About the role
hackajob is collaborating with CGI US to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role. Software Developer- Geospatial solution development
Position Description
CGI Federal is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Software Developer with geospatial solution development experience to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early or mid-career professional with a passion for geographic information systems (GIS) and software development. The Geospatial Solution Developer will contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of geospatial applications and data infrastructure. You will work closely with experienced developers, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.
The project team is based in our Fairfax, VA office; but remote candidates may be considered.
Your future duties and responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement geospatial elements for a mission-focused solution using various programming languages and GIS technologies.
Develop and maintain web-based mapping applications and services.
Work with spatial databases (e.g., PostgresSQL, SQL Server Spatial, etc.) to store, query, and transform geospatial data from various sources.
Process, clean, and transform geospatial data from various sources.
Develop and maintain APIs for accessing geospatial data and functionalities.
Develop and maintain Angular-based web applications, focusing on GIS data visualization and interaction.
Implement geodesic math and spatial algorithms for accurate distance, area, and projection calculations.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality and best practices.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
Stay up to date with the latest advancements in geospatial technologies and development methodologies.
Collaborate effectively with team members, including developers, analysts, and project managers.
Document development processes and technical specifications.
Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role Bachelor's degree in computer science, geography, GIS, Geomatics, or a related field.
Strong foundational knowledge of GIS principles and concepts.
Solid understanding of map projections and datum transformations.
Proficient in Angular and Typescript.
Familiarity with web development technologies such as HTML and CSS.
Exposure to spatial databases such as PostgreSQL or SQL Server Spatial.
Experience with GIS software libraries such as Google Map Libraries, ArcGIS, QGIS, GeoPandas, Leaflet, or OpenLayers.
Understanding of geospatial data formats such as Shapefile, GeoJSON, or GeoTIFF.
Strong debugging and performance optimization skills for rendering complex map layers.
About hackajob
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About the role
hackajob is collaborating with CGI US to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role. Software Developer- Geospatial solution development
Position Description
CGI Federal is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Software Developer with geospatial solution development experience to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early or mid-career professional with a passion for geographic information systems (GIS) and software development. The Geospatial Solution Developer will contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of geospatial applications and data infrastructure. You will work closely with experienced developers, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.
The project team is based in our Fairfax, VA office; but remote candidates may be considered.
Your future duties and responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement geospatial elements for a mission-focused solution using various programming languages and GIS technologies.
Develop and maintain web-based mapping applications and services.
Work with spatial databases (e.g., PostgresSQL, SQL Server Spatial, etc.) to store, query, and transform geospatial data from various sources.
Process, clean, and transform geospatial data from various sources.
Develop and maintain APIs for accessing geospatial data and functionalities.
Develop and maintain Angular-based web applications, focusing on GIS data visualization and interaction.
Implement geodesic math and spatial algorithms for accurate distance, area, and projection calculations.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality and best practices.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
Stay up to date with the latest advancements in geospatial technologies and development methodologies.
Collaborate effectively with team members, including developers, analysts, and project managers.
Document development processes and technical specifications.
Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role Bachelor's degree in computer science, geography, GIS, Geomatics, or a related field.
Strong foundational knowledge of GIS principles and concepts.
Solid understanding of map projections and datum transformations.
Proficient in Angular and Typescript.
Familiarity with web development technologies such as HTML and CSS.
Exposure to spatial databases such as PostgreSQL or SQL Server Spatial.
Experience with GIS software libraries such as Google Map Libraries, ArcGIS, QGIS, GeoPandas, Leaflet, or OpenLayers.
Understanding of geospatial data formats such as Shapefile, GeoJSON, or GeoTIFF.
Strong debugging and performance optimization skills for rendering complex map layers.
About hackajob
We’re revolutionising tech hiring with hackajob intelligence - The AI-assisted hiring platform connecting leading tech employers with top talent, globally.
Leveraging our unique large language model built from millions of platform data points, companies match with high-intent job seekers based on context and experience, not just keywords. Candidates privately explore highly relevant job offers by accepting or declining their interview requests - 90% respond within 24 hours.
Powerful industry benchmarking, brand sentiment, and DE&I insights help companies reduce time-to-hire, refine their hiring strategy, and maximize ROI.
Land your dream job by joining our global community of over 900,000 tech professionals, representing more than 170 tech job types—more than any other platform.
Or join hundreds of leading tech employers and supercharge your tech hiring game with hackajob 🚀