Senior Software Engineer 772

Socket.dev; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Freedom Technology Solutions Group seeks a Senior Software Developer to support intelligence analysis products and capabilities, focusing on backend services, modernization, and operations. You will lead teams, drive automation, and apply modern stacks in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes architecture, DevSecOps practices, and collaboration with clients to deliver enterprise-scale solutions using Java, Python, and cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance eligible for CI poly.
• 9–13 years backend development experience.
• Expert proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and/or Python.
• Leadership in DevSecOps adoption and Agile/SAFe.
• Advanced AWS architecture and container deployment.
• Geo-spatial systems experience and enterprise integration.
• Ability to plan, manage, and deliver complex tech assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of enterprise backend services.
• Architect secure DevSecOps pipelines and automated testing.
• Migrate, scale, and modernize applications in AWS.
• Drive geospatial solution integration across apps.
• Define technical standards and coding guidelines.
• Mentor development teams and provide technical leadership.
• Evaluate performance and recommend improvements.
• Support proposals, white papers, and client briefings.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

DevSecOps

AWS

Geospatial systems

Leadership

SAFe/Agile

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

AWS Cloud services

Spark/Glue

Job description

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Software Developer 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 Senior Software Developer provides comprehensive knowledge across multiple backend and cloud technologies, leading major assignments and guiding project outcomes. Functions as a technical expert and may lead teams of developers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale backend services.
• Architect and optimize secure DevSecOps pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Direct the migration, scaling, and modernization of applications in AWS environments.
• Drive geospatial solution integration across enterprise applications.
• Define technical standards, coding guidelines, and best practices.
• Supervise development teams and provide technical mentorship.
• Evaluate performance results and recommend project-wide improvements.
• Support proposal writing, technical white papers, and client briefings.

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 security clearance TS/SCI (eligible for CI Poly).
• 9–13 years of backend development experience.
• Expert proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and/or Python.
• Proven leadership 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
• 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
• Experience working independently with clients or stakeholders to develop user stories for full-service consumer and business applications

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with government and/or commercial imagery products, including SAR or related RADAR imaging technologies
• Developing geospatial information systems (GIS) and working with open-source and proprietary geospatial formats
• Using and developing common geospatial tools, data, and operating platforms such as:
• Tools: Boundless Spatial suite, Remote View, PostGRES/PostGIS, Oracle Spatial, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, Image Server, File Geodatabases
• Data Formats: KML, KMZ, NITF, TIFF, JPEG, GeoPDF, and similar geo-related formats and data structures
• Abstracting new or legacy systems via standards-based APIs, including Open Geospatial Consortium standards
• Developing terrain analysis visualization and algorithms
• Developing automated detection algorithms
• Experience with Argo Workflows

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)

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