Backend Developer SME

Software Engineer (Backend Developer)

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Backend 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 SME Backend Developer provides technical and management leadership for major backend and geospatial technology initiatives. Serves as a domain expert, directs client-facing activities, and has overall responsibility for strategy, execution, and outcomes.

• Define enterprise-level backend architecture strategies and modernization roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership on geospatial platform development and integration.
• Oversee development, operations, and sustainment of backend systems across cloud, hybrid, and data center environments.
• Participate in and enforce Dev Sec Ops  standards, CI/CD practices, and engineering governance.
• Interface with senior client leadership, negotiate requirements, and drive technical consensus.
• Ensure alignment of technology execution with client mission objectives.
• Serve as a thought leader in backend, cloud, and geospatial communities.

• Backend development (Python, Node.js, Java, or similar)
• AWS services (S3, Lambda, SQS, SNS, ECS, ECR, IAM)
• Event-driven and serverless architectures
• API development and integration patterns
• Containerization (Docker/Podman) and container registries
• Data pipelines and metrics generation for dashboards and operational visibility
• CI/CD pipelines (Git Lab CI/CD or similar)
• Large-scale data transfer, processing, and orchestration
• Logging, monitoring, and distributed system debugging
• Ability to work in Agile environments and collaborate across technical and mission teams

• Active TS/SCI security clearance (eligible for CI Poly).
• 14+ years of backend software development experience with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Extensive experience with Dev Sec Ops  frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile/SAFe methodologies.
• Proven experience designing and delivering scalable, distributed backend systems.
• Experience leading large-scale technical efforts, including architecture, staffing, and execution.
• Strong client engagement skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience using Git Lab for source control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience developing custom code, scripts, and services for complex data processing and integration.

• Experience working directly with clients to define requirements and develop user stories.
• Experience with geospatial systems, imagery products (e.g., SAR/RADAR), or GEOINT workflows.
• Experience developing or integrating GIS platforms and geospatial data formats.
• Familiarity with geospatial tools and platforms (PostGIS, Oracle Spatial, ArcGIS, Socket
  
  GXP, etc.).
• Experience implementing standards-based APIs (e.g., OGC standards such as WFS, STAC, WMS).
• Experience with data analytics, visualization pipelines, or metrics-driven platforms.
• Experience developing automated processing or detection algorithms.
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Argo Workflows).

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.

Matching 401(k), fully paid medical, and more.

Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days.

Competitive salary offerings.

Paid training and tuition reimbursement.

Fully paid life and disability insurance.

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

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of disability or veteran status.