Full Stack Developer – Python, Java + DevOps

Job Description

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:

Skill Category	Required Skills	Proficiency Level
DevOps	CI/CD pipeline configuration and management	Advanced
	Experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps	Advanced
	Understanding of cloud-native CI/CD tools and practices	Advanced
	Understanding of container creation, usage and management	Advanced
Development	Proficiency in Python and Java	Advanced
	Familiarity with JavaScript	Intermediate
End-User Technology	Desktop provisioning and software distribution expertise	Advanced
	Experience with SCCM, VDI, or similar technologies	Advanced
Technical Evangelism	Ability to advocate for best practices and innovative solutions	Advanced
	Strong communication skills to influence and educate developers	Advanced
Networking	Understanding of cloud and on-prem networking concepts	Intermediate
Risk & Governance	Familiarity with audit and risk management practices	Intermediate
AI Integration	Experience with integrating AI/ML capabilities into cloud solutions	Intermediate
	Understanding of Generative AI concepts and applications	Intermediate

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?

Requirements
Skillset Matrix: Skill Category Required Skills Proficiency Level DevOps CI/CD pipeline configuration and management Advanced Experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps Advanced Understanding of cloud-native CI/CD tools and practices Advanced Understanding of container creation, usage and management Advanced Development Proficiency in Python and Java Advanced Familiarity with JavaScript Intermediate End-User Technology Desktop provisioning and software distribution expertise Advanced Experience with SCCM, VDI, or similar technologies Advanced Technical Evangelism Ability to advocate for best practices and innovative solutions Advanced Strong communication skills to influence and educate developers Advanced Networking Understanding of cloud and on-prem networking concepts Intermediate Risk & Governance Familiarity with audit and risk management practices Intermediate AI Integration Experience with integrating AI/ML capabilities into cloud solutions Intermediate Understanding of Generative AI concepts and applications Intermediate 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?