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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.
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