Job Summary:
Chenega MIOS SBU is a company that supports large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology. They are seeking a Senior Backend Developer to build software leveraging Esri’s products and APIs, focusing on backend services that solve complex problems at a global scale.
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:
Required:
• 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
• Hands-on experience developing backend services using: JavaScript / Node.js
• Hands-on experience developing backend services using: 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:
• 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
Company:
Chenega MIOS (Military, Intelligence, and Operations Support) brings together a family of high‑performing companies united by a common purpose: supporting the most critical missions of the federal government, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Lorton, VA, US, , with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.