Geospatial Backend Developer - Multiple Positions at Junior/Mid/Senior Levels

NV5; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NV5, Inc. is seeking qualified Geospatial Backend Developers at various levels to support national security clients. Applicants will build software leveraging Esri products and APIs for geospatial services. A Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility is required.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience, a degree in a related field, and must be skilled in backend development with Python and Node.js. NV5 offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• US citizenship with Active or Current Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 2+ years of backend software engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with Python, JavaScript/Node.js, and Java.

Responsibilities

• Build backend services for geospatial processing and automation.
• Develop APIs and integration services using Node.js and Python.
• Support deployments across cloud-native and on-prem environments.

Skills

Backend development using Python

REST API design

Node.js

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Geospatial platforms integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

Geospatial Backend Developer – Multiple Positions at Junior/Mid/Senior Levels

NV5 Geospatial (NV5G) is recruiting qualified and cleared Geospatial Backend Developers to support national security client sites in Northern Virginia and St. Louis, MO. Candidates will build software leveraging Esri products and APIs to build core backend services that solve complex problems at a global scale. From building intuitive AI interfaces to writing Python for geoprocessing tools and AI agents, you’ll be exposed to the full development lifecycle and cutting edge GIS solutions. A Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI are required conditions of employment.

Work Environment:

• Location: Northern Virginia Area (Springfield, VA and/or Vienna, VA)
• Travel up to 15% of the time

Responsibilities

• Build backend services that power geospatial processing, automation, and user-facing capabilities
• Develop APIs, proxies, and integration services using Node.js and Python
• Create and maintain backend tooling that extends ArcGIS Enterprise in containerized environments
• Develop and maintain geoprocessing services, automation scripts, and operational workflows
• Build connectors and ingestion pipelines across diverse enterprise data sources
• Support deployments across cloud-native and on-prem environments
• Improve reliability and performance through API design, testing, monitoring, and observability
• Collaborate with platform, DevOps, and GIS teams to translate requirements into production solutions

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• US citizenship with Active or Current (within two years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM-related field
• 2+ years of experience as a backend software engineer or equivalent practical experience
• Hands‑on experience developing backend services using Python, JavaScript/Node.js, Java (for enterprise integrations and services)
• Experience designing and building REST APIs and service‑based architectures
• Experience extending or integrating with ArcGIS Enterprise or similar enterprise geospatial platforms
• Familiarity with geoprocessing workflows, proxies and middleware services, and automation of GIS or data processing tasks
• Experience working in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar)
• Solid fundamentals in API design, software/systems design, and testing and debugging distributed services
• Strong problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM-related field
• Esri certification
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools
• Exposure to DevSecOps practice and secure development pipelines
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise SDKs, automation frameworks, or platform extensions
• Experience building services for geospatial analysis, data pipelines, or map services
• Familiarity with enterprise authentication, proxies, and secure service architectures
• Experience with relational and spatial databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server, etc.)
• Exposure to event‑driven architectures, batch processing, or distributed data workflows

Clearance Requirement:

• Active/Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 401(k), and professional development/advancement opportunities.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.