Software Developer

Freedom Technology Solutions Group seeks dynamic and curious Software Developers to support the O&M, Integration and development of Government geospatial data mapping and visualization infrastructure and applications. The work is located in Northern Virginia on a long term contract. 

Responsibilities: 

• Developing custom code, scripts, modules, macro procedures, libraries, and dynamically linked libraries for geospatial analysis functions using Python to augment and analyze data 
• Providing ad hoc support for writing scripts in Python and other coding languages to help automate geoprocessing of large datasets in response to analysts’ needs. Instructing and assisting analysts in writing custom code and scripts as needed. 
• Leveraging available computing resources to handle very large geospatial datasets, creating efficiencies in data management including data deduplication and reduction, streamlining geospatial data processing, and scaling processes from regional to global 
• Design, develop, and maintain applications; includes new applications development, modifications of existing applications, transition of legacy applications to new technologies
• Ensure for the proper configuration and change management
• Confer with other information technology professionals (systems analysts, engineers, etc.) to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
• Depending on role, provide for Tier 1-3 assistance
• Consult with customers about software system design, user interface preferences and maintenance
• Design and develop database management systems, image processing, collaborative tools, data manipulation techniques, data visualization techniques; interface with access control services
• Design and develop tools for operating system platforms
• Design and develop tools that integrate with commercial applications
• Design, develop, and modify software systems and measure outcome and consequence of design
• Develop and execute unit and functional test plan
• Develop and execute software system testing and validation procedures and programming
• Document test results
• Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
• Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements
• Prepare appropriate configuration and change management documentation that provides the detailed workflow and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation
• Provide operations and maintenance of operational systems
• Provide or contribute end user instructions or manuals 

Minimum Requirements:  

• Active Security Clearance with Polygraph.
• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field (relevant experience may be substituted for a degree). 
• Willingness to work full-time (Monday-Friday) on-site with the customer.
• Python Development & Automation – Scripting for data analysis, workflow automation, and application development. 
• Data Modeling & Databases – Experience modeling geospatial data and working with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred).  

Preferred Skills:  

• Big Data & Scalable Analytics – Distributed computing and large-scale data optimization. 
• Agile and/or DevOps experience. 
• Data Engineering & Infrastructure – Scalable data pipeline development, performance optimization, and data management best practices. 
• Software Development Workflows – Experience with Git, Jira, and writing technical documentation.
• Software & IT Support – Troubleshooting, system integration, and customer support.  

Desired Skills: 

• Experience working with containers for development
• Experience with microservice architectures
• Experience containerizing applications and services
• Familiarity with Git for source control
• Familiarity with relational database design and SQL query workflows
• Familiarity with 3D visualization libraries such as CesiumJS
• Familiarity with geospatial mapping libraries such as OpenLayers and deck.gl
• Familiarity with IC DevSecOps