CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with an active polygraph. Both the clearance and polygraph need to be fully adjudicated. Interim clearances will not be accepted.

U.S. Citizenship required in order to comply with government contracts.

Best Value Technology, Inc. (BVTI) is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) who is looking to identify a junior level Python Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in Python and Django, with hands-on experience working with MySQL databases, Linux-based systems, and web server configuration. This role also includes responsibilities for Tier 3 application support, helping to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues escalated by support teams.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Develop and maintain Django-based web applications.

Write clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code.

Design, query, and optimize MySQL databases.

Assist with basic DevOps tasks such as deploying applications, managing services, and handling server updates on Linux systems.

Configure and troubleshoot Apache web server issues.

Provide Tier 3 application support, including investigating bugs, performance issues, and infrastructure-related problems.

Perform quick-turnaround tasks requested by customers and operations staff, including generating custom reports.

Work closely with support, QA, and DevOps teams to resolve production issues.

Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Write and maintain technical documentation for features and support workflows.

Required Knowledge And Skills

1+ years of experience with Python and Django (or strong academic/project experience).

Solid understanding of relational databases, especially MySQL.

Familiarity with basic Linux system administration (package installation, file permissions, logs, etc.).

Experience configuring and working with Apache web server.

Proficiency with Git version control.

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Willingness to participate in on-call rotation or support coverage (if applicable).

Desireable Skills

Exposure to REST APIs.

Experience with Docker or other containerization tools.

Familiarity with automated testing frameworks.

Basic front-end knowledge (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).

Experience using ticketing systems like Redmine, Jira or ServiceNow.

Exposure to AWS services such as EC2, RDS, S3, and related cloud infrastructure tools.