Backend Developer

Trinity Global Consulting; McKnight and Bay (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability & Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Training

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to build and maintain backend services focusing on geospatial processing. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing APIs, working with ArcGIS Enterprise, and knowledge of containerized environments. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 2+ years of relevant experience, and a Top Secret clearance. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, PTO, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a backend software engineer.
• Hands-on experience with Python, JavaScript/Node.js.
• Experience with containerized environments.

Responsibilities

• Build backend services for geospatial processing.
• Develop APIs and integration services.
• Collaborate with platform and DevOps teams.

Skills

Backend development with Python

Node.js

REST API design

Geospatial processing

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Debugging distributed services

US Citizenship

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, GIS, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

PostgreSQL/PostGIS

Job description

Duties May Include:

• Build backend services that power geospatial processing, automation, and user-facing capabilities
• Develop APIs, proxies, and integration services using Node.js and Python
• Create and maintain backend tooling that extends ArcGIS Enterprise in containerized environments
• Develop and maintain geoprocessing services, automation scripts, and operational workflows
• Build connectors and ingestion pipelines across diverse enterprise data sources
• Support deployments across cloud-native and on-premises environments
• Improve reliability and performance through API design, testing, monitoring, and observability
• Collaborate with platform, DevOps, and GIS teams to translate requirements into production solutions

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, GIS, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 2+ years of industry experience as a backend software engineer or equivalent practical experience
• Hands-on experience developing backend services using Python, JavaScript/Node.js, and Java
• Experience designing and building REST APIs and service-based architectures
• Experience extending or integrating with ArcGIS Enterprise or similar enterprise geospatial platforms
• Familiarity with geoprocessing workflows, proxies, middleware services, and automation of GIS/data processing tasks
• Experience working in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar)
• Solid fundamentals in API design, software/system design, and testing/debugging distributed services
• US Citizenship required
• Active or current (within two years of active) Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, GIS, or STEM-related field
• Esri certification
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools
• Exposure to DevSecOps practices and secure development pipelines
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise SDKs, automation frameworks, or platform extensions
• Experience building services for geospatial analysis, data pipelines, or map services
• Familiarity with enterprise authentication, proxies, and secure service architectures
• Experience with relational and spatial databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server, etc.)
• Exposure to event-driven architectures, batch processing, or distributed data workflows

At Trinity Global Consulting (TGC), we value our employees and provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Coverage for eligible employees and family through CareFirst and VSP.
• Paid Time Off – PTO granted in accordance with contract requirements.
• Paid Holidays – 11 federal holidays observed annually.
• Disability & Life Insurance – Short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D coverage included.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Competitive plan managed through Ameritas.
• Professional Training – Formal training provided as required, with additional learning opportunities based on role.