Applications Programmer - Python

MATRIX SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES INC

Baltimore, MD

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, AngularJS, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Authentication, Automation, Business Analysis, Change Control, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Processing, Django, Docker, Functional Analysis, Git, GitHub, Health Insurance, Integration Testing, Internet Application, Jenkins, Microservices, Microsoft Windows Azure, MySQL, OAuth, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), React.js, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Requirements Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Secure Coding, Service Delivery, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Training/Teaching, Unit Test, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Baltimore, MD
POSTED
2 days ago
Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development

Job Description
  • 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.
Qualifications
  • 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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MATRIX SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES INC