Backend Dev with DevSecOps & AWS - Geospatial Focus

Aqua IT; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua IT in Springfield, MO is seeking a Software Developer to strengthen our client's intelligence analysis products. You will design, develop, and modernize backend services, migrate apps to AWS, and drive secure DevSecOps pipelines in a fast-moving, agile environment.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years backend experience, TS/SCI clearance, strong AWS expertise, and a track record with geospatial systems and enterprise integration.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance (CI Poly preferred but not required).
• 5–10 years of backend development experience.
• Proven participation 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
• Experience working independently with clients or stakeholders to develop user stories for full-service consumer and business applications
• Experience integrating with external customer API’s using RESTful interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy enterprise-scale backend services.
• Architect and optimize secure DevSecOps pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Migrate, scale, and modernize applications in AWS environments.
• Drive geospatial solution integration across enterprise applications.
• Assist in defining technical standards, coding guidelines, and best practices.
• Participate in development teams and provide technical mentorship to more junior employees.
• Evaluate performance results and recommend project-wide improvements.
• Support proposal writing, technical white papers, and client briefings.

Skills

Backend development

DevSecOps

Agile/SAFe

AWS

Geospatial

Mentorship

Client collaboration

RESTful APIs

GitLab

Tools

GitLab

GitLab CI/CD

Apache Spark

AWS Glue

ETL processes

Job description

Aqua IT in Springfield, MO is seeking a Software Developer to strengthen our client's intelligence analysis products. You will design, develop, and modernize backend services, migrate apps to AWS, and drive secure DevSecOps pipelines in a fast-moving, agile environment.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years backend experience, TS/SCI clearance, strong AWS expertise, and a track record with geospatial systems and enterprise integration.