Journeyman Software Engineer

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Software Engineer 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 Journeyman Software Developer independently applies expertise to multiple, complex backend development assignments. This role requires originality in developing solutions and provides latitude in designing methodologies and approaches.  

  Responsibilities:  

• Design, develop, and enhance backend services using Java, JavaScript, and Python.


• Build and maintain secure, automated DevSecOps pipelines for CI/CD.


• Lead containerized solution deployments across hybrid and cloud (AWS) environments.


• Implement and optimize geospatial data processing and API integrations.


• Troubleshoot, debug, and improve system performance.


• Mentor junior developers and review code contributions.


• Contribute to system architecture discussions and recommend improvements.


• Provide input on deliverables, schedules, and performance metrics.


• Participate in rapid prototyping to quickly iterate and improve solutions


• Utilize modern technology stacks to meet client needs


• Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitLab


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions  

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 TS/SCI clearance (eligible for CI Poly).


• 3–8 years software development experience.


• Strong proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and Python.


• Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, Agile methodologies, and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab).


• Hands-on experience with AWS services (Lambda, ECS, S3, RDS, etc.).


• Skilled in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).


• Experience with geospatial data frameworks and APIs (e.g., GeoServer, PostGIS, ArcGIS).


• 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  

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)

Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status

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