Backend Developer - Top Secret

TEKsystems•St. Louis, MO

7d•$97,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a backend engineer looking to work on impactful, mission-driven technology? Join a high-performing engineering team developing advanced geospatial and data-driven solutions that support complex national security and operational initiatives. In this role, you will build scalable backend services, APIs, automation tools, and geospatial processing capabilities that enable organizations to make informed decisions and drive meaningful outcomes. You will collaborate with experienced software engineers, GIS professionals, platform teams, and DevOps specialists while working with cutting-edge technologies across cloud, data, and AI-driven solutions. This is an opportunity to expand your technical expertise, contribute to enterprise-scale systems, and work on projects that have a tangible impact.

Requirements

2+ years of professional backend software engineering experience
Hands-on experience developing backend applications using Python, JavaScript/Node.js, and Java
Experience designing and building REST APIs and service-oriented architectures
Experience integrating with enterprise geospatial platforms or GIS technologies
Familiarity with geoprocessing workflows, automation, middleware services, or large-scale data processing
Experience working in containerized environments such as Docker or Kubernetes
Strong understanding of software engineering principles, testing, debugging, and system design
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, GIS, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related STEM field
U.S. Citizenship required
Active Top Secret security clearance, or previously active within the past two years, with eligibility for SCI access

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Computer Science, GIS, Mathematics, Engineering, or related STEM field
Experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and modern container orchestration
Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability platforms
Experience with DevSecOps practices and secure software development
Experience building geospatial services, data pipelines, or mapping applications
Knowledge of enterprise authentication, secure service architectures, and proxy technologies
Experience with PostgreSQL, PostGIS, SQL Server, or other relational/spatial databases
Exposure to event-driven architectures, distributed systems, and batch processing frameworks
Relevant industry certifications such as Security+ or GIS-related certifications

Responsibilities

Design and develop backend services that power geospatial processing, automation, and user-facing applications
Build APIs, middleware, proxies, and integration services using Python, Node.js, and Java
Extend and support enterprise geospatial platforms in containerized environments
Develop geoprocessing services, automation workflows, and operational tools
Create data ingestion pipelines and integrations across diverse enterprise systems
Support deployments in cloud-native and on-premises environments
Improve system reliability, scalability, performance, and observability
Partner with engineering, DevOps, and GIS teams to deliver production-ready solutions
Participate throughout the full software development lifecycle, from design through deployment

Benefits

Relocation Assistance Available
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
We cover primary health premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
Dental premiums for you and your eligible dependents are 100 percent paid!
Vision coverage at no cost to you
Paid time off
401(K) and contribution matching
Profit sharing
Numerous educational resources are at your disposal, including training opportunities and scholarships to university degree programs.
Career development support
Robust employee assistance program for you and your family offers free resources related to finances, legal matters, parenting, grief, emotional well-being, and much more!