Company Overview
At 4A Consulting, we turn complexity into opportunity. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Baltimore, MD, we are a women-owned, boutique consulting firm specializing in delivering innovative, data-driven solutions to both the Federal Government and Fortune 500 clients. Our team blends deep industry knowledge with advanced technologies to design tailored strategies that drive measurable and sustainable outcomes. We pride ourselves on an agile, collaborative approach that helps organizations navigate challenges and seize emerging opportunities in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. At 4A, we don't just deliver projects, we build trusted partnerships that empower our clients to lead with confidence in the digital age.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced SQL / Python Developer to design, build, and support enterprise-grade applications and data-driven solutions. This role will focus on developing scalable Python applications, optimizing SQL workloads, and supporting cloud-based systems in a fast-paced enterprise environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python development, multithreading and multiprocessing, SQL optimization, and cloud technologies, with experience building scalable enterprise applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Python
- Build scalable and high-performance backend services and data processing solutions
- Develop multithreaded and multiprocessing Python applications for high-volume workloads
- Write, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database objects
- Work with large datasets and support data transformation, processing, and reporting needs
- Design efficient data models and optimize database performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, developers, business teams, and data engineers
- Support cloud-native development and deployment processes in AWS environments
- Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes
- Ensure application scalability, reliability, security, and performance
- Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and best practice implementation
- Support CI/CD processes, testing, deployment, and documentation activities
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of professional experience in software development
- Strong expertise in Python development
- Proven experience building enterprise-grade applications
- Hands-on experience with Python multithreading and multiprocessing
- Strong SQL experience with advanced query optimization skills
- Experience with relational databases and data processing systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Snowflake
- Experience with AWS cloud technologies
- Experience with enterprise-scale data platforms
- Experience with distributed systems or high-performance applications
- Experience with cloud-native architecture and modern development practices
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employer sponsorship is not available for this position.
Why Join 4A
- Be part of a mission-driven, women-owned consulting firm with a reputation for excellence.
- Work on high-impact projects across federal and commercial clients.
- Collaborate in an inclusive, growth-oriented culture where innovation is valued.
- Access career development programs, mentorship, and learning opportunities.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work options, and a focus on work-life balance.
Equal Opportunity Statement
4A Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive hiring process. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability may contact . This email is intended solely for accommodation requests.
Please note that 4A Consulting participates in the federal E-Verify program. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. 4A Consulting will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.