Software Engineer - Python

Interclypse is seeking a Senior Python Developer to support a federal agency's migration from a legacy OpenVMS/Itanium server infrastructure and DCL scripting environment to a modern Python-based middleware platform. You will work as part of a small, senior developer team under the agency's technical direction, writing production-quality Python code within a disciplined Agile/DevSecOps framework. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price engagement — we expect self-directed professionals who take ownership of deliverables and meet acceptance criteria without heavy management oversight.nt.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Python/FastAPI middleware services that replace legacy OpenVMS DCL script processing, including POLLVAX, TO_FDSYS, and other identified batch scripts

• Build file processing pipelines, data routing engines, hot folder watchers, and workflow management components

• Implement a dual-mode delivery system supporting both legacy share emulation and modern REST API access

• Develop SSO-integrated authentication and authorization, user and role management, and audit logging

• Create Axway FTP server integration for congressional file intake and Windows NAS connectivity for file storage

• Build task queuing systems, database integration for metadata tracking, and event-driven processing with real-time file monitoring

• Implement automated backup, error recovery/retry mechanisms, and performance optimization for concurrent client connections

• Design and execute a comprehensive testing framework including unit, integration, and UAT automated test suites

• Participate in 2-week Agile sprints, bi-weekly demos, and DevSecOps gates under agency direction

• Contribute to monthly status reports, development logs, sprint code releases, and support documentation