Freedom Technology Solutions Group

Software engineering and geospatial IT solutions

Senior Software Engineer

Backend EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSt. Louis, MO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance, with eligibility for a Counterintelligence Polygraph.
At least 9 years of backend development experience.
Expert proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and/or Python.
Proven leadership in DevSecOps adoption and Agile/Scaled Agile Framework development frameworks.
Advanced Amazon Web Services expertise, including architecture and deployment of containerized applications.
Deep experience with geospatial systems and enterprise integration.
Ability to plan, manage, and deliver complex technology assignments.
Experience using GitLab as a source code repository and using GitLab CI/CD.
Experience developing customized code, scripts, modules, macro procedures, or libraries for specialized spatial analysis functions using languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, PHP, C, C++, C#, Perl, or similar.
Experience working independently with clients or stakeholders to develop user stories for full-service consumer and business applications.

Responsibilities

Provide software development capabilities to enhance existing and emerging client capabilities, including design and development, modernization of existing applications and services, and operations and sustainment.
Drive the client’s adaptation of higher levels of automation and operational efficiency through agile development methodologies, rapid prototyping, and modern technology stacks.
Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale backend services.
Architect and optimize secure DevSecOps pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
Direct the migration, scaling, and modernization of applications in AWS environments.
Drive geospatial solution integration across enterprise applications.
Define technical standards, coding guidelines, and best practices.
Supervise development teams and provide technical mentorship.
Evaluate performance results and recommend project-wide improvements.
Support proposal writing, technical white papers, and client briefings.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with government and/or commercial imagery products, including Synthetic Aperture Radar or related RADAR imaging technologies.
Experience developing geospatial information systems (GIS) and working with open-source and proprietary geospatial formats.
Experience using and developing common geospatial tools, data, and operating platforms such as the Boundless Spatial suite, Remote View, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Oracle Spatial, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, Image Server, and File Geodatabases.
Experience working with geospatial data formats such as KML, KMZ, NITF, TIFF, JPEG, GeoPDF, and similar geo-related formats and data structures.
Experience abstracting new or legacy systems via standards-based APIs, including Open Geospatial Consortium standards.
Experience developing terrain analysis visualization and algorithms.
Experience developing automated detection algorithms.
Experience with Argo Workflows.

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Software Developer to support our client’s intelligence analysis products and capabilities. This position involves providing software development capabilities to enhance existing and emerging client capabilities, including design and development, modernization of existing applications and services, and operations and sustainment. The role focuses on driving the client’s adaptation of higher levels of automation and operational efficiency through agile development methodologies, rapid prototyping, and modern technology stacks.

The Senior Software Developer provides comprehensive knowledge across multiple backend and cloud technologies, leading major assignments and guiding project outcomes. Functions as a technical expert and may lead teams of developers.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale backend services.
Architect and optimize secure DevSecOps pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
Direct the migration, scaling, and modernization of applications in AWS environments.
Drive geospatial solution integration across enterprise applications.
Define technical standards, coding guidelines, and best practices.
Supervise development teams and provide technical mentorship.
Evaluate performance results and recommend project-wide improvements.
Support proposal writing, technical white papers, and client briefings.

Key Technologies:

Linux
Java, JavaScript, Python
Containerization (Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes, ...)
AWS Services
GitLab
Apache Spark, Glue, and other ETL processes/procedures
Data Types: Structured and Unstructured, Parquet, JSON, XML, etc.

Required Qualifications:

Active security clearance TS/SCI (eligible for CI Poly).
9–13 years of backend development experience.
Expert proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and/or Python.
Proven leadership in DevSecOps adoption and Agile/SAFe development frameworks.
Advanced AWS expertise, including architecture and deployment of containerized applications.
Deep experience with geospatial systems and enterprise integration.
Strong ability to plan, manage, and deliver complex technology assignments.
Using GitLab for code source repository and using GitLab CI/CD
Developing customized code, scripts, modules, macro procedures, or libraries for specialized spatial analysis functions using languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, PHP, C, C++, C#, Perl, or similar
Experience working independently with clients or stakeholders to develop user stories for full-service consumer and business applications

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with government and/or commercial imagery products, including SAR or related RADAR imaging technologies
Developing geospatial information systems (GIS) and working with open-source and proprietary geospatial formats
Using and developing common geospatial tools, data, and operating platforms such as:
- Tools: Boundless Spatial suite, Remote View, PostGRES/PostGIS, Oracle Spatial, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, Image Server, File Geodatabases
- Data Formats: KML, KMZ, NITF, TIFF, JPEG, GeoPDF, and similar geo-related formats and data structures
Abstracting new or legacy systems via standards-based APIs, including Open Geospatial Consortium standards
Developing terrain analysis visualization and algorithms
Developing automated detection algorithms
Experience with Argo Workflows

What’s in It for You?

Flexible work environment

A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals

Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies

Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits

A work-life balance you can count on

Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more

Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days

Competitive salary offerings

Paid training and tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Fully paid life and disability

Annual logo wear allowance

Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status

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About the Company

Freedom Technology Solutions Group

Software engineering and geospatial IT solutions

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: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 2004

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