Junior Software Engineer 621

Freedom Technology Solutions Group, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Fully paid medical

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Software Engineer to support our client’s intelligence analysis products and capabilities. The role focuses on designing and developing backend services, modernizing applications, and deploying containerized solutions in hybrid and cloud environments.

You will drive automation, rapid prototyping, and agile development using modern tech stacks. The position involves building secure DevSecOps pipelines, working with AWS services, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance (eligible for CI Poly).
• 0-3 years software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and Python.
• Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, Agile methodologies, and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab).
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services (Lambda, ECS, S3, RDS, etc.).
• Skilled in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Experience with geospatial data frameworks and APIs (e.g., GeoServer, PostGIS, ArcGIS).
• Using GitLab for code source repository and using GitLab CI/CD
• Developing customized code, scripts, modules, macro procedures, or libraries for specialized spatial analysis functions using languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, PHP, C, C++, C#, Perl, or similar

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance backend services using Java, JavaScript, and Python.
• Build and maintain secure, automated DevSecOps pipelines for CI/CD.
• Lead containerized solution deployments across hybrid and cloud (AWS) environments.
• Implement and optimize geospatial data processing and API integrations.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and improve system performance.
• Review code contributions.
• Contribute to system architecture discussions and recommend improvements.
• Provide input on deliverables, schedules, and performance metrics.
• Participate in rapid prototyping to quickly iterate and improve solutions
• Utilize modern technology stacks to meet client needs
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

DevSecOps

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

GitLab CI/CD

Geospatial

Tools

Docker

OpenShift

Kubernetes

GitLab

Spark

Glue

Job description

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Software Engineer 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 Junior Software Developer applies expertise to multiple development assignments. This role requires originality in developing solutions and provides latitude in designing methodologies and approaches.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance backend services using Java, JavaScript, and Python.
• Build and maintain secure, automated DevSecOps pipelines for CI/CD.
• Lead containerized solution deployments across hybrid and cloud (AWS) environments.
• Implement and optimize geospatial data processing and API integrations.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and improve system performance.
• Review code contributions.
• Contribute to system architecture discussions and recommend improvements.
• Provide input on deliverables, schedules, and performance metrics.
• Participate in rapid prototyping to quickly iterate and improve solutions
• Utilize modern technology stacks to meet client needs
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions

Key Technologies

• Linux
• Java, JavaScript, Python
• Containerization (Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes, ...)
• AWS Services
• GitLab
• Apache Spark, Glue, and other ETL processes/procedures
• Data Types: Structured and Unstructured, Parquet, JSON, XML, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance (eligible for CI Poly).
• 0-3 years software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and Python.
• Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, Agile methodologies, and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab).
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services (Lambda, ECS, S3, RDS, etc.).
• Skilled in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Experience with geospatial data frameworks and APIs (e.g., GeoServer, PostGIS, ArcGIS).
• Using GitLab for code source repository and using GitLab CI/CD
• Developing customized code, scripts, modules, macro procedures, or libraries for specialized spatial analysis functions using languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, PHP, C, C++, C#, Perl, or similar

What’s in It for You?

• 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

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

• Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more
• Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days
• Competitive salary offerings
• Paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Fully paid life and disability
• Annual logo wear allowance
• 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.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.