Senior Software Engineer 773

Socket.dev; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

401k matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Company events

Job summary

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Software Developer to design, build, and deploy enterprise-scale backend services. You will lead secure DevSecOps pipelines, modernize AWS-based applications, and drive geospatial integrations across critical systems.

The role requires deep Java/JavaScript/Python expertise, strong leadership, and experience with Agile/SAFe practices. You will mentor teams, shape coding standards, and collaborate with clients on complex technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly eligibility.
• 9–13 years of backend development experience.
• Expert proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and/or Python.
• Proven leadership in DevSecOps adoption and Agile/SAFe frameworks.
• Advanced AWS expertise, including containerized deployment.
• Deep experience with geospatial systems and enterprise integration.
• Strong ability to plan, manage, and deliver complex technology assignments.
• Experience using GitLab for source control and CI/CD.
• Developing geospatial analysis functions in Python, Java, or C/C++/C#.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale backend services.
• Architect and optimize secure DevSecOps pipelines and automated tests.
• Migrate, scale, and modernize applications in AWS.
• Drive geospatial solution integration across enterprise apps.
• Define technical standards and coding guidelines.
• Supervise development teams and mentor engineers.
• Evaluate performance and drive project-wide improvements.
• Support proposals, white papers, and client briefings.

Skills

Backend development

DevSecOps

Java

JavaScript

Python

AWS

Geospatial systems

Agile/SAFe

GitLab CI/CD

OpenShift/Kubernetes

ETL/Spark

Client/stakeholder engagement

Tools

GitLab

Docker

OpenShift

Kubernetes

AWS Services

PostGRES/PostGIS

ArcGIS

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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