Geospatial Front End Developer – Multiple Positions at Junior/Mid/Senior Levels

NV5; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NV5 in Springfield, VA is seeking Geospatial Front End Developers to create software for national security applications. Candidates must have an active Top Secret Clearance and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The role involves collaboration with developers and improving deployment pipelines.

Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and certifications in Esri and CompTIA Security+. The position offers competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with web design and front-end development.
• US citizenship with Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience with front-end development libraries.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain front-end services and APIs.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and stakeholders.
• Ensure application performance, security, and scalability.

Skills

Web design and web front end development

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

React, Angular, or Vue

Problem-solving

Agile or Scrum environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

NV5 Geospatial (NV5G) is actively recruiting qualified and cleared Geospatial Front End Developers to support national security client sites in the Northern Virginia and St. Louis, MO areas. Candidates will develop visualization software to understand data where proximity and location matter. Your work will help developer communities re-imagine the capabilities of location-aware software applications that enable real-world improvements.

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

• Design, develop, and maintain front-end services and APIs
• Collaborate with front-end developers and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment speed and reliability
• Ensure application performance, security, and scalability
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
• Maintain production systems and resolve issues as 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, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM‑related field
• 2+ years of experience with web design and web front end development
• Proven web design/development experience using HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript and JavaScript
• Experience with front-end development libraries, such as React, Angular, Vue, etc.
• Background building high availability and high scalability solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
• Creative problem‑solving skills and proven good judgement
• Highly detail oriented with excellent organization, analytical, and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, 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 working in Agile or Scrum development environments

Clearance Requirement

• Active/Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and 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.

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.