Geospatial Software Engineer

Job Highlights
Join the SAFFIRE team, a leader in developing and operating cutting-edge Geospatial Intelligence analysis software. Be part of a passionate and mission-driven team that takes tremendous pride in their work. Collaborate directly with operational users to design, develop, and maintain a powerful platform that enables analysts to convert diverse data into actionable intelligence. In this Geospatial Developer role, you will work collaboratively with other developers and teams to establish an enterprise GIS tool suite for the Intelligence Community, utilizing a combination of COTS,FOSS, and GOTS software. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from system and application design to implementation, testing, and deployment. Additionally, you will contribute to the integration of capabilities from external systems and bring a passion for automation and modern Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CICD) practices.
In this role, you will contribute to the development of advanced Geospatial Intelligence analysis software, utilizing your expertise in GIS, machine learning, microservices, cloud technologies, and DevOps practices. Your work will directly impact operational users, enabling them to gain a decisive advantage in decision-making over near-peer adversaries. Experience the rewarding aspect of frequent user interaction and unsolicited feedback, as you work alongside users in a collaborative and mission-driven environment. Clearance:

• • Active Top Secret clearance with willingness and ability to obtain an SCI and CI polygraph
  • US Citizenship Required

Core Technologies

• • Python (including ArcPy)
  • ArcGIS Online ecosystem
  • SQL
  • Docker

In this role, you will...

• • Develop applications with modern COTS and FOSS GIS technologies
  • Bring knowledge of geospatial data formats (vector and raster)
  • Have solid understanding of GIS Web Services such as ArcGIS REST Services or OGC services (WMS, WFS, WCS, WPS)
  • Work with Geospatial APIs (ArcGIS Server/Portal, Geodatabase, Etc..)
  • Working Knowledge of Web Mapping APIs such as Openlayers, ArcGIS JS API, leaflet
  • Develop using modern languages such as: Python, Ruby, Java, C#, Javascript, etc.
  • Demonstrate experience using rapid prototyping and Agile based software development methodologies

Qualifications

• • 7+ years of experience in software development (analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance) required.
  • Bachelor's degree

Additional skills we'd like to see:

• • Operational and configuration experience with ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Portal, Geodatabases, and other extensions to the ArcGIS Baseline.
  • Understanding of machine learning concepts
  • Experience working with RDBMS and NoSQL databases
  • Experience with development in microservice based architectures
  • Understanding of web application development concepts
  • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing software enhancements to mission systems in other Government agencies
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Redis, Kafka
  • AWS experience
  • Demonstrated experience with continuous integration and software CM processes / tools (Subversion, GIT, JIRA, Confluence)
  • Demonstrated experience with building DevOps pipelines for enterprise systems
  • Demonstrated experience with infrastructure as code applications (Chef, Ansible, Terraform, etc.)
  • AWS Certification (Developer, DevOps and/or, Architect, etc.)
  • Security+ Certification

We pride ourselves on giving employees an exceptional life experience, where creativity thrives, and challenges are simply part of the fun. We provide truly excellent benefits, including:
· 100% paid employee healthcare & dental insurance
· Paid parental leave
· 401k with matching
· Escalating vacation time
· Referral bonuses
· Tuition reimbursement
· Professional development training
· Free beverages and snacks
· Weekly catered lunches and breakfast on Fridays