Full-Time

Junior Application Developer

Updated on 9/4/2026

Freedom Technology Solutions Group

Freedom Technology Solutions Group

51-200 employees

Software engineering and geospatial IT solutions

Compensation Overview

$140k - $190k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Annapolis Junction, MD, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; two days per week telework.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Python
JavaScript
React.js
Java
Docker
AWS
Vue.js
HTML/CSS
Django

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Requirements
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline, plus three (3) years of software development or engineering experience.
  • A master's degree in technical discipline and one (1) year of experience.
  • An additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience developing and maintaining enterprise applications using Python.
  • Experience working with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, ReactJS, HTML, and CSS.
  • Experience troubleshooting and resolving application, infrastructure, and system integration issues in a production environment.
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, including participation in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and iterative development cycles.
  • Ability and willingness to quickly learn new technologies, tools, and enterprise platforms in support of modernization efforts.
  • Experience developing, updating, and maintaining technical documentation, system documentation and user support materials.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Must be able to work between the core hours of Monday-Friday, 10:00AM-2:00PM. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate within an Agile development team supporting and modernizing multiple business and financial enterprise applications, including a recently modernized Corporate Management Information System (CMIS).
  • Develop new features, enhance existing capabilities, and maintain applications across a modern enterprise technology stack.
  • Support multiple mission-critical enterprise systems with similar architectures and technologies, while contributing to future modernization initiatives.
  • Troubleshoot user-reported issues, resolve defects, and optimize application performance to improve system reliability and user experience.
  • Design and implement proactive monitoring and alerting solutions to identify potential system issues before they impact operations or availability.
  • Develop and maintain applications utilizing technologies such as Python, Django, Docker, AWS, Java, JavaScript, and ReactJS and/or Vue.js.
  • Manage and optimize Docker containers to support efficient application deployment, scalability, and streamlined development workflows.
  • Rapidly diagnose and resolve technical issues spanning application code, infrastructure, integrations, and data environments.
  • Apply best practices for security, data integrity, and compliance to safeguard sensitive business and financial information.
  • Participate in Agile development activities including sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, demos, and iterative delivery cycles.
  • Adapt quickly to evolving priorities, customer requirements, and modernization efforts within a fast-paced enterprise environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting business, financial, or other enterprise applications in a secure environment is preferred.
  • Experience managing the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) to include requirements definition, design, development, test, deployment, and sustainment
  • Experience supporting applications in cloud or containerized environments, including technologies such as AWS and Docker.
  • Experience with PostgreSQL
  • Familiarity with the CI/CD
Freedom Technology Solutions Group

Freedom Technology Solutions Group

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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, South Carolina

Founded

2004

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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

Company News

GovCon Wire
Jun 8th, 2023
Roger Nichols Named Chief Growth Officer at Freedom Consulting Group; Vernon Saunders Quoted

Roger Alan Nichols, formerly a client executive director at AT&T (NYSE: T), has joined Columbia, Maryland-based information technology company Freedom Consulting Group as chief growth officer.

GovCon Wire
Feb 2nd, 2023
Dan Streetman Named CEO of Endpoint Security Company Tanium

Vernon Saunders, formerly a senior vice president of national intelligence at Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC), has been appointed CEO at Freedom Consulting Group, according to a recent LinkedIn post.

EIN News
Dec 3rd, 2021
Freedom Consulting Group recognized as "Best Place to Work

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Freedom has ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and has been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" by The Baltimore Sun for five consecutive years.

NewsWire
Oct 7th, 2021
Freedom Consulting Group Raises Capital to Fund Growth and Expansion

Company also announces expansion of Board of Directors

Peloton Singapore
Mar 31st, 2020
Freedom Consulting Group hires Bennett as head of operations

Bennett will join Freedom Consulting Group as head of operations in St Louis.