Software Developer

SilkRoad; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical and vision coverage

Training and certifications

Tuition assistance

Parental leave and PTO

Job summary

Core4ce is seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Developer to design, optimize, and deploy geospatial software solutions in AWS. You will work across SQL, API, and web layers, optimizing MATLAB and Python code for performance while ensuring scientific validity for GIS workflows.

You'll collaborate with scientists, GIS specialists, and cloud engineers to deliver scalable, containerized applications using Docker, AWS, OpenLayers, PostGIS, and ArcGIS Pro integrations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in CS or related field with 13+ years experience, or Bachelor’s with 15+ years.
• Active TS-SCI with ability to obtain CI Poly.
• Experience across full stack: databases, APIs, and web apps.
• Geospatial software experience with ESRI/ArcGIS tech.
• Knowledge of ESRI data structures; ArcGIS Pro and ESRI C# bindings preferred.
• Experience with PostgreSQL/PostGIS, OpenLayers, QGIS, GeoServer.
• Experience optimizing MATLAB and Python for performance.
• Experience with Docker, AWS, and cloud deployment.
• Experience with testing, validation, traceability, and Agile development.

Responsibilities

• Develop features and infrastructure across DB, API, and web tiers.
• Optimize MATLAB and Python code for performance and accuracy.
• Develop and deploy geospatial apps using PostGIS, OpenLayers, QGIS, GeoServer.
• Apply ESRI data structures using ArcGIS Pro and ESRI C# bindings.
• Support ESRI cloud and web-based applications.
• Develop, inspect, test, verify, and validate software throughout lifecycle.
• Build and deploy containerized apps using Docker and AWS.
• Implement SDLC processes and Agile methodology.
• Review designs, requirements, and change specs for compliance.
• Ensure requirements are traceable, testable, and aligned with objectives.
• Maintain technical and project documentation.
• Collaborate with scientists, GIS specialists, and cloud engineers.

Skills

Full-stack development

Geospatial software

Team collaboration

Agile methodologies

Education

Master's degree in CS or related field

Active TS-SCI with CI Poly

Tools

Docker

AWS

PostgreSQL

PostGIS

OpenLayers

QGIS

GeoServer

ArcGIS Pro

ESRI C# bindings

Job description

Core4ce is seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Developer to develop and optimize software solutions supporting complex scientific and geospatial applications. The ideal candidate will have strong full-stack development experience and a deep technical understanding of geospatial software, ESRI/ArcGIS data structures, databases, APIs, and cloud deployment.

This role will focus on taking scientific code, including MATLAB and Python, and optimizing it for computational efficiency while preserving scientific validity and producing outputs suitable for GIS applications. The developer will work closely with scientific and cloud engineering teams to transform research capabilities into scalable, deployable software within AWS.

Responsibilities:

• Develop new features and infrastructure across the database, API, and web tiers to support project requirements.
• Optimize scientific code written in MATLAB and Python for computational efficiency while maintaining scientific accuracy and performance.
• Develop and deploy geospatial applications using technologies such as PostgreSQL/PostGIS, OpenLayers, QGIS, and GeoServer.
• Apply advanced knowledge of ESRI/ArcGIS data structures, including development with ArcGIS Pro and ESRI C# back-end bindings to programmatically integrate data into desktop applications.
• Support development and integration with ESRI cloud and web-based applications.
• Develop, inspect, test, verify, and validate software throughout the development lifecycle.
• Build and deploy containerized applications using Docker and AWS in collaboration with cloud engineering SMEs.
• Implement software development, maintenance, and Agile development processes.
• Review software designs, requirements, change specifications, and implementation plans for technical and contractual compliance.
• Ensure software requirements are properly allocated, traceable, testable, and aligned with project objectives.
• Develop and maintain technical and project documentation supporting software development and delivery.
• Collaborate with scientists, software developers, GIS specialists, and cloud engineers to transition research capabilities into operational environments.

This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Programming, or related technical discipline with 13 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 15 years of relevant experience.
• Active TS-SCI with ability to obtain a CI Poly.
• Strong experience developing software across the full application stack, including databases, APIs, and web applications.
• Demonstrated experience with geospatial software, methods, and datasets, including ESRI/ArcGIS technologies.
• Deep technical understanding of ESRI data structures, with experience using ArcGIS Pro and preferably ESRI C# back-end bindings.
• Experience with PostgreSQL/PostGIS, OpenLayers, QGIS, and/or GeoServer.
• Experience optimizing MATLAB and/or Python scientific code for performance and computational efficiency.
• Experience with Docker, AWS, and cloud-based application deployment.
• Experience with software testing, verification and validation, requirements traceability, and Agile development methodologies.

Why Work for Us?

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer:

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, withimmediatevesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimitedaccess totrainingand certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistancefor job-related degrees and courses
• Paidparental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce,The Forgegives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

*Core4ce provides the listed pay range for this position as a general guideline only and not as a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final offers may take into account a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data alignment, any applicable collective bargaining agreement, and other legal requirements.