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. This position is contingent upon contract award and expected to start in July 2025. The work is located in Northern Virginia. 

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
• 5+ years of professional experience  
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, geography, or related technical field (relevant experience may be substituted for a degree)  
• Willingness to work full-time (Monday-Friday) on-site with the customer 
• Rotational On call pager/cellular support  
• Agile and/or DevOps experience 
• 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)  
• Geospatial & Image Processing – Spatial data analysis, image data extraction, and strong geospatial reasoning skills  

Preferred Skills:

• Big Data & Scalable Analytics – Distributed computing and large-scale data optimization  
• 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 

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 Applicant Federal & E-Verify Postings VEVRAA Federal Contractor   Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at Phone: 410-290-9035  Email: recruiting@goftsg.com   Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.   If you want to view the EEO Law poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Arabic - Chinese   If you want to view the EEO Law Supplement poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Chinese   If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English