Backend Developer

Trinity Global Consulting; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; 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

Trinity Global Consulting in Springfield, VA, seeks a backend software engineer to build geospatial processing services, APIs, and integration tooling. You will work with Python, Node.js, Java, and ArcGIS Enterprise in containerized environments, supporting cloud-native and on-prem deployments.

The role emphasizes robust API design, testing, observability, and collaboration with GIS and DevOps teams to deliver production solutions.

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 with 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 GIS/data processing automation.
• 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 Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Python

Node.js

Java

REST APIs

ArcGIS Enterprise

Geoprocessing workflows

Docker

Kubernetes

API design

Testing

Education

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

Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, GIS, or STEM-related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

ArcGIS Enterprise

Job description

• 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

Requirements 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

Benefits

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.