experience.

Technical Skills

Expertise with Linux system administration, Expertise in scripting (Bash, Python), Expertise with container build tools (Docker, Buildah), Expertise with Kubernetes (installing, managing, operating), Experience with Kubernetes CD tools (FluxCD, ArgoCD), Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Helm), Experience delivering solutions on AWS / Azure, Experience with system monitoring, introspection, and visualization technologies (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, ELK stack), Experience with GitLab CI, Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTPS, TLS); comfortable diagnosing and resolving networking issues.

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter. We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."