Junior Python/Django Developer
Employment Type : Full-Time
Overview: Medical Science & Computing (MSC), a Dovel company, is seeking a Junior Python/Django Developer to support our work at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD (when it is safe).
Duties & Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Required qualifications:
BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.- Two solid years of Django application development.
- Must have solid knowledge of Python.
- Solid knowledge of the principles of class-based object-oriented programming.
- Solid knowledge of standard web technology (HTTP, HTTPS, HTML5, client/server model).
- Two years of issue management via a ticketing system (JIRA, Trac, etc.).
- Two years use of software control management.
- Strong communication skills.
- General understanding of cloud concepts (server instances, code deployment, role-based authentication).
Preferred qualifications:- Experience with Git and the Gitflow workflow.
- Experience reading SQL.
- Experience using RDMS.
- Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment environment.
- Experience with automated testing.
- JavaScript development beyond jQuery.
- Experience using the basic components of the AWS environment (EC2, Bastion, RDS, S3).
#LI-KP1Company Description: We are a trusted government partner that blends deep domain expertise with advanced technologies to help our customers solve complex problems that improve, protect, and save lives. As a rapidly growing company, we combine entrepreneurial spirit, customer focus, and an outcomes-based approach to support agency missions in health IT, life sciences, public safety, and grants management.
The Dovel Family of Companies offers employees an opportunity to advance beyond a specific role or contract, we offer a path to develop an enriching career. We believe in empowering a culture of innovation, customer success, and employee growth.
What you’ll get…
- Time Off! Flexible schedules and company paid holidays allow you to take the time you need.
- Investment in YOU! 401(K) company contributions are yours to keep with no waiting period.
- Choices! Unique healthcare plans to choose from with options like fertility and orthodontia benefits.
- Discovery! With our tuition assistance and training programs, we support your career advancement.
- Tax Savings! Enroll in pre-tax Health or Dependent Care Flexible Spending, HSA with company contributions, parking, and/or transit commuter benefits.
- Support! Working parents and busy professionals – we’ve got you covered with a supportive culture, confidential Employee Assistance Program and a membership to Care.com.
- Perks! Employee discounts, peer recognition programs, company-wide wellness challenges, and fun community events.
- A Voice! A unique culture where you can influence decisions and have your voice heard.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.