Geospatial Developer

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Are you ready to build the next generation of geospatial applications that shape how we understand and interact with the world?

As a Geospatial Developer, you’ll play a key role in designing and building modern web-based mapping applications.

You’ll develop intuitive user interfaces and interactive geospatial tools, working with a variety of technologies and data sources to solve complex challenges. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll contribute to projects across sectors such as infrastructure and environment, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable and user-centric.

Alongside delivery, you’ll help shape best practice within the team - mentoring others, sharing knowledge and staying at the forefront of emerging geospatial technologies. You’ll also have the opportunity to engage with clients, translating technical solutions into meaningful outcomes.

We’re looking for an experienced developer with a passion for geospatial technology and collaborative problem-solving

• Strong experience in front-end development using JavaScript/Type Script and React
• Proven expertise with web mapping technologies such as Mapbox, Leaflet, Open Layers or Esri APIs (ArcGIS etc)
• Experience building interactive, user-focused web applications and working with modern frameworks
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and work across multidisciplinary teams

Experience with APIs, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), or spatial databases is beneficial, along with any exposure to mentoring or client-facing delivery.

At Jacobs, we deliver solutions that matter. You’ll be trusted to make technical decisions, encouraged to challenge respectfully, and supported to deliver pragmatic, high-quality solutions.

If you’re ready to shape the future of geospatial technology and digital delivery, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a full time, permanent role. Hybrid (2-3 days/week at local Jacobs office), based in either Bristol, or London (other locations may be considered), and will involve business travel from time to time.

Full time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40-hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance and flexibility, and flexi-time is available.

We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme.

All Jacobs employees will require a BPSS check as part of the hiring process.

In future, this role may be subject to UK Security Vetting at SC (security check) level. Applicants should be eligible and willing to undergo the appropriate security clearance process, if not already cleared. You can find out more about vetting here.

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of the relevant clearance process requirements.

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With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

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