Full-Stack Geospatial Web Engineer

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a full-time software engineer to join the Geographic Information Systems research team on the Main Campus in Gainesville. You will develop web-based geospatial applications, design architectures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and several years of relevant experience, with strong Python, Linux, and GIS skills; experience with ESRI GIS software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of experience; advanced degrees preferred.
• Experience with Python applications in Linux environments, GIS tech, and data modeling.
• Strong ability to design scalable, secure software architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop front-end and server-side components for web-based GIS apps.
• Design architectures and middleware for data access and integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and perform testing.
• Manage code versions, CI/CD pipelines, and releases.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

Linux

Geospatial databases

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

ESRI geospatial software

Job description

The University of Florida is seeking a full-time software engineer to join the Geographic Information Systems research team on the Main Campus in Gainesville. You will develop web-based geospatial applications, design architectures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and several years of relevant experience, with strong Python, Linux, and GIS skills; experience with ESRI GIS software is preferred.