GCR Professional Services
Python Software Engineer
Cambridge, Massachusetts, US
Role snapshot
GCR Professional Services is hiring a Python Software Engineer on a full-time basis. This is a hybrid role based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US.
- Company
- GCR Professional Services
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, US
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
Who this role suits
Practitioners with a few years behind them who can work independently, make trade-offs and help newer teammates.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what GCR Professional Services publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Python Software Engineer Position has the ability to transition from contract to direct at the client and candiates request You may sit in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, Seattle, WA These positions are onsite or hybrid requiring 3+ days/week in office You must be a US Citizen and be able to hold and Active Secret/Top Secret/ TS/SCI Our Client is a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers who use asymmetric and unconventional approaches to deploy practical solutions that solve difficult multi-disciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem. Responsibilities: Design and develop scalable, efficient, and reliable software applications using Python Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and pair programming to ensure high-quality code and knowledge sharing Stay up-to-date with the latest software engineering trends, tools, and technologies Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products, ensuring seamless integration and deployment Contribute to the development of new codebases that emphasize object-orientation, modularity, and maintainability Requirements: US citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance (Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI) Expertise in Python Strong understanding of relational databases and version control systems (e.g., Git) Experience with Docker, Docker-compose, or Kubernetes Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and microservice architecture Strong communication skills and self-motivation Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or significant professional experience) 5+ years of software development experience Willingness to travel up to 25% Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Knowledge of Spark or PySpark Background in mathematics or computer science Experience with DevOps tools and practices Familiarity with containerization technologies Experience or desire to lead technical teams