Backend Developer

Trinity Global Consulting

$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, GIS, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 2+ years of experience as a backend software engineer or similar role
  • Hands-on experience with Python, JavaScript/Node.js, and Java
  • Experience in designing and building REST APIs
  • Familiarity with ArcGIS Enterprise or similar geospatial platforms
  • Experience in containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required

Responsibilities

  • Build backend services for geospatial processing and automation
  • Develop APIs and integration services using Node.js and Python
  • Create and maintain backend tooling for ArcGIS Enterprise in containers
  • Develop geoprocessing services and operational workflows
  • Support deployments across cloud-native and on-premises environments
  • Improve API reliability and performance through design and monitoring
  • Collaborate with various teams to implement production solutions

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage through CareFirst and VSP
  • Paid Time Off granted per contract requirements
  • Observed 11 federal holidays annually
  • Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D coverage
  • Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan managed through Ameritas
  • Formal training and additional learning opportunities provided
Full Job Description
Duties May Include:
  • 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-premises environments
  • Improve reliability and performance through API design, testing, monitoring, and observability
  • Collaborate with platform, DevOps, and GIS teams to translate requirements into production solutions

Requirements

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, GIS, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • 2+ years of industry experience as a backend software engineer or equivalent practical experience
  • Hands-on experience developing backend services using Python, JavaScript/Node.js, and Java
  • Experience designing and building REST APIs and service-based architectures
  • Experience extending or integrating with ArcGIS Enterprise or similar enterprise geospatial platforms
  • Familiarity with geoprocessing workflows, proxies, middleware services, and automation of GIS/data processing tasks
  • Experience working in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar)
  • Solid fundamentals in API design, software/system design, and testing/debugging distributed services
  • US Citizenship required
  • Active or current (within two years of active) Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, 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

Benefits

At Trinity Global Consulting (TGC), we value our employees and provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage - Coverage for eligible employees and family through CareFirst and VSP.
  • Paid Time Off - PTO granted in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Paid Holidays - 11 federal holidays observed annually.
  • Disability & Life Insurance - Short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D coverage included.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Competitive plan managed through Ameritas.
  • Professional Training - Formal training provided as required, with additional learning opportunities based on role.

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