Full Stack Developer – Python, Java + DevOps

Full Stack Developer – Python, Java + DevOps skills

5 days on-site in Dallas TX or McLean VA
Contract-to-hire

Contract (W2 Only)

Visas : US Citizen, Green Card (Own W2)

Must Have Qualifications: Python and Java development, strong understanding of design and explain and educate developers.

Interview Information:

Senior Developer Workspace Engineer

Position Overview: The Senior Developer Workspace Engineer is a multifaceted role combining DevOps expertise, end-user technology proficiency, and technical evangelism. This position focuses on designing, building, and advocating for developer workspaces and tooling to ensure seamless developer onboarding and day-2 support.

• One Part DevOps
  
• One Part End-User Technology Expert
  
• One Part Tech Evangelist
  

Position Overview: As a senior-level engineer and advocate, you will contribute to the design, build, and advocacy of developer workspaces and tooling. The goal is to achieve frictionless developer onboarding and day-2 support. This involves partnering with end-user collaboration management suites to construct and deploy elegant developer solutions. Workstation solutions may include physical hardware, virtualized desktops, or browser-based setups, which you will be responsible for setting up and supporting. Additionally, you will develop specific tools to ease adoption and usage, requiring expertise in direct development and software distribution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement developer workspaces using physical, virtualized, or browser-based solutions.
  
• Develop tools primarily in Python and Java to enhance developer workflows.
  
• Advocate for and implement CI/CD improvements through new tooling and commonly available libraries.
  
• Create patterns to manage desktop provisioning and software package management using SCCM, VDI, or similar technologies.
  
• Lead initiatives to integrate Generative AI capabilities into Developer workflows, enhancing the value proposition for customers.
  
• Partner with end-user collaboration suites to create seamless developer experiences.
  
• Ensure all solutions meet audit, risk, and governance requirements.
  
• Evangelize best practices and solutions within the developer community.
  

Requirements

Skillset Matrix:

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in DevOps and end-user technology roles.
  
• Strong development skills, particularly in Python and Java.
  
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
  

Vetting Questions

1)  Can you describe a recent instance where you identified an opportunity to improve your team’s efficiency through automation or process optimization? What steps did you personally take to implement your solution, and what was the impact on your team or organization?

2)  Describe typical day in your current role or a recent role? How do you balance hands-on coding, building or optimizing systems for your team, and collaborating or influencing stakeholders? Which of these areas do you spend the most time on, and why?

3) How do you stay up to date with technology trends and advancements in technology? Can you share some approaches or resources you use to maintain your technical and professional skills?