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NV5 lists this Geospatial Backend Developer - Multiple Positions at Junior/Mid/Senior Levels opportunity in springfield, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Geospatial Backend Developer – Multiple Positions at Junior/Mid/Senior Levels
NV5 Geospatial (NV5G) is recruiting qualified and cleared Geospatial Backend Developers to support national security client sites in Northern Virginia and St. Louis, MO. Candidates will build software leveraging Esri products and APIs to build core backend services that solve complex problems at a global scale. From building intuitive AI interfaces to writing Python for geoprocessing tools and AI agents, you’ll be exposed to the full development lifecycle and cutting edge GIS solutions. A Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI are required conditions of employment.
Work Environment:
Location: Northern Virginia Area (Springfield, VA and/or Vienna, VA)
Travel up to 15% of the time
Responsibilities
Build backend services that power geospatial processing, automation, and user-facing capabilities
Develop APIs, proxies, and integration services using Node.js and Python
Create and maintain backend tooling that extends ArcGIS Enterprise in containerized environments
Develop and maintain geoprocessing services, automation scripts, and operational workflows
Build connectors and ingestion pipelines across diverse enterprise data sources
Support deployments across cloud-native and on-prem environments
Improve reliability and performance through API design, testing, monitoring, and observability
Collaborate with platform, DevOps, and GIS teams to translate requirements into production solutions
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
US citizenship with Active or Current (within two years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM-related field
2+ years of experience as a backend software engineer or equivalent practical experience
Hands‑on experience developing backend services using Python, JavaScript/Node.js, Java (for enterprise integrations and services)
Experience designing and building REST APIs and service‑based architectures
Experience extending or integrating with ArcGIS Enterprise or similar enterprise geospatial platforms
Familiarity with geoprocessing workflows, proxies and middleware services, and automation of GIS or data processing tasks
Experience working in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar)
Solid fundamentals in API design, software/systems design, and testing and debugging distributed services
Strong problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM-related field
Esri certification
CompTIA Security+ certification
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools
Exposure to DevSecOps practice and secure development pipelines
Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise SDKs, automation frameworks, or platform extensions
Experience building services for geospatial analysis, data pipelines, or map services
Familiarity with enterprise authentication, proxies, and secure service architectures
Experience with relational and spatial databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server, etc.)
Exposure to event‑driven architectures, batch processing, or distributed data workflows
Clearance Requirement:
Active/Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
Benefits
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 401(k), and professional development/advancement opportunities.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Worksite address
springfield, VA, 22161, US
Who can apply
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