Geospatial Java Microservices Engineer

TechDigital Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is seeking a skilled software engineer to design and implement scalable Java microservices that handle complex geospatial datasets. The role consists of developing Spring Boot based APIs, optimizing data workflows on Elastic DB, and collaborating with teams to meet location intelligence needs.

The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in performance tuning of Java applications and be able to guide peers on best practices for microservices design. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable Java microservices.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot and geospatial data handling.
• Experience with performance tuning and database optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable Java microservices for geospatial data.
• Develop secure Spring Boot APIs for geospatial services.
• Optimize data workflows on Elastic DB for efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams to translate requirements into technical specs.

Skills

Java programming

Spring Boot

Microservices architecture

Geospatial data processing

ElasticDB

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

APIs

Automated testing tools

Job description

Job Description/ Responsibilities:
-Design and implement scalable Java microservices that process complex geospatial datasets to support reliable and responsive mapping applications
-Develop Spring Boot based APIs that enable secure access to geospatial services and ensure consistent integration with internal and external systems
-Optimize data ingestion and retrieval workflows on Elastic DB to deliver low latency access to large volumes of spatial and non spatial data
-Configure and maintain robust data models for vector and raster geospatial content to improve analytical accuracy and map rendering quality
-Collaborate with product and domain teams to translate location intelligence requirements into technical specifications and implementation plans for microservices
-Conduct detailed performance tuning of Java code, database queries and storage access patterns to enhance throughput and reduce infrastructure cost
-Implement automated test suites and quality checks for microservices and APIs to maintain reliability and stability across production environments
-Create monitoring and alerting solutions that track microservice health, storage performance and geospatial data quality for proactive issue detection
-Document service contracts, data flows and operational runbooks to support maintainability and smooth handover across distributed engineering teams
-Coordinate with security and compliance stakeholders to apply encryption, access controls and audit mechanisms for sensitive geospatial information
-Guide peers on best practices for microservices design, Spring Boot configuration and Elastic db usage to promote consistent engineering standards
-Participate in code reviews and technical discussions to ensure solutions remain modular, extensible and aligned with enterprise architecture guidelines
-Analyze production incidents related to geospatial services and drive root cause resolution efforts that prevent recurrence and improve platform resilience