Position Overview - 6‑month initial contract with extension potential We are a 15-year RFID and sensor-based systems provider supporting State Agencies, Federal government programs, and commercial enterprises. Our U.S. team delivers mission‑critical visibility solutions across regulated environments. We are seeking a hands-on Technical Project Manager / Developer based in the

MD/DC/VA

region for a part-time 1099 contract (20-24 hours/week). Our core software platform is already fully developed. Your role is to serve as the client-facing technical lead for new and ongoing State Agency contracts, Federal deployments, and multi-site operational rollouts including scoping requirements, writing targeted code modifications, and integrating RFID hardware on-site. This hybrid role requires an excellent communicator who can confidently manage government stakeholders, execute code changes, and attend frequent on-site meetings throughout the DMV region.

Type:

1099

Independent Contractor Hours:

20 hrs./week (flexible; aligned with East Coast business hours)

Location:

Remote + On-Site (Must reside in MD, DC, or VA)

Duration:

6‑month initial contract with strong extension potential through additional State and Federal contract awards

Rate:

$75-$115/hr. (based on coding depth + RFID integration experience)

Key Responsibilities Government-Facing Technical Lead:

Serve as a primary technical interface for State Agencies and Federal government clients . Lead requirement sessions, technical briefings, and recurring on-site meetings across the

MD/DC/VA

region. Support secondary clients as needed.

Hands-On Coding & Customization:

Write clean, production-ready code modifications within our established application. Implement feature adjustments, custom logic, and API-level changes based on agency requirements.

RFID Hardware & Software Integration:

Configure, test, and validate how our software interacts with active/passive RFID readers, tags, sensors, and physical infrastructure within government facilities.

Deployment Ownership:

Manage end-to-end delivery - testing, validation, documentation, and adherence to State and Federal deployment protocols.

Required Qualifications Local Residency :

Must live in MD, DC, or VA with reliable transportation for regular on-site meetings as needed.

Clearance Eligibility :

No active clearance required.

Coding Experience:

3+ years professional development experience. Must be comfortable modifying an existing production codebase using an LLRP‑centric tech stack including

C/C++, C

#/.NET, Java, Python, embedded Linux/Yocto, Dockerized middleware, and TCP/IP communication with RFID hardware (LLRP, EPC Gen2, MQTT/REST APIs).

Government & Client-Facing Experience :

3+ years in a consultant, solution architect, or technical account manager role. Must be confident leading high-stakes meetings with State and Federal stakeholders.

RFID/IoT Integration Experience :

Practical experience integrating software with RFID systems, IoT sensors, or physical tracking technologies.

How to Apply Please provide:

A brief summary of your experience with the above tech stack and a past RFID/IoT client project. Confirmation that you reside in MD/DC/VA, can attend customer on-site meetings as needed. Your hourly rate (within the posted range) and weekly availability for the next 6 months.

Pay:

$6,200.00 - $9,200.00 per month

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Application Question(s): Describe your experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, or supporting RFID, BLE, networking, wireless, or industrial technology systems.

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

RFID/BLE

3 years (Preferred)

Location:

Frederick, MD 21703 (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Frederick, MD 21703