Senior Backend Developer
About The Position
Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to join their team. This role involves enhancing skills and building a career in a dynamic business environment, with a focus on professional development. The team supports large-scale government operations using cutting-edge technology. Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) provides integrated enterprise IT support to Federal customers. As a Senior Backend Developer, you will build software leveraging Esri’s products and APIs to create core backend services that solve complex problems globally. Responsibilities include building AI web interfaces, writing Python for geoprocessing tools and AI agents, and participating in the full development lifecycle of cutting-edge GIS solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, GIS, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 5+ years of industry experience as a backend software engineer or equivalent practical experience
- Hands-on experience developing backend services using: Python, JavaScript / Node.js, Java (for enterprise integrations and services)
- Experience designing and building REST APIs and service-based architectures
- Experience extending or integrating with ArcGIS Enterprise or similar enterprise geospatial platforms
- Experience working in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar)
- Active or Current (within two years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
Nice To Haves
- Master’s in computer science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM-related field
- Esri certification
- CompTIA Security + certification
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools
- Exposure to DevSecOps practices and secure development pipelines
- Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise SDKs, automation frameworks, or platform extensions
- Experience building services for geospatial analysis, data pipelines, or map services
- Familiarity with enterprise authentication, proxies, and secure service architectures
- Experience with relational and spatial databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server, etc.)
- Exposure to event-driven architectures, batch processing, or distributed data workflows
Responsibilities
- Build backend services that power geospatial processing, automation, and user-facing capabilities
- Develop APIs, proxies, and integration services using Node.js and Python
- Create and maintain backend tooling that extends ArcGIS Enterprise in containerized environments
- Develop and maintain geoprocessing services, automation scripts, and operational workflows
- Build connectors and ingestion pipelines across diverse enterprise data sources
- Support deployments across cloud-native and on-prem environments
- Improve reliability and performance through API design, testing, monitoring, and observability
- Collaborate with the platform, DevOps, and GIS teams to translate requirements into production solutions
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- On-the-job learning experiences
- Formal development programs
- Well-being programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
