Backend Developer SME

Freedom Technology Solutions Group•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Software Engineer (Backend 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 SME Backend Developer provides technical and management leadership for major backend and geospatial technology initiatives. Serves as a domain expert, directs client-facing activities, and has overall responsibility for strategy, execution, and outcomes.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance (eligible for CI Poly).
14+ years of backend software development experience with demonstrated technical leadership
Expertise in modern cloud-native development using languages such as Python, Java, and JavaScript
Extensive experience with DevSecOps frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile/SAFe methodologies
Proven experience designing and delivering scalable, distributed backend systems
Experience leading large-scale technical efforts, including architecture, staffing, and execution
Strong client engagement skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Experience using GitLab for source control and CI/CD pipelines
Experience developing custom code, scripts, and services for complex data processing and integration

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with clients to define requirements and develop user stories
Experience with geospatial systems, imagery products (e.g., SAR/RADAR), or GEOINT workflows
Experience developing or integrating GIS platforms and geospatial data formats
Familiarity with geospatial tools and platforms (PostGIS, Oracle Spatial ArcGIS SocketGXP etc.)
Experience implementing standards-based APIs (e.g., OGC standards (WFS, STAC, WMS)
Experience with data analytics, visualization pipelines, or metrics-driven platforms
Experience developing automated processing or detection algorithms
Experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Argo Workflows)

Responsibilities

Define enterprise-level backend architecture strategies and modernization roadmaps.
Provide technical leadership on geospatial platform development and integration.
Oversee development, operations, and sustainment of backend systems across cloud, hybrid, and data center environments.
Participate in and enforce DevSecOps standards, CI/CD practices, and engineering governance
Interface with senior client leadership, negotiate requirements, and drive technical consensus.
Ensure alignment of technology execution with client mission objectives.
Serve as a thought leader in backend, cloud, and geospatial communities.

Benefits

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
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)