Python Developer

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Job Title: Python Developer

Duration: March 16, 2026

Position Type: Contract

Interview Type: Phone / Internet or In-Person (as determined by MHBE)

Department: MHBE – Information Technology

The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange (MHBE), an independent unit of state government, provides accessible, affordable health coverage to Marylanders. MHBE administers Maryland Health Connection (MHC), the state’s health insurance marketplace. Through MHC, Maryland residents explore health insurance plans, compare rates, and determine their eligibility for advanced premium tax credits (APTC), cost-sharing reductions (CSR), and public assistance programs such as Medicaid and the Maryland Children’s Health Insurance Program (MCHP).

The candidate may be required to work on-site or remotely on specific days as determined by MHBE.

• Experience with Python programming.
• Good understanding of relational databases (Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL, or similar) and writing SQL queries.
• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git, JIRA.
• Good understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative Agile team environment.

• Exposure to AI/ML libraries such as Pandas, Num Py, Scikit-learn, or Tensor Flow/PyTorch.
• Experience with automation scripting or workflow automation.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Experience building or consuming microservices.
• Experience working with containerization tools such as Docker.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI, Jenkins).
• Basic knowledge of API security and authentication (OAuth2, JWT).
• Experience working on data-driven or public-facing applications.
• Strong interest in AI-enabled application modernization in government systems.