Full Stack Python Developer
About the job
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, is required.
- Seven or more years of software development experience within structured software development life cycle and Agile environments is required.
- Advanced, production-grade Python development experience using modern frameworks and testing libraries is required.
- Hands-on experience with Python 3.9+, AWS Lambda, AWS Step Functions, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Amazon S3, CloudWatch, and CloudTrail is required.
- Experience using AWS CDK to define and deploy infrastructure across multiple environments is required.
- Hands-on experience creating and managing continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines for cloud applications is required.
- Strong RESTful API design skills, including service versioning, validation, and error handling, are required.
- Experience building and deploying containerized applications with Docker is required.
- Proficiency with Git or GitLab workflows, branching strategies, merge requests, and code reviews is required.
- Experience writing unit and integration tests and remediating code defects is required.
- Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration skills are required.
- Develop and maintain production-grade Python microservices and cloud-native applications.
- Define and deploy multi-environment AWS infrastructure using AWS CDK and infrastructure-as-code practices.
- Model and orchestrate complex business workflows using AWS Step Functions and Lambda.
- Build containerized applications and design versioned RESTful APIs with effective validation and error handling.
- Implement application logging, monitoring, alerting, and audit trails using Amazon CloudWatch and AWS CloudTrail.
- Create and manage continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines for automated testing and deployment of cloud applications.
- Write unit and integration tests, troubleshoot defects, and perform code remediation.
- Conduct peer code reviews focused on maintainability, performance, security, and engineering best practices.
- Contribute to architecture decisions and maintain clear technical and system documentation.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze business needs and deliver practical technical solutions.
- Experience with Terraform and complementary infrastructure-as-code tools.
- Frontend development experience with Angular or React and TypeScript.
- Experience with AWS SNS, SQS, Athena, Glue, and load balancing services.
- Experience using AI coding assistants, such as Claude Code, for code review, optimization, documentation, debugging, troubleshooting, and test development.
- Ability to critically evaluate, test, secure, and adapt AI-generated code before incorporating it into production solutions.
About the company
Edgewater IT provides IT consulting services focused on U.S. government clients. It offers expertise across the IT life cycle including program and project management, system and network operations, and cyber security, drawing on a workforce that often holds top secret clearances and advanced degrees. The company works with federal agencies and contracting partners, delivering staffing and governance support as well as policy guidance to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Edgewater differentiates itself by combining large-company capabilities with small-company attention, backed by a woman-owned status, deep government experience, and a culture that emphasizes qualified, committed personnel and competitive, stable compensation. Its goal is to be the best IT consulting partner for government clients by providing the right talent and knowledge to meet mission needs while maintaining contracting compliance and quality.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Maryland
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Argonne awarded Edgewater a five-year IT managed services contract on July 16, 2026.
- EIA awarded Edgewater a February 2026 task order with $10.6 million total backlog.
- NASA SEWP VI runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2036, expanding pipeline access.
What critics are saying
- Federal recompetes can erase revenue quickly; one lost DOE contract hits hard.
- Edgewater's NIH protest dismissal on January 28, 2026 shows aggressive, costly procurement battles.
- Customer concentration around DOE, FBI, DHRA, and EIA creates existential dependency on federal awards.
What makes Edgewater IT unique
- Edgewater pairs cleared federal staff with DOE and national-lab mission knowledge.
- Tom Ferrando, a former Salient CRGT CEO, brings large-scale federal services leadership.
- NASA SEWP VI and integrated ITC/AV offerings widen Edgewater's procurement access.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program