Senior Python Developer – MCP Integration Specialist

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<p style="line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Us:</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">At Aretec, Inc., we are catalysts for change within the federal government landscape. Specializing in advanced analytics, machine learning, data analysis, cybersecurity, and business optimization, we empower federal agencies to achieve their most critical missions. As a premier partner and prime vendor, we deliver innovative, high-impact solutions that address complex challenges and drive national progress. Our commitment to excellence and innovation positions us at the forefront of transforming governmental operations, enhancing efficiency, and making a lasting difference in the lives of citizens.</span></p> <p style="line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">You:</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">You are an experienced Python Developer who thrives on solving complex integration challenges and building cutting-edge backend systems that power AI-driven innovation. You take pride in writing clean, scalable, and well-documented code and enjoy collaborating with technical teams to deliver seamless API integrations. You are passionate about emerging technologies-especially at the intersection of AI, data, and cloud computing-and are eager to apply your skills in a mission-driven federal environment.</span></p> <p style="line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">What We're Looking For:</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">We are seeking a <strong>Senior Python Developer – MCP Integration Specialist</strong> to lead the development and integration of our <strong>Model Context Protocol (MCP)</strong> server with <strong>AWS Bedrock</strong>. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain APIs and data workflows that enable seamless communication across AI and backend systems.</span></p> <p style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Your responsibilities will include:</span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Design and implement</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> MCP server architecture for AWS Bedrock integration.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Develop and maintain RESTful APIs</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> using FastAPI.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Collaborate</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> with internal teams to expose existing APIs through the MCP layer.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Write clean, maintainable Python code</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> with comprehensive documentation.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Implement data processing workflows</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> using Pandas and Jupyter Notebooks.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Ensure security best practices</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> and proper API authentication mechanisms.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Participate in code reviews</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> and technical design discussions.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">The Skills We're Looking For:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">7+ years of <strong>Python development</strong> experience.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Strong experience with <strong>FastAPI</strong> or similar web frameworks.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Proficiency with <strong>Pandas</strong> for data manipulation and analysis.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Hands-on experience with <strong>Jupyter Notebooks</strong> for prototyping and analysis.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Understanding of <strong>RESTful API</strong> design principles.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Experience with <strong>AWS services</strong> (Bedrock experience a plus).</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Knowledge of <strong>API security</strong> and authentication standards.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Nice to Have:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Previous <strong>MCP (Model Context Protocol)</strong> implementation experience.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Experience with <strong>AI/ML model integration</strong>.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Familiarity with <strong>financial data</strong> or <strong>equity markets</strong>.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">The Expectations of the Job:</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Day One:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Complete onboarding and gain familiarity with Aretec's technology stack and MCP integration goals.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Review existing API frameworks and Bedrock integration plans.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Day Thirty:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Begin contributing to MCP server development and prototype API integrations.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Participate in design sessions and code reviews.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Day Sixty:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Take ownership of MCP architecture implementation.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Collaborate closely with data scientists and backend teams to streamline data workflows.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Day Ninety:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Lead full MCP-to-Bedrock integration deployment.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Optimize performance, security, and scalability.</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Mentor junior developers and share best practices across the team.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Additional Notes:</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Benefits:</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">At Aretec, we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:</span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">401(k) Plan with Employer Match</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Certification Stipends</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Professional Development Opportunities</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Flexible Work Arrangements</span></li> <li style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Paid Time Off and Holidays</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Citizenship Requirement:</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Due to the nature of our federal contracts, <strong>only sole U.S. Citizens</strong> can be considered for this position.</span></p> <p style="line-height: normal;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Equal Opportunity Employer:</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Aretec, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified individuals will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristics.</span></p>

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