Python Engineer

Oddball believes that the best products are built when engineers understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space.

What we’re looking for a Python Engineer with experience developing, testing, debugging and maintaining modern, consumer facing applications. 

What you'll be doing:

Working with other engineers hand in hand. Day to day work will involve writing code, developing tests, and debugging. As a lead engineer you will be expected to give input on high level architecture decisions, and communicate those decisions to other developers on the team.

We are looking for someone with the following skill set:

• 3+ years experience working with Python
• 3+ years of experience with system testing methodologies and software development life cycles
• 3+ years experience working in the agile framework and ensure that the agile process and standards are established and followed
• The ability to write code that is a pleasure for other engineers to read and understand
• The ability to speak and write in terms that non-developers can understand clearly, whether it be in a conference call, blog post or support email
• Flexible to meet deadlines and changing priorities 
• A solid understanding of API design and how backend systems work 
• Experience with all phases of the software development lifecycle - from gathering and analyzing user/business system requirements to creating application system models
• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and take initiative in performing tasks.
• Must be a team player must be able to work professionally and collaboratively with the government customer and other contract members of the project team.

Must be located within the US.

This is a salaried role. Oddball does offer tech, and a continuing education stipend.

This role may be required to obtain a low level government clearance. 

Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation.