Backend API Developer, Junior

Summary

Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering technology and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies. They are seeking a Junior Backend API Developer to support a federal program focused on building the enterprise data layer for the National Weather Service, responsible for designing, developing, and implementing APIs for weather datasets.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Python Fast APIs based on requirements
• Follow approved Agile life cycle methodologies, create design documents, and perform program coding
• Resolve technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation
• Interpret data, analyze results, and provide ongoing reports
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources
• Identify, analyze, and interpret data sets and document recommendations

Skills

• 2+ years of relevant professional experience
• Bachelor's degree required (Master's degree can count for 2 years of work experience)
• Strong knowledge of Python and experience with Fast API
• Experience with web services (RESTful)
• Experience with source control management (Git)
• Experience with build automation (Jenkins, Hudson)
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residence
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability/fitness determination based on client requirements
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Experience with JIRA
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 2+ years of relevant professional experience
• Bachelor's degree required (Master's degree can count for 2 years of work experience)
• Strong knowledge of Python and experience with Fast API
• Experience with web services (RESTful)
• Experience with source control management (Git)
• Experience with build automation (Jenkins, Hudson)
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residence
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability/fitness determination based on client requirements

Nice to Haves

• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Experience with JIRA
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through national providers
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary options
• Short-term disability (company-paid) and long-term disability options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support and mental health resources
• Telehealth and virtual care options available through medical plans
• Pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible employees
• Paid federal holidays for salaried employees
• Access to wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefits
• Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, employment status, and program requirements.