Geospatial Systems Software Engineer
General Dynamics Information TechnologyAbout the role
Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
SecretPublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
Software DevelopmentJob Qualifications:
Skills:
DevOps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Software DevelopmentCertifications:
NoneExperience:
5 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob Description:
Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Geospatial Systems Software Engineer at GDIT. Here, you'll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you'll make the end user's experience your priority and we'll make your career growth ours.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Geospatial Systems Software Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Geospatial Systems Software Engineer joining our team to support our Department of Defense (DoD) customer in multiple regions of the Continental United States (CONUS).
HOW A GEOSPATIAL SYSTEMS SOFTWARE ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Customize, deploy, and test enterprise GIS applications
- Assess and support Risk Management Frameworks for tasks related to authentication and authorization
- Provide accesses based on user roles and user types in ArcGIS Enterprise
- Perform software development in Python, C#, C++, HTML, and JavaScript and write software documentation to design specifications (user manuals, technical updates in GitLab, use of SharePoint, etc.) supporting the technical editor team and configuration management
- Designs and implements geospatial data acquisition, cleaning, preparation, and conversion procedures
- Ensures the stability, integrity and efficient operation of systems associated with AI/ML/DL
- Implements and monitors model benchmarks for training data management and model accuracy
- Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) programs and oversee design and code reviews, database reviews, and other QA/QC activities throughout the project life cycle
- Perform detailed software design and detailed database conversion design, and are directly involved in the coding and implementation of the more complex and strategic portions of application software and database conversion projects
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, sciences or other business
- GIS related field experience and 5 - 10 years of technical experience
- Background in requirements analysis, design, and software development methodologies; documentation standards; configuration management; DoD software policies; and DoD test and evaluation requirements; distributed systems, modeling and simulation, and resource utilization assessment. Experience using Git/GitLab/GitHub
- Experience with DevOps and DevSecOps processes and workflows
- Experience in AGILE methodologies
- Containerization experience and knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift
- Demonstrated experience using COTS exploitation software such as ENVI, RemoteView, ArcGIS, Skyline Software, Erdas Imagine) in both Windows/Linux operating environments
- Thorough understanding of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) software (ArcGIS Pro, Desktop, Enterprise), Quantam GIS (QGIS), GeoServer, PostGIS (PostgreSQL), as well as software engineering and programming for GIS systems (SQL, Python, JavaScript, HTML) in large computer and minicomputer and microprocessor systems supporting a broad base of applications
- Demonstrated ability to creatively solve technical problems
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a small team
- Must have active Secret or TS/SCI clearance
- US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
NoneTelecommuting Options:
OnsiteWork Location:
USA VA SpringfieldAdditional Work Locations:
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