Software Engineer (Python/Django)

Description

Are you an experienced software engineer ready to take ownership of a new solution from the ground up? Are you excited about the opportunity to build scalable automation tools that support critical configuration workflows for law enforcement and public safety agencies across the country?

We're looking for a passionate and driven Software Engineer to lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of a new configuration automation platform. This solution will streamline the deployment of our systems through intelligent automation and reusable configuration patterns.

In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping not just the codebase, but the long-term architecture, tooling, and development practices that will serve as the foundation for a growing engineering team. You'll collaborate closely with stakeholders to solve complex problems, make impactful technical decisions, and deliver robust, scalable web applications using Angular (Node/TypeScript) for the frontend and Django (Django REST Framework/Django Ninja) for the backend.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable web applications using Angular and Django.
• Own the full software development lifecycle: from architecture and development to testing, deployment, and support.
• Develop automation tools that improve consistency, reduce manual configuration, and increase delivery velocity.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code with a focus on reusability and maintainability.
• Create and maintain automated test suites (unit, integration, regression) to support continuous delivery.
• Investigate and resolve production issues, ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Collaborate across teams and departments to gather requirements and translate them into effective solutions.
• Apply best practices for secure, high-performance, and scalable software design.
• Mentor and guide future team members as the solution and team grow.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in Angular (TypeScript/JavaScript) for modern frontend development.
• Strong backend development experience with Django (Django REST Framework/Django Ninja) to create and maintain APIs.
• Experience working with SQL-based databases, particularly PostgreSQL.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and system integration.
• Proficient with software development tools such as Git, Jira, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience building scalable, production-ready enterprise applications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and understanding of core computer science principles (data structures, algorithms, complexity).
• Strong communication skills, especially in technical team collaboration and documentation.
• Self-motivated and continuously learning, with a passion for staying current on technology trends.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with containerized applications (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with AI/LLM tools and techniques for automation.
• Experience with configuration automation, infrastructure-as-code, or scripting.
• Prior experience leading projects or mentoring junior engineers.
• Background in public safety or mission-critical system environments.