Geospatial Developer (REMOTE)

Lensa; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career site is seeking a Geospatial Developer to support the U.S. Geological Survey. This remote role involves building applications that enhance public understanding of geography while contributing to environmental stewardship and infrastructure planning. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, extensive experience in web development, and proficiency in geospatial tools.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care plans

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

401K with employer matching

Continuous training and career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally in public-facing applications.
• Proven ability to develop interactive web interfaces.
• Established proficiency in Python scripting for data processing.

Responsibilities

• Build public-facing applications for the U.S. Geological Survey.
• Refine web experiences and automate geospatial data handling.
• Contribute to a modern infrastructure for performance and reliability.

Skills

JavaScript

Python

Geospatial tools

AWS

Terraform

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a content-related field

Tools

ArcGIS

GDAL

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Geospatial Developer

Location: REMOTE (Denver, CO)

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000

Reach the next level in your craft—build tools that connect people to the landscape they call home.

As a Geospatial Developer supporting the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the focus is on building public-facing applications that serve as the gateway to understanding and exploring the geography of the United States.

The mission centers on supporting The National Map Program, enhancing existing codebases, improving functionality, and creating compelling ways to deliver geographic data to the public. Core responsibilities include refining web experiences, scripting automated processes for geospatial data handling, and contributing to a modern infrastructure that ensures performance, scalability, and reliability. Documentation of workflows, development decisions, and task management will help sustain continuity and transparency across an Agile development team.

This role contributes to a national mission—developing tools that support environmental stewardship, emergency response, infrastructure planning, and countless other public initiatives.

Take the next step—contact Josh at [e-mail] today.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a content-related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally supporting public-facing applications in a scientific or federal environment
• Proven ability to develop and enhance interactive web interfaces using JavaScript with React and related libraries to support The National Map’s user-facing platforms
• Established proficiency in Python scripting to automate geospatial data processing, improve data workflows, and support reliable data delivery systems
• Demonstrated experience with geospatial tools such as ArcGIS, GDAL, and both raster and vector datasets to support authoritative geographic data visualization and integration
• Proven experience managing infrastructure using AWS services, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines to support scalable, maintainable application deployments and operational stability
  
  

At XTS, we believe in taking care of our employees as much as we take care of our clients. As a veteran-owned company, we understand the importance of community, service, and fostering a culture where each team member can thrive. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in the comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities we offer. We offer tailored health care plans that fit your lifestyle, along with dental and vision coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401K with employer matching to secure your financial future. XTS is deeply committed to providing continuous training and career advancement opportunities, fostering the development of future leaders. We take pride in delivering elite workforces to the Intelligence Community, making a real-world impact on critical missions. Join us and experience a company that invests in your success and professional growth.

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  Mid-Senior level

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  Full-time

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  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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