Geospatial Systems Software Engineer, Senior

Lead the future of geospatial innovation.

GDIT is your place to lead, innovate, and drive strategic change. We are seeking a Senior Geospatial Systems Software Engineer with proven experience delivering mission-critical integration for complex, multi-domain DoD environments. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of geospatial and intelligence system evolution — leading integration efforts, shaping architectural solutions, and mentoring technical teams.

As a Senior Geospatial Systems Software Engineer, you will lead the design and integration of advanced geospatial and intelligence platforms. Your work will translate operational and technical requirements into secure, scalable, and forward-looking architectures that align with Army modernization and convergence efforts.

What You’ll Do:

• 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 DevSecOps best practices and CI/CD workflows.
• Oversee containerization strategies and deployment pipelines using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Lead system integration efforts with geospatial databases (PostGIS/PostgreSQL), services (ArcGIS Enterprise, QGIS, GeoServer), and COTS tools (ENVI, RemoteView, 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 the remediation of vulnerabilities to ensure spatial microservices and data layers are hardened and audit ready.
• Architect and implement secure, interoperable geospatial services utilizing OGC (Open Geospatial Consortium) standards (WMS, WFS, WMTS, WCS, and OGC API – Features) to ensure seamless data exchange across multi-domain 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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, GeoServer, and PostGIS/PostgreSQL.
• Strong understanding of RMF compliance, cybersecurity practices, and access management.
• Significant experience with DevSecOps, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift), 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. Potential 1 day work from home. 

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information systems or a related field.

Years of Experience: 10+ years of experience in systems administrator, engineering, and integration supporting large-scale system sustainability. 5+ years of related DoD, Military, or US Government related experience.

Why GDIT:

At GDIT, your leadership shapes the mission. We give you the freedom to innovate, the tools to grow, and the platform to lead. Join a culture that values technical excellence, impact-driven work, and collaborative problem-solving.

Be part of something greater. Own your career. Make an impact with GDIT.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.