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GIS Developer

Kavaliro
Reston, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 6/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026
Job Description

The Senior GIS Developer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting enterprise geospatial applications, spatial databases, cloud-based GIS platforms, and location intelligence solutions that enable business operations, analytics, risk assessment, and strategic decision-making. This role partners closely with business and technology teams to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative geospatial solutions aligned with enterprise architecture, data governance, and technology standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in GIS development, cloud technologies, and modern GeoAI capabilities, leveraging geospatial analytics, and AI-driven insights to solve complex business challenges and enhance organizational outcomes.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in, Geospatial Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
  • 3 years of experience developing GIS applications and geospatial solutions.
  • Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Platform (ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro).
  • Experience processing, managing, and analyzing imagery and raster datasets using ArcGIS Image Analyst, Spatial Analyst, Raster Analytics, or equivalent geospatial technologies.
  • Experience developing automated geospatial workflows for imagery processing, raster analytics, and data extraction.
  • Strong programming experience in:
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • SQL
  • Experience with GIS APIs and frameworks:
    • ArcGIS API for JavaScript
    • REST APIs
    • Web Services
  • Experience with relational and spatial databases:
    • SQL Server
    • PostgreSQL/PostGIS
  • Knowledge of geospatial data formats and standards.
Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.

Job Requirements

Hybrid

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