The Role
Develop, modernize, and sustain backend applications and services supporting intelligence analysis products. Design high-performance software, build CI/CD pipelines with GitLab, prototype solutions, and collaborate in Agile teams. The role requires strong backend development experience with Java and related technologies, plus proficiency in multiple areas such as Python, FastAPI, React.js, PostgreSQL, AWS, or web services architecture. Geospatial systems, imagery, terrain analysis, and automated detection experience are preferred.
Summary Generated by Built In
Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Software Engineer 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.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, modernize, and maintain software applications and services
- Contribute to the design and architecture of high-performance applications
- Leverage agile methodologies to enhance operational efficiency
- Participate in rapid prototyping to quickly iterate and improve solutions
- Utilize modern technology stacks to meet client needs
- Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions
Key Technologies:
- Linux
- Java
- Containerization (Docker, Podmad, Kubernetes, ...)
- VS Code
- Jira
Qualifications:
- TS/SCI (eligible for CI Poly)
- 9–13 years of backend software development experience
- Experience working in Agile environments
- Experience using GitLab for code source repository and using GitLab CI/CD
- Proficiency in at least two of the following:
- Python application/API development
- FastAPI
- Building high-performance applications in React.js
- Web services architecture, design, and development
- PostgreSQL database design
- AWS and specific AWS tooling (S3, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS)
- 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
Desired Qualifications:
- Ability to work independently with clients or stakeholders to develop user stories for full-service consumer and business applications
- Experience with government and/or commercial imagery products, including SAR or related RADAR imaging technologies
- Experience working with and developing geospatial information systems (GIS) with open-source and proprietary geospatial formats
- Experience using and developing with 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
- Operating Platforms: ESRI, OpenGeo Suite, or similar
- Experience abstracting new or legacy systems via standards-based APIs, including Open Geospatial Consortium standards
- Experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Developing terrain analysis visualization and algorithms
- Developing automated detection algorithms
- Experience with Argo Workflows
- Certified Scrum Master
- Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
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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Skills Required
- TS/SCI clearance and eligibility for a CI polygraph
- 9–13 years of backend software development experience
- Experience working in Agile environments
- Experience using GitLab as a source code repository and GitLab CI/CD
- Proficiency in at least two of Python application/API development, FastAPI, React.js, web services architecture and development, PostgreSQL database design, or AWS tooling
- Experience developing customized code, scripts, modules, macro procedures, or libraries for specialized spatial analysis functions
- Ability to work independently with clients or stakeholders to develop user stories
- Experience with government or commercial imagery products, including SAR or radar imaging technologies
- Experience developing geospatial information systems with open-source or proprietary geospatial formats
- Experience with geospatial tools, data formats, and operating platforms such as ArcGIS, PostGIS, Oracle Spatial, KML, NITF, and ESRI
- Experience abstracting new or legacy systems through standards-based APIs, including Open Geospatial Consortium standards
- Experience developing terrain analysis visualizations or algorithms
- Experience developing automated detection algorithms
- Experience with Argo Workflows
- Certified Scrum Master certification
- Agile Certified Practitioner PMI-ACP certification
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The Company
What We Do
FTSG was founded with the idea of building a company in which IT professionals have the 'Freedom' to be creative and innovative. Our technical teams focus on using the right technology to create flexible, long-lasting solutions for our clients. Looking for a position in the technology industry? FTSG is a government contractor in the D.C./Baltimore area recruiting IT professionals for various positions! Visit our website to learn more.
