Principal Developer

Kentro • St. Louis, MO

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.
By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.
Kentro is hiring a Principal Developer/Software Engineer for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) - or in support of NGA initiatives - is a senior-level technical leader focused on modernizing, designing, and implementing complex geospatial applications and infrastructure. This role is critical for transforming legacy systems into cloud-native, microservices-based platforms.

Requirements

• A Master of Science or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems. Cybersecurity, or equivalent technical degree and a minimum of 13 years of experience in full stack development to include Java, Web services, Database, and microservice development software, engineering/development, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work.
• OR a Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems or equivalent technical degree and a minimum of 15 years of experience in full stack development to include Java, Web services, Database, and micro-service development software, engineering/development, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work.
• OR, a minimum, as equivalent to education, of 17 years of experience in software engineering/development, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work may be substituted for a technical degree.
• Demonstrated firsthand experience in at least four of the following:
• Java, JavaScript or Python enterprise application development
• Web services architecture, design, and development
• Relational database design
• Spatial database design
• NoSQL database design
• Micro-service architecture, design and development
• Containerization and/or Orchestration
• API Development
• Cloud Native Development, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud or similar Cloud Service providers
• Demonstrated experience with relational database development.
• Must have minimum of 5 years or more experience with agile and lean philosophies, with at least 2 years serving as scrum or team lead.
• Demonstrated experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) techniques, test-driven development, or automated testing practices
• Active TS/SCI Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with NGA or other IC agencies
• Possesses at least one of the following Agile Development Certifications
• Certified Scrum Master
• Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
• Certified Scrum Professional
• Demonstrated experience working independently with clients or stakeholders to develop user-stories in support of full-service consumer and business applications.
• Demonstrated experience in development of customized code, scripts, modules, macro procedures, or libraries to implement specialized spatial analysis functions using languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, PHP, C, Perl, or similar scripting and development languages.
• Demonstrated experience in integration and tailoring of geospatial Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software applications; specialized software and database development and maintenance; integration of related specialized hardware; engineering studies to identify and remedy geodata processing bottlenecks.
• Demonstrated experience with government and/or commercial imagery products, to include SAR or related RADAR imaging technologies.
• Demonstrated experience working with and developing geospatial information systems (GIS) to include opensource and proprietary geospatial formats
• Demonstrated experience in use and development with common geospatial tools, data, and operating platforms. These may include, but are not limited to:
• Tools - Boundless Spatial suite, Remote View, PostGRES/PostGIS, Oracle Spatial
• and/or other geospatial databases, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, Image Server, and File Geodatabases.
• Data formats including KML, KMZ, NITF, TIFF, JPEG, GeoPDF, and similar georelated formats and data structures.
• Operating Platforms – ESRI, OpenGeo Suite, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable, secure full stack applications using modern frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, Spring Boot) and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or similar
• Work closely with UI/UX designers, QA teams, and mission stakeholders to define, develop, and implement GEOINT software capabilities aligned with NGA and DoD mission needs
• Integrate applications with NGA and IC systems, ensuring interoperability and compliance with NGA standards like NGA Software Way and DevCorps methodologies.
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices to enable clean, secure data pipelines and interoperability across systems
• Apply secure coding practices in accordance with DoD STIGs, NGA’s Software Way, and RMF guidelines; implement role-based access controls and audit-compliant design
• Participate in Agile sprint cycles, backlog grooming, code reviews, testing (TDD), and release processes using DevCorps Agile methodology
• Support DevSecOps pipeline integration and CI/CD automation leveraging NGA’s DevOps toolkit and application pipeline
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers; contribute to strategic direction in collaboration with government technical lead

Benefits

• We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more.
• We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.
• We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level