Software Engineer - Python

Job description

Description 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 fi...