Backend Developer Junior 790
Freedom Consulting
Salary undisclosed
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Description
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.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- tuition reimbursement
About this role
Freedom Consulting is hiring a junior backend developer to join their St. Louis office on a contract basis. You'll work with Java, JavaScript, and Python to develop and maintain backend services, with hands-on exposure to modern practices including DevSecOps pipelines, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and AWS cloud deployment. The role also involves geospatial application development—data ingestion and processing work that sets this position apart from typical junior backend roles.
You'll operate within an Agile environment, participating in daily scrums and sprint planning while collaborating closely with senior developers who will mentor you. Your responsibilities span unit testing, integration testing support, and documentation, giving you a well-rounded foundation in backend development practices. This is suited for someone with 0–2 years of experience who has programming fundamentals in at least one of the required languages and basic familiarity with cloud concepts and containerization.
Freedom offers solid benefits including matched 401k, fully paid medical coverage, paid training and tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off. The company emphasizes work-life balance and career growth, with regular office events and a team-oriented culture.
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