Xcellent Technology Solutions is hiring a
GIS Software Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Software Engineer at USGS to develop advanced software systems for geographic research and data analysis in a remote, Agile environment. The candidate should have proficiency in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, PostgreSQL (PL/pgSQL), PostGIS, DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, ArcGIS Server/Enterprise, ORM frameworks like Prisma, and data handling experience with various formats. Additional desirable skills include understanding of publishing services, time management, building and running complex queries, load balancing, and auto-scaling concepts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area
• 4-6 years of experience in software development or a related field
• Technical proficiency in Python with ArcPy and GDAL, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, ArcGIS Server/Enterprise, PostgreSQL (PL/pgSQL) & PostGIS, DevOps tools like Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, ORM frameworks such as Prisma
• Data handling experience with FileGDB, Geopackage, Shapefiles, Raster data formats (TIFF, cloud-hosted rasters using MRF), Large raster and vector datasets, Data structures, design patterns, and database migrations
• Familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, RDP, Lambda, S3, and EventBridge, and the ability to build backend services

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software architecture and new features
• Develop and test complex software systems to ensure they meet user requirements and function flawlessly
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during development

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of publishing services
• Time management skills
• Building and running complex queries
• Load balancing and auto-scaling concepts