About the Role
The role involves building scalable geospatial systems for federal agencies, leveraging cloud infrastructure and open-source tools to solve complex data challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement software for geospatial data processing and analysis
- Collaborate with federal clients to understand mission requirements
- Develop APIs and services for accessing geospatial information
- Work with satellite and aerial imagery datasets
- Optimize performance of geospatial platforms
- Support deployment and operations in cloud environments
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
- Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions
- Troubleshoot and resolve system issues
- Integrate third-party geospatial tools and libraries
- Ensure solutions meet federal security and compliance standards
- Contribute to architecture decisions for scalable systems
- Use containerization and orchestration technologies
- Apply software engineering best practices
- Engage in agile development processes
- Support data interoperability across systems
- Develop automated testing frameworks
- Monitor application performance and reliability
- Document technical designs and workflows
- Stay current with advancements in geospatial technology
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree in a technical field
- Experience with federal geospatial programs
- In-depth knowledge of STAC or other geospatial metadata standards
- Hands-on experience with serverless architectures
- Prior work with large-scale Earth observation data
- Familiarity with DevOps practices
- Contributions to open-source software
- Understanding of federal acquisition processes
- Experience with geospatial visualization tools
- Knowledge of data security frameworks used in government
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
Remote with hub in Washington, DC or Philadelphia metro area
Team
Collaborative team focused on geospatial technology for federal clients
Why This Role Matters
- This position supports critical federal missions through advanced geospatial technology.
- Engineers directly impact how government agencies use Earth observation data.
Technology Stack
- Uses modern tools including Python, JavaScript, AWS, Kubernetes, and open-source GIS libraries.
- Leverages cloud-native architectures and scalable data platforms.
Work Environment
- Remote-first culture with optional presence in DC or Philadelphia hubs.
- Flexible schedule with emphasis on team collaboration and productivity.
Growth Opportunities
- Opportunities to lead technical initiatives and mentor others.
- Access to training and conferences in geospatial and software domains.
Security Requirements
- Position may require adherence to federal security protocols.
- Candidates must be able to comply with government data handling standards.
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