Java/python Developer

Java/Python DeveloperLocation: McLean, VA/ Plano, TX Duration: 12 months with possible contract to hirePosition Overview: The Senior Developer Workspace Engineer is a multifaceted role combining Development 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 Experienced Developer One Part End-User Technology Expert One Part Tech EvangelistAs 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 integrate with existing machinery and 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.Qualifications:Proven experience in Development and end-user technology.Strong development skills, particularly in Python and Java.Excellent communication and advocacy skills.Proficiency in container creation, usage, and management.Advanced proficiency in Python and Java.Intermediate familiarity with JavaScript.Advanced expertise in desktop provisioning and software distribution.Advanced experience with SCCM, VDI, or similar technologies.Advanced technical evangelism skills.Intermediate understanding of cloud and on-prem networking concepts.Intermediate familiarity with audit and risk management practices.Intermediate experience with integrating AI/ML capabilities into cloud solutions.Intermediate understanding of Generative AI concepts and applications.Must Have Qualifications: Python and Java development, strong understanding of design and explain as well as educating other developers.