Python Software Engineer (GC-2)
legato Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Software Engineering role at legato. Annapolis Junction · full-time · $160,000–$180,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build and update software systems from documented requirements, including analytics, large-data processing and real-time applications
- Test software against design expectations, record the results and resolve reported software defects
- Apply suitable design and development methods, contributing to system trade-offs, software reuse and requirements breakdown
- Develop back-end services with an emphasis on APIs
What you bring
- You hold an active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph and an IAT Level 2 certification by your start date
- You have at least four years working with IT application systems and experience using Python, AWS, Docker and Terraform
- You have a related bachelor’s degree, or eight years of experience in place of the degree
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits an engineer comfortable working independently or alongside a team. The position is in Hanover, Maryland, and requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
From the employer
Legato, LLC recruiters (Staffing@legatocorp.com) would love to speak with you regarding the following position: Python Software Engineer in Hanover, MD.
Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
Salary Range: $160,000-$180,000, depending on experience.
What You Will Do:
The Python Software Engineer develop. Maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. They will work individually or as part of a team. Review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of COTS/GOTS in place of new development and requirements analysis and synthesis from level to individual software components. There will be some back-end development with an emphasis on APIs
Our minimum requirements for this role:
- Experience with Python, AWS, Docker, Terraform
- Desired (but not required) experience with Bash and SQL
- IAT Level 2 Certification required at start date
- At least four (4) years experience in IT applications systems is required
- A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is required. Four (4) years of equivalent experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree for a total of eight (8) years of experience
About Your New Company
Legato, LLC is a dynamic small business headquartered in Columbia, near Ft. Meade, MD. Our positions include Cyber, Software, Systems, Networking, Data Science and other complex engineering capabilities. We set ourselves apart by having employees in the top of their field and who enjoy working at Legato for its attention to its employees, aggressive compensation, and upward mobility possibilities.
We offer a generous benefits package including individual and family health, vision and dental benefits. A minimum of four (4) weeks of paid time off including a week of sick leave. Legato gives our employees 11 federal holidays off and a 401(k) employer match with no vesting schedule. There is an opportunity to earn referral benefits or bank hours if the contract allows.
Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.
Legato LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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