Full-Stack Geospatial Architect

Vantor (Maxar Intelligence); McLean (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor is seeking a Full Stack Geospatial Developer to design, develop, test, document, and deliver web-based geospatial applications and services. This role blends frontend and backend work to create an intuitive map-authoring tool and to integrate geospatial data, databases, and services.

You will work across front end and back end, translating complex geospatial data into reliable, user-friendly capabilities, and advise on formats, schemas, CRS, metadata, and interfaces for the geospatial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field; security clearance required.
• Experience delivering full-stack web applications.
• Proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript and a modern framework (React/Angular/Vue).
• Backend experience with Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Geospatial data experience with PostgreSQL/PostGIS or Oracle Spatial.
• Familiarity with GIS formats (GeoJSON, Shapefile, GeoTIFF, etc.).
• Ability to document and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Willingness to work onsite full time.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a web-based map authoring tool.
• Build intuitive UIs for interactive maps and geospatial visuals.
• Develop backend services, APIs, and data workflows.
• Integrate with geospatial data sources and enterprise systems.
• Ensure data formats, schemas, and CRS quality.
• Write tests and produce technical documentation.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and code reviews.

Skills

Full-stack development

React

RESTful APIs

Geospatial data handling

Agile teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/GIS

Tools

PostgreSQL/PostGIS

Oracle Spatial

GeoJSON/Shapefile/GeoPackage

OpenLayers/Leaflet/MapLibre

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Vantor is seeking a Full Stack Geospatial Developer to design, develop, test, document, and deliver web-based geospatial applications and services. This role blends frontend and backend work to create an intuitive map-authoring tool and to integrate geospatial data, databases, and services.

You will work across front end and back end, translating complex geospatial data into reliable, user-friendly capabilities, and advise on formats, schemas, CRS, metadata, and interfaces for the geospatial