hatch I.T. is partnering with Expression to find a Senior Full Stack Developer (Geospatial). See details below:
About The Role:
Expression is seeking an exceptional Senior Full Stack Developer with deep expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to join their innovative team. As a technical leader, you'll architect and develop sophisticated spatial data applications that solve complex geographic challenges while working alongside world-class data scientists, DevSecOps engineers, and product designers.
About the Company:
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington DC, Expression provides data fusion, data analytics, software engineering, information technology, and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, and national security community. Expression’s “Perpetual Innovation” culture focuses on creating immediate and sustainable value for our clients via agile delivery of tailored solutions built through constant engagement with our clients. Expression was ranked #1 on the Washington Technology 2018's Fast 50 list of fastest growing small business Government contractors and a Top 20 Big Data Solutions Provider by CIO Review.
Responsibilities:
Architect and develop cutting-edge web-based mapping applications that transform complex spatial data into intuitive user experiences
Lead the technical direction of feature-focused teams while mentoring junior developers
Drive innovation in our geospatial technology stack through thoughtful architecture decisions and implementation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions that delight our customers
Required Qualifications:
Ability to obtain Secret clearance or higher
Associates degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of software engineering experience
7+ years of recent full-stack development experience
Demonstrated experience with big data visualization
Located in or willing to relocate to the DMV area (Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia)
Proven ability to mentor junior developers and drive technical excellence
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Experience leading code reviews and maintaining high engineering standards
Track record of successful collaboration with cross-functional teams
Technical Requirements:
Expert knowledge of GIS platforms including ArcGIS, QGIS, and OpenLayers
Deep understanding of spatial data formats (shapefiles, GeoJSON, GeoTIFF) and analysis techniques
Experience with geospatial projections, coordinate systems, and spatial indexing
Proven track record building interactive mapping applications
Advanced proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and C#
Deep expertise in React (or Angular 2/Vue.js) for frontend development
Strong command of Express.js and GraphQL/REST APIs
Experience with modern ORMs and database technologies including PostgreSQL, Redis, ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, MongoDB
Extensive AWS cloud platform experience, particularly with S3 and spatial services
Mastery of Git version control and collaborative development workflows