Senior Python Developer

Senior Python Developer

Lead I - Semiconductor S/W Product Development

Who We Are:

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you'll create a boundless impact that transforms your career-and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

You Are:

UST is seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer to join our engineering team and contribute to the development of scalable, high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python development, structured data processing, and modern DevOps practices.

The opportunity:

* Design, develop, and maintain production-grade Python 3.x applications, automation frameworks, and tooling for hardware and firmware validation workflows.

* Architect scalable Python package and module structures applying object-oriented design patterns, SOLID principles, and robust exception handling strategies.

* Build and maintain complex JSON-based orchestration systems including schema validation (jsonschema), ValueMap logic, conditional patterns, and multi-file JSON structures.

* Develop PDF generation utilities and structured data parsing pipelines using appropriate Python libraries.

* Integrate and maintain Azure SDK-based workflows for cloud resource management, blob storage, and queue operations.

* Author and maintain Azure DevOps (ADO) CI/CD pipelines using YAML (azure-pipelines.yml), including test automation integration, coverage reporting (pytest-cov), and build artifact generation.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:

* Python 3.x (5+ years)

* Object-oriented design patterns, Exception handling strategies, Package/module architecture

* JSON

* Schema design and validation (jsonschema), Complex nested data structures, Multi-file JSON orchestration, ValueMap and conditional logic patterns

* Python Libraries/Frameworks

* PDF Generation, Git Integration, Pytest, Azure SDK, Data Processing, Parsing

* Version Control & DevOps

* Git (advanced) - Cherry-picking, rebasing, Branch strategies, submodules

* Azure DevOps (ADO) - Pipeline YAML (azure-pipelines.yml), Work item automation, Pull request policies, Build/release pipelines

* CI/CD Pipelines - Test automation integration, Coverage reporting (pytest-cov), Build artifacts (wheel packages), Tag generation and versioning - is a plus

* Knowledge of AI Tools - GitHub Copilot, AI-assisted debugging, Code review augmentation

* Desired Skills:

* Experience analyzing firmware-generated diagnostic logs and error records: SEL logs, UEFI error dumps, and BMC event records using tools such as ipmitool, fwts, and dmidecode.

* Familiarity with CI/CD tag generation and semantic versioning strategies.

* Experience with hardware debugging at the firmware level - correlating firmware events with software-layer symptoms.

* Exposure to embedded systems or hardware abstraction layer (HAL) development.

* Qualification:

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related field

* 10+ years of professional experience in Python software development

* Experience working in enterprise development environments with CI/CD and DevOps practices

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Washington

Compensation Range : $81,000-$122,000

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What we believe:

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

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