Backend Developer Junior 790

Location: St. Louis, MO

Department: SGIS

Freedom Technology Solutions Groups is looking to add a junior Backend Developer to the team! The Junior Backend Developer applies fundamental concepts, processes, and procedures to technical assignments in backend development. This role provides an opportunity to build hands-on experience with modern software development practices under close supervision. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java, JavaScript, and Python. 

• Assist with implementing secure coding practices within a DevSecOps pipeline. 

• Support containerized application development (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). 

• Contribute to cloud-based application development and deployment in AWS environments. 

• Participate in geospatial application development, including data ingestion and processing. 

• Collaborate with senior developers in Agile ceremonies (daily scrums, sprint planning, retrospectives). 

• Perform unit testing and support integration testing. 

• Document work performed and contribute to knowledge-sharing repositories. 

Qualifications: 

• 0–2 years of software development experience. 

• Experience with Java, JavaScript, and/or Python programming. 

• Basic knowledge of DevSecOps pipelines and Agile practices. 

• Understanding of cloud computing concepts (AWS preferred, Microsoft, GCP, and others). 

• Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes). 

• Interest or coursework in geospatial technologies.