Geospatial Systems Software Engineer - Springfield, VA

Geospatial Systems Software Engineer – Senior

North Hill Technology Resources is seeking a Senior Geospatial Systems Software Engineer to support a Federal Program in Springfield, VA. This direct‑hire role is hybrid: four days onsite and one remote day per week. An active Top‑Secret clearance is required.

• Architect, develop, and optimize enterprise‑grade GIS applications and solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across the software development lifecycle—from requirements gathering and system design to implementation and delivery.
• Guide teams in Agile/Scrum environments, supporting Dev Sec Ops  best practices and CI/CD workflows.
• Oversee containerization strategies and deployment pipelines using Docker, Kubernetes, and Open Shift.
• Lead system integration with geospatial databases (PostGIS/Postgre
  
  SQL), services (ArcGIS Enterprise, QGIS, Geo Server), and COTS tools (ENVI, Remote View, Erdas Imagine, Skyline).
• Design and implement advanced geospatial data pipelines, including acquisition, processing, and transformation at scale.
• Ensure compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and implement robust access‑control strategies.
• Lead the implementation of automated Static Code Analysis and Container Scanning within the CI/CD pipeline and drive remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Architect and implement secure, interoperable geospatial services utilizing OGC standards (WMS, WFS, WMTS, WCS, OGC API – Features) for seamless data exchange across DoD and Intelligence Community platforms.
• Support AI/ML model integration by developing data frameworks, model benchmarks, and performance metrics.
• Conduct and lead peer reviews, QA/QC evaluations, code validation, and database design sessions.
• Act as a technical liaison with stakeholders, translating mission requirements into scalable geospatial solutions.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level developers, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Stay current on emerging geospatial, AI, and cloud technologies to influence strategic decisions.

• Proven leadership in developing and managing enterprise GIS solutions in secure environments.
• Advanced experience with Python, JavaScript, C++, HTML, SQL, and C#.
• Deep expertise in ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Geo Server, and PostGIS/Postgre
  
  SQL.
• Strong understanding of RMF compliance, cybersecurity practices, and access management.
• Significant experience with Dev Sec Ops , containerization (Docker/Kubernetes/Open Shift), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Expertise in architecting secure geospatial solutions that adhere to STIG compliance and enterprise security benchmarks.
• Expert‑level knowledge of OGC standards and their implementation within enterprise service‑oriented architectures and cloud‑native environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead Agile teams and mentor other engineers.
• Familiarity with AI/ML integration and geospatial data science is highly desirable.

• Location:
  
  Springfield, VA (able to work remotely one day per week).
• Clearance:
  Active TS/SCI.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information systems or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  10+ years of systems administration, engineering, and integration supporting large‑scale systems; 5+ years of related DoD, Military, or U.S. Government experience.
• Salary Range: $100,000 and above.

To apply, submit your details through the submit button linked below. This position is currently open and not expired.