Geospatial Developer

Jacobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Cover

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Wellbeing support

Enhanced pension scheme

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Geospatial Developer to join their UK Digital & Data team. In this role, you will design and build web-based mapping applications, working closely with developers and data specialists.

The ideal candidate will have strong front-end development skills, particularly in JavaScript, TypeScript, and React, as well as expertise with mapping technologies like Mapbox and Leaflet. The position offers a hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong front-end development experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and React.
• Expertise with web mapping technologies such as Mapbox, Leaflet, OpenLayers or Esri APIs.
• Experience building user-focused web applications and working with modern frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop intuitive user interfaces and interactive geospatial tools.
• Build web-mapping applications using JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and mapping libraries.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior developers and share knowledge.
• Engage with clients to translate technical solutions.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Mapbox

Leaflet

OpenLayers

Esri APIs

APIs

Azure/AWS

Spatial databases

Job description

Overview

Jacobs is focused on solving the world’s most critical problems by turning abstract ideas into real‑world solutions. We are seeking an experienced Geospatial Developer for our growing UK Digital & Data team.

About the Role

As a Geospatial Developer you will design and build modern web‑based mapping applications that support infrastructure and environmental programmes. You will work alongside developers, data specialists and geospatial experts to deliver user‑focused, scalable, and robust solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop intuitive user interfaces and interactive geospatial tools.
• Build web‑mapping applications using JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and mapping libraries such as Mapbox, Leaflet, OpenLayers or Esri APIs.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure solutions are robust, scalable and user‑centric.
• Mentor junior developers, share knowledge and help shape team best practice.
• Engage with clients to translate technical solutions into meaningful outcomes.

Key Qualifications

• Strong front‑end development experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and React.
• Expertise with web mapping technologies such as Mapbox, Leaflet, OpenLayers or Esri APIs.
• Experience building user‑focused web applications and working with modern frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with APIs, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) or spatial databases is beneficial.
• Exposure to mentoring or client‑facing delivery is an advantage.

What We Offer

Full‑time, permanent role; hybrid working 2–3 days per week at office (Bristol or London). 40‑hour working week with flexi‑time available.

Competitive benefits: comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support, and an enhanced pension scheme.

Security & Vetting

All employees require a BPSS check. The role may be subject to UK Security Vetting at SC level; candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo clearance.

Location & Working Hours

The role will involve business travel from time to time.