Senior Backend Developer

Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Senior Backend Developer ID 2026-40538 Category Science & Engineering Type Regular Full-Time Company Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions Recruiter Jaclyn.Vickers@chenega.com Strategic Business Unit MIOS Level of Clearance Required TS/SCI Overview Senior Backend Developer Vienna, VA 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! Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) was created with the purpose of providing integrated enterprise IT support to Federal customers both CONUS and OCONUS. CARS employs Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with decades of experience working in the Federal marketplace.  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 capabilitiesDevelop APIs, proxies, and integration services using Node.js and PythonCreate and maintain backend tooling that extends ArcGIS Enterprise in containerized environmentsDevelop and maintain geoprocessing services, automation scripts, and operational workflowsBuild connectors and ingestion pipelines across diverse enterprise data sourcesSupport deployments across cloud-native and on-prem environmentsImprove reliability and performance through API design, testing, monitoring, and observabilityCollaborate with the platform, DevOps, and GIS teams to translate requirements intoproduction solutionsOther 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 experienceHands-on experience developing backend services using:PythonJavaScript / Node.jsJava (for enterprise integrations and services)Experience designing and building REST APIs and service-based architecturesExperience extending or integrating with ArcGIS Enterprise or similar enterprise geospatial platformsExperience 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 fieldEsri certificationCompTIA Security + certificationExperience with containerization technologies such as Docker and KubernetesFamiliarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability toolsExposure to DevSecOps practices and secure development pipelinesExperience with ArcGIS Enterprise SDKs, automation frameworks, or platform extensionsExperience building services for geospatial analysis, data pipelines, or map servicesFamiliarity with enterprise authentication, proxies, and secure service architecturesExperience 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 settingMust be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environmentDemonstrated ability to effectively...