Applications Developer
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Mid
Bachelor's
Chantilly, VA, USA
In Person
Software EngineeringFull-Stack Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a related field.
- An active security clearance with a polygraph.
- Experience or familiarity with Agile program and Scrum leadership, cloud infrastructure and DevOps, full-stack and web application development, user interface/user experience and accessibility, application programming interfaces and microservices engineering, system architecture, data engineering and extract-transform-load pipelines, database design and optimization, search and knowledge management, visualization and dashboarding, cybersecurity and risk mitigation, artificial intelligence and machine learning, natural language processing, geospatial and mobile development, and technical communication and documentation.
- Lead multidisciplinary Agile teams through sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily scrums using Jira.
- Translate customer requirements into minimum viable increments, features, and user stories within a Lean Agile framework.
- Monitor concurrent high-visibility projects, manage risks, and deliver on schedule and within budget.
- Coordinate across security, operations, and testing teams to ensure smooth delivery and accreditation.
- Work in Agile/Scrum environments using Jira, Confluence, and Git for sprint planning and backlog management.
- Translate business requirements into user stories and technical tasks.
- Coordinate across teams to manage releases, documentation, and stakeholder communications.
- Provide surge support and participate in daily stand-ups, code reviews, and retrospectives.
- Design and deploy scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and container orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Deploy and manage applications using EC2, S3, Lambda, EKS, RDS, CloudWatch, Route 53, and API Gateway.
- Build and maintain continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines using Jenkins, Git, GitHub, GitLab, Nexus, Terraform, and Ansible.
- Implement DevSecOps practices including infrastructure as code, vulnerability scanning, and multi-tenant support.
- Migrate legacy applications to cloud environments and optimize them for scalability and security.
- Monitor cloud infrastructure and implement proactive security and performance measures.
- Use cloud-native scripting and provisioning tools for automation across Linux and Windows environments.
- Develop responsive web applications using Angular, React, Vue.js, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
- Build backend services using Java, Python, Spring Boot, Node.js, Express, Ruby on Rails, and Go.
- Design and maintain applications using model-view-controller architecture and modern design patterns.
- Maintain legacy codebases while implementing modern enhancements and refactoring for performance.
- Support application development across web, mobile, and cloud platforms.
- Design and implement user interface/user experience wireframes, mockups, and accessibility-compliant interfaces.
- Support legacy system modernization and transition to cloud-native platforms.
- Build responsive user interfaces using React, Material UI, Bootstrap, Greensock, and Kendo UI.
- Ensure Section 508 and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 compliance using ARIA, JAWS, NVDA, and WAVE tools.
- Create wireframes, storyboards, and design templates for reusable components.
- Collaborate with designers to translate user experience concepts into pixel-perfect interfaces.
- Design and develop RESTful APIs using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, and Python.
- Integrate middleware services for data exchange and system interoperability.
- Develop secure and scalable backend services for data ingestion and processing.
- Maintain and document API endpoints for internal and external consumers.
- Integrate services using publish/subscribe, service buses, and message queues.
- Design scalable, distributed systems using microservices, event-driven, and containerized architectures.
- Implement backend services with fault tolerance, redundancy, and high availability.
- Refactor legacy applications into modular, cloud-native components.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align architecture with mission needs.
- Build and manage extract-transform-load pipelines using Spark, NiFi, PySpark, PL/SQL, Python, Bash, Bonobo, and CRON.
- Design data models and transform JSON/XML formats into query-friendly structures.
- Perform data ingestion, cleansing, and transformation across structured and unstructured formats.
- Integrate data sources into operational data stores and analytics platforms.
- Automate data flows and monitor ingestion health using enterprise tools.
- Conduct data quality analysis and develop documentation for ingestion workflows.
- Design and maintain relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, Aurora, MongoDB, and DynamoDB.
- Write and optimize PL/SQL scripts, stored procedures, and complex queries.
- Administer Elasticsearch clusters and support search indexing for large datasets.
- Model data objects across document and relational systems for scalable integration.
- Develop federated search services and tagging tools to enable enterprise-wide data discovery.
- Integrate Solr, Elastic, and recommendation engines to surface relevant content across structured and unstructured datasets.
- Build and maintain content-based filtering systems and alerting services for real-time insights.
- Support knowledge management workflows including foldering, curation, and metadata tagging.
- Build and maintain dashboards using Tableau, Tableau Prep, Elasticsearch, and custom visualization tools.
- Administer Tableau Server and manage licenses, cost recovery, and user support.
- Develop metrics systems and self-service portals for usage tracking and reporting.
- Support data-driven decision-making through visual analytics and stakeholder engagement.
- Lead system accreditation efforts using ICD-503 and manage the Authority to Operate lifecycle.
- Implement secure system architectures with certificate management, POAM tracking, and FISMA controls.
- Conduct technical risk assessments and provide mitigation guidance for enterprise systems.
- Implement Risk Management Framework and Assessment and Authorization processes using tools such as XACTA and Nessus.
- Secure applications through encryption, access control, and vulnerability remediation.
- Analyze network configurations and procurement processes for compliance and security.
- Support vulnerability mitigation and secure deployment across hybrid environments.
- Integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities including deepfake detection, recommendation engines, and natural language processing pipelines.
- Support Named Entity Recognition using spaCy and regular expressions.
- Develop solutions for document classification and predictive analytics using sponsor-specific tools.
- Evaluate and deploy commercial off-the-shelf artificial intelligence and machine learning platforms into mission workflows.
- Develop Android/iOS mobile apps using React Native, Electron, and secure mobile frameworks.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for mobile operating system security, hardware integration, and geospatial data workflows.
- Integrate geographic information system tools with enterprise systems and support cross-platform deployment.
- Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to align mobile capabilities with mission needs.
- Create PMR slides, sprint reports, and stakeholder briefings to communicate technical progress.
- Translate complex technical concepts into accessible language for diverse audiences.
- Document system architectures, security plans, implementation guides, and operational procedures.
Responsibilities
- Lead multidisciplinary Agile teams through sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily scrums using Jira.
- Translate customer requirements into minimum viable increments, features, and user stories within a Lean Agile framework.
- Monitor concurrent high-visibility projects, manage risks, and deliver on schedule and within budget.
- Coordinate across security, operations, and testing teams to ensure smooth delivery and accreditation.
- Coordinate across teams to manage releases, documentation, and stakeholder communications.
- Provide surge support and participate in daily stand-ups, code reviews, and retrospectives.
- Design and deploy scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Deploy and manage applications using EC2, S3, Lambda, EKS, RDS, CloudWatch, Route 53, and API Gateway.
- Build and maintain continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines using Jenkins, Git, GitHub, GitLab, Nexus, Terraform, and Ansible.
- Implement DevSecOps practices including infrastructure as code, vulnerability scanning, and multi-tenant support.
- Migrate legacy applications to cloud environments and optimize them for scalability and security.
- Monitor cloud infrastructure and implement proactive security and performance measures.
- Use cloud-native scripting and provisioning tools to automate across Linux and Windows environments.
- Develop responsive web applications and backend services across web, mobile, and cloud platforms.
- Design and maintain applications using model-view-controller architecture and modern design patterns; maintain legacy codebases with modern enhancements and performance refactoring.
- Design and implement user interface/user experience wireframes, mockups, accessibility-compliant interfaces, and reusable design components.
- Ensure Section 508 and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 compliance.
- Collaborate with designers to translate user experience concepts into interfaces.
- Design, develop, integrate, maintain, and document RESTful APIs, middleware, backend services, and application endpoints.
- Design scalable distributed systems using microservices, event-driven, and containerized architectures, with fault tolerance, redundancy, and high availability.
- Refactor legacy applications into modular, cloud-native components and align architecture with mission needs.
- Build, manage, and monitor extract-transform-load pipelines; design data models; ingest, cleanse, transform, and integrate data; and document ingestion workflows.
- Design and maintain relational and NoSQL databases, optimize PL/SQL scripts and queries, and support search indexing.
- Develop federated search services, tagging tools, recommendation and content-filtering systems, and knowledge-management workflows.
- Build and maintain dashboards, administer Tableau Server, and develop metrics systems and self-service reporting portals.
- Lead system accreditation efforts and manage the Authority to Operate lifecycle.
- Implement secure system architectures, conduct technical risk assessments, implement risk-management and assessment processes, and support compliance, vulnerability mitigation, and secure deployment.
- Integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities, support named entity recognition, and develop document classification and predictive analytics solutions.
- Evaluate and deploy commercial artificial intelligence and machine learning platforms into mission workflows.
- Develop Android/iOS mobile applications, serve as a subject matter expert for mobile operating system security and geospatial workflows, and integrate geographic information systems with enterprise systems.
- Create sprint reports and stakeholder briefings; communicate technical progress and translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
- Document system architectures, security plans, implementation guides, and operational procedures.
About the company
Freedom Technology Solutions Group provides software engineering and IT solutions for mission-critical challenges, serving government agencies and international development organizations. It builds secure, scalable technology and geospatial data analytics capabilities and delivers them through project-based engagements and service contracts. The company works by offering tailored software and analytics services that meet specific client needs, emphasizing speed, efficiency, and reliable performance. Its differentiators include a focus on mission-critical work, expertise in geospatial data analytics, experience with government contracts, and a people-first culture that minimizes bureaucratic obstacles to let employees focus on their skills. The company's goal is to deliver practical, secure technology solutions that help clients operate effectively and scale as their needs grow.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Columbia, Maryland
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Freedom reported 170 LinkedIn employees and 2026 hiring across dozens of technical roles.
- The company said January 2026 SHIELD selection expands its missile-defense pipeline.
- WashingtonExec said 2026 priorities include prime contracts, cloud, data, AI, and acquisitions.
What critics are saying
- Bennett v. Freedom Technology Solutions Group ended in September 2024, leaving dispute risk visible.
- Indeed reviews allege billing obsession, dishonest management, and a racist atmosphere.
- Heavy dependence on government contracts exposes Freedom if MDA recompetes or primes displace it.
What makes Freedom Technology Solutions Group unique
- Freedom combines geospatial analytics, software engineering, and intelligence-community mission support from Columbia, Maryland.
- Its workforce spans cloud, DevOps, cyber, data science, and systems integration roles.
- January 2026 MDA SHIELD placement strengthens its defense-contractor credibility and technical specialization.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Work Hours