Full Stack Developer – Python, Java + DevOps

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)

Glider test is a must

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?