Software Developer

Job Description

Support the development, integration, and optimization of a program and its associated dependencies within NGA’s Common Operations Release Environment (CORE). The role requires expertise in Python, JavaScript, PyQt, Asyncio, QThreads, and API development to enhance mission-critical workflows, improve operational performance, and integrate new GEOINT capabilities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Operational Baseline Maintenance & Enhancement

• Maintain, optimize, and improve the operational baseline of the programs and its dependencies.
• Develop and integrate technical solutions to meet mission requirements in NGA’s Common Operations Release Environment (CORE).
• Identify performance bottlenecks in existing workflows, document requirements, and propose enhancements to increase efficiency and operational support.
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Full Stack Development & Code Optimization

• Perform advanced review and optimization of operational code in Python, JavaScript, and HTML.
• Enhance front-end and back-end components using PyQt for GUI applications and Asyncio/QThreads for improved concurrency and performance.
• Develop RESTful APIs to support secure and scalable system interactions.
• Integrate and manage a complex framework of dependencies and operational services within an AGILE development environment.
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User Engagement & Requirements Gathering

• Conduct mission-focused requirements determination to identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Engage with mission users, analysts, and scientists to translate requirements into functional capabilities that enhance user experience.
• Provide technical training and user support for newly integrated features.
• Evaluate external GEOINT tools and capabilities from a mission-user perspective to recommend system enhancements.
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Cross-Team Collaboration & Technical Leadership

• Host and coordinate Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) with users and data providers.
• Work alongside analysts, scientists, and development teams to ensure seamless integration of new capabilities.
• Lead or support project management initiatives related to software development, deployment, and maintenance.
• Implement AGILE and DevSecOps best practices to streamline development workflows and secure deployments.

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Required Skills

• 3+ years of experience in full-stack development using Python, JavaScript, and HTML.
• Expertise in PyQt for building advanced GUI applications.
• Strong knowledge of Asyncio and QThreads for optimizing multithreading and concurrent programming.
• Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs and working with JSON-based data exchange.
• Familiarity with NGA’s Common Operations Release Environment (CORE) or similar mission-focused development environments.
• Strong understanding of AGILE development methodologies and DevSecOps best practices.
• Ability to review, optimize, and integrate complex software frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Linux-based development and deployment environments.
• Ability to document requirements and translate mission needs into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with analysts, scientists, and technical teams.

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Desired Skills

• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar).
• Understanding of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) workflows and tools.
• Knowledge of database integration, SQL, and data processing for GEOINT applications.
• Experience leading Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) with stakeholders and users.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize large-scale software systems.

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About Trevity LLC

Trevity is a Minority-Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business built on talent, teamwork, and trust. We are headquartered in the VA/MD/DC metropolitan area providing expertise in science and analytical services to the US Government.

Our promise to both customer and employee is to achieve a positive working relationship by establishing trust while committing to growing as a team. To achieve our vision of staying at the forefront of an ever-evolving environment, we will stay devoted to ensuring Trevity’s workforce has the proper training, tools, and skills needed to support the customer.