Jr. Backend Developer

Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) provides integrated enterprise IT support to federal customers through its Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions team. The Jr. Backend Developer will build backend services, APIs, geoprocessing tools, automation workflows, and data pipelines using Python, Node.js, Esri products, and ArcGIS Enterprise. The role supports deployments across cloud-native and on-premises environments while collaborating with platform, DevOps, and GIS teams.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, GIS, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 1+ 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
• 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

Benefits:

• Professional development opportunities throughout employees' careers
• On-the-job learning experiences
• Formal development programs
• Flexibility to make daily choices that can help team members be healthy, centered, confident, and aware
• Well-being programs