GIS Software Engineer

• Job Title: GIS Software Engineer
• Location: United States (Remote)
• Work Mode: 100% Remote
• Experience: 1–7 Years
• Salary Range: $75,000 – $135,000 per year (USD)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Job Category: Software Development / Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented GIS Software Engineer to join our technology team in the United States. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining GIS applications, geospatial software solutions, mapping platforms, and location-based services.

The candidate should have strong programming skills, experience with geospatial technologies, spatial databases, mapping APIs, and GIS development frameworks.

This position offers a fully remote work opportunity for qualified candidates across the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain GIS software applications and geospatial solutions.
• Build interactive mapping applications and location-based services.
• Develop geospatial functionality using Python, JavaScript, Java, or C#.
• Integrate mapping platforms such as ArcGIS, QGIS, and Mapbox.
• Work with spatial databases such as PostgreSQL/PostGIS and SQL Server.
• Develop and integrate REST APIs for geospatial data services.
• Process, analyze, and visualize geographic and spatial datasets.
• Implement geospatial analysis, mapping, and data visualization features.
• Optimize GIS application performance and spatial query execution.
• Integrate GPS, satellite imagery, remote sensing, and location-based data.
• Collaborate with product managers, data engineers, and cross-functional teams.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and maintain software documentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 1–7 years of experience in GIS Software Development or a related field.
• Strong programming knowledge of Python, JavaScript, Java, or C#.
• Hands-on experience with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Knowledge of geospatial data formats such as Shapefile, GeoJSON, and KML.
• Experience with spatial databases and PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
• Understanding of coordinate reference systems and spatial projections.
• Experience with mapping libraries such as Leaflet, OpenLayers, or Mapbox GL.
• Knowledge of REST APIs and geospatial web services.
• Familiarity with spatial analysis and geospatial data processing.
• Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, GIS, Geography, Geospatial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online.
• Knowledge of GDAL, GeoPandas, Rasterio, and Fiona.
• Experience with remote sensing and satellite imagery processing.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience developing enterprise-level geospatial applications.
• Understanding of spatial machine learning and geospatial analytics.

Salary & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $75,000 – $135,000 USD.
• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.
• 100% remote work opportunity.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement savings benefits, where applicable.
• Professional development and technical training.
• Career advancement opportunities.

Work Location

United States – Fully Remote

• Candidates from eligible locations across the United States are encouraged to apply.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to collaborate with distributed teams across different US time zones.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can submit their updated resume along with contact details, relevant GIS Software Engineering experience, and links to GitHub repositories or previous geospatial projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We welcome qualified candidates from diverse professional backgrounds and encourage applications from eligible candidates across the United States.