Geospatial Developer II

HNTB; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Nashville is seeking a geospatial solutions professional to design and implement scalable systems using ArcGIS, QGIS, and cloud-native tools. You will develop APIs and microservices for spatial data access, mentor junior staff, and optimize performance across complex GIS workflows.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, integration with enterprise data platforms, and hands-on problem solving with modern GIS technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements geospatial systems using ArcGIS, QGIS, and cloud-native tools.
• Develops APIs and microservices for spatial data access and integration.
• Applies spatial analysis and modeling techniques to solve business problems.
• Mentors junior developers and contributes to technical documentation.
• Optimizes geospatial solutions for performance and scalability.
• Integrates GIS with enterprise data platforms and visualization tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

SQL

ArcGIS

QGIS

Cloud GIS

CI/CD

Agile

Power BI

Tableau

PostGIS

BigQuery GIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, GIS, or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science, GIS, or related field

6+ years of relevant experience in lieu of education

Tools

ArcGIS Online

Google Earth Engine

PostGIS

BigQuery GIS

Job description

What We're Looking For

Full-time, Nashville, TN (NCC) - Responsible for supporting the design and implementation of geospatial solutions that address business challenges. You will collaborate with clients and stakeholders to define geospatial architecture, analyze requirements, and deliver scalable systems using modern GIS technologies. The role includes mentoring junior team members, optimizing geospatial data workflows, and integrating advanced technologies such as cloud computing, AI/ML, and real-time data services into geospatial solutions. This role builds on foundational skills and introduces broader responsibilities in technical execution, problem-solving, and team collaboration

What You’ll Do

• Designs and implements geospatial systems using ArcGIS, QGIS, and cloud-native tools.
• Develops APIs and microservices for spatial data access and integration.
• Applies spatial analysis and modeling techniques to solve business problems.
• Mentors junior developers and contributes to technical documentation.
• Optimizes geospatial solutions for performance and scalability.
• Integrates GIS with enterprise data platforms and visualization tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Programming, Planning, Environmental Sciences, or related field and 2 years of related experience, or
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Programming, Planning, Environmental Sciences, or related field and 1 years of related experience, or
• In lieu of education, 6 years of relevant experience.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience with cloud GIS (ArcGIS Online, Google Earth Engine).
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Knowledge of spatial databases (PostGIS, BigQuery GIS).

What We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or Computer Programming

Location

Nashville, TN (City Center)

Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Technical Group

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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