Technical Project Manager & Solution Architect (Software & RFID) Part-Time Contract (1099)

**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