Senior Python Developer
Company: Leidos
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Who We Are : Kudu Dynamics is a Leidos owned company, forged out
of a decade of experience in computer network operations and
staffed with talent who have built, overseen, and enhanced
capabilities throughout the entire USG arsenal. Our team of
hackers, engineers, makers, and shakers have experience spanning
centuries of research, development, and operations missions -
across desktop, mobile, IoT, and embedded platforms. Kudu Dynamics
is uniquely qualified to anticipate tomorrow’s threats and build
the next of capabilities. Job Description: Join a growing team of
security researchers and software engineers as we transition a
state-of-the-art IoT security solution from the lab to multiple
customers. This role sits at the intersection of helping end users,
developing new features, and coordinating with technical partners
to integrate new datasets and technologies. This position can be in
Columbia, Maryland or Chantilly, Virginia. Minimum Requirements US
Citizenship with TS/SCI and Counter-Intelligence Polygraph
clearance Four years of experience in a Python Development role
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering,
Computer Engineering, or related field Expertise in scripting
(Python, shell scripting) Expertise with Docker and container
orchestration (Nomad, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm) Proficiency in
software development in Python Experience with infrastructure as
code (Terraform, Ansible) Experience delivering solutions on AWS
Experience with system monitoring, introspection, and visualization
technologies (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack) Experience with
GitLab CI/CD Experience working in an Agile Scrum development team
Database administration/development experience with PostgreSQL or
similar Experience supporting full-stack solutions including
RESTful API and Angular-based web UI Experience with networking
protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTPS, TLS) Experience with user management
and onboarding new users Experience with Twelve-Factor App
methodology Linux system administration experience Self-starter
requiring minimal supervision Intelligent, proactive, and driven to
achieve results Specific Duties Troubleshoot and maintain the
deployed application Onboard and managing new users Actively search
for and screen new data sources and technologies to meet program
demands Serve as primary point of contact for current and future
data sources/technical partners Set up technical exchange meetings
and gather/catalogue data information Understand security
restrictions and access requirements Education Requirements BS/MS
(BA/MA) in a technical degree field, plus a minimum of 4 years
directly related experience In lieu of a degree, 10 years of
directly related experience Technical Skills Expertise with Linux
system administration Expertise in scripting (Bash, Python)
Expertise with container build tools (Docker, Buildah) Expertise
with Kubernetes (installing, managing, operating) Experience with
Kubernetes CD tools (FluxCD, ArgoCD) Experience with infrastructure
as code (Terraform, Helm) Experience delivering solutions on
AWS/Azure Experience with system monitoring, introspection, and
visualization technologies (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, ELK stack)
Experience with GitLab CI Experience with networking protocols
(TCP, UDP, HTTPS, TLS); comfortable diagnosing and resolving
networking issues If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At
Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because
the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're
recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step
10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster
than anyone else dares. Original Posting: March 2, 2026 For U.S.
Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos
reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open
for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier
than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay
Range: Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 The Leidos pay range for
this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of
compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending
an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the
job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as
well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable
bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Keywords: Leidos, Towson , Senior Python Developer, IT / Software / Systems , Chantilly, Maryland
