Journeyman Software Developer

Purpose and Impact

The Geospatial Enterprise Open Data Store (GEODS) contract provides integration, design, development, and sustainment for data services in support of the Federal Government. Developers on GEODS routinely design and implement new custom features that solve unique problems, optimize legacy capabilities, and deliver enterprise-level data services. In this role, you will directly shape the evolution of the GEODS Catalog ecosystem and drive integration of advanced AI/ML solutions to enhance discovery, classification, and accessibility of mission‑critical data.

M – F / Core hours 9 AM – 3 PM

• Manage the full software release lifecycle, from preparation and build to deployment and post‑release monitoring.
• Participate in code reviews and sprint planning meetings.
• Attend daily stand‑up meetings to discuss progress and roadblocks.
• Write clean, well‑documented code.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
• Contribute to technical documentation.
• Implement new features based on specifications.
• Analyze existing application processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and operations teams to prepare and produce timely and reliable releases of software components.
• Develop and execute test plans, support formal testing and resolution of defects.
• Provide technical support and consultation for application and infrastructure defects and questions.

• Important criteria:
  Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years’ experience, Associate’s degree plus 4 years’ experience, or a minimum of 6 years of experience, in a related field.
• Experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Platform and Technologies including SDKs and CDK or similar cloud experience.
• Familiarity with Git Lab.
• Ability to clearly communicate, verbally and in writing, complex technical concepts and challenges/obstacles in a clear and direct manner.
• Experience designing scalable APIs and backend services.
• 2 years’ experience in either Java, Python, or JavaScript.

TS/SCI w/Poly

• Cloud certification(s), preferably from AWS, OCI or Google Cloud.
• Experience with microservices architecture and/or experience with REST API.
• Demonstrate ability to identify opportunities to leverage AI to improve development processes or infrastructure.
• Experience integrating AI into enterprise catalog systems.
• Previous database experience, specifically Apache Solr.
• Experience with Atlassian suite, specifically Jira and Confluence.
• Previous NGA experience.
• Experience in CI/CD Process.
• At least 2 years of demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform.

US: $100,000 - $160,000 (the compensation range is an estimate and may vary based on job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws).

Health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching); educational reimbursement; parental leave; employee stock purchase plan; tax‑saving options; disability and life insurance; pet insurance.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening process, which may include pre‑hire screening for marijuana as well as other federally controlled substances.