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MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem. \nMORSE is seeking highly motivated and talented Python Software Engineers to join our innovative team, supporting various projects that provide critical AI, machine learning, simulation, situational awareness, and mission planning capabilities to a diverse range of Department of Defense (DoD) customers.\nAs a Python Software Engineer at MORSE, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, contributing to the success of our applications and making a meaningful impact on our customers. You will collaborate with a teams of engineers and data scientists to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software products that meet the highest standards of quality, scalability, and reliability.\nResponsibilities:\nDesign and develop scalable, efficient, and reliable software applications using Python \n\nParticipate in design reviews, code reviews, and pair programming to ensure high-quality code and knowledge sharing\n\nStay up-to-date with the latest software engineering trends, tools, and technologies\n\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products, ensuring seamless integration and deployment\n\nContribute to the development of new codebases that emphasize object-orientation, modularity, and maintainability\n\nRequirements:\nUS citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance (Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI)\n\nExpertise in Python \n\nStrong understanding of relational databases and version control systems (e.g., Git)\n\nExperience with Docker, Docker-compose, or Kubernetes\n\nFamiliarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and microservice architecture\n\nStrong communication skills and self-motivation\n\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or significant professional experience)\n\n5+ years of software development experience\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)\n\nKnowledge of Spark or PySpark\n\nBackground in mathematics or computer science\n\nExperience with DevOps tools and practices\n\nFamiliarity with containerization technologies \n\nExperience or desire to lead technical teams\nMORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.\nEmployees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy. \nCompensation\n$90,000—$210,000 USD\nThe team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission-critical impact to our customers. 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