Senior Backend Developer
Chenega Corporation
- Vienna, Virginia, United States
- Vienna, Virginia, United States
About
Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting‑edge technology and take your career to the next level!
As a Senior Backend Developer on our team, you will build software leveraging Esri’s products and APIs to build core backend services that solve complex problems at a global scale. From building intuitive AI web interfaces to writing Python for geoprocessing tools and AI agents, you’ll be exposed to the full development lifecycle and cutting‑edge GIS solutions.
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
Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting
Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast‑paced contracting environment
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals
Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others
Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications
Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experienced in working in a home office setting, as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues
Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired
Good problem‑solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it
Familiarity with:
Geoprocessing workflows
Proxies and middleware services
Automation of GIS or data processing tasks
Solid fundamentals in:
API design
Software/system design
Testing and debugging distributed services
Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Benefits At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.
Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.
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Languages
- English
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