Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead – Geospatial Applications

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Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead – Geospatial Applications

Location

Remote (Washington, DC),

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Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead – Geospatial Applications

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FLSA

Exempt

Location

Remote (Washington, DC),

Posted

4/10/26

Job Description

Embrace the opportunity to join Innovate! Inc. and become a valued member of our team. We are seeking driven individuals who are passionate about leveraging technology to tackle environmental challenges and drive positive change. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute your skills and expertise to innovative projects, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity further. Read on to learn more about how you can be part of our dynamic team.

Innovate! Inc. is seeking a highly motivated individual to join its geospatial solutions team as a Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead. This role serves as a senior technical leader in designing , maintaining and developing a high impact geospatial customer-facing website, providing mentorship to staff, and supporting business growth through solution development and innovation. We are seeking self-starting individuals with a “Let me at it” attitude who can adapt to a fluid work environment and an occasionally demanding schedule. In return, you will be able to be part of a motivated, highly skilled team and will be able to contribute to the growth and positive direction of our company.

Location

Remote (Washington, DC)

Salary Range

$125000-$150000

Position status

Full Time; with benefits

Benefits include

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, Life Insurance, and PTO

REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years of relevant work experience.
• Expertise with .NET C#, ASP.NET, SQL, and MS SQL Server databases.
• Proven ability developing full-stack Web solutions.
• Expertise in modern Web frameworks (e.g., ASP.NET MVC, Javascript React or Angular), GIS Web technologies (e.g., ArcGIS JavaScript API and Experience Builder), robust back-end language proficiency (e.g., Python or Node.js), and strong database management skills
• Strong expertise in geospatial technologies, shapefile processing, Postgres SQL with GIS (PostGIS), Python-GDAL, and interactive mapping/visualization systems for large-scale agricultural or environmental data.
• Hands-on experience building full-stack applications with React.js, Python/Django, and .NET Core backends, including microservices and containerized deployments on AWS Fargate or Kubernetes.
• Proven track record designing multi-tenant SaaS-style platforms, optimizing large-file processing (1 GB+ datasets), and delivering production systems in regulated/government environments.
• Solid understanding of agile/Scrum methodologies and stakeholder communication in federal or high-compliance settings.
• Excellent mentoring skills with a history of guiding small development teams to successful delivery of mission-critical geospatial tools.
• Knowledge of the ESRI suite of GIS software as well as other geospatial frameworks, platforms, and enterprise environments, including ESRI ArcGIS Server.
• Strong understanding of enterprise databases, system integrations, data architecture, and relational database platforms including SQL and MS SQL Server databases.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Web-based solutions.
• Demonstrated project leadership and project management experience, including scope, schedule, and technical oversight responsibilities.
• Advanced experience designing, developing, and maintaining geospatial web applications and interactive mapping solutions.
• Strong expertise in API development and integration, including REST, SOAP, and JSON/XML data formats in support of diverse scientific, analytical, and operational workflows.
• Demonstrated experience supporting deployment, configuration, and maintenance of web applications in cloud and enterprise environments.
• Experience translating scientific or technical requirements into scalable user-focused Web applications.
• Skilled in developing custom scripts for automation, testing, and deployment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and team members.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Develop and maintain full-stack custom Web applications and components using .NET C#, ASP.NET, SQL, and related technologies in support of customer’s mission.
• Lead the architecture, design, development, deployment, and enhancement of scalable Web software applications and high-performance visualization interfaces.
• Design and optimize backend services for handling large shapefile imports/exports, attribute mapping to database columns, CSV processing, and high-performance geospatial operations using Python-GDAL and PostGIS.
• Participate in the design, development, deployment and enhancement of enterprise and cloud-based geospatial web solutions.
• Evaluate cutting-edge Web technologies for integration into client solutions and long-term strategies.
• Integrate Web services, APIs, enterprise systems, databases, and analytical workflows to support scientific, operational, and business functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clients, analysts, developers, and project managers, to deliver effective Web applications and solutions.
• Identify organizational and client needs and design solutions, architectures, and implementation approaches to meet those needs.
• Support proposal development, define technical approaches, and engage strategically with clients and teaming partners.
• Communicate effectively with clients, teaming partners, and internal staff at all levels.

EDUCATION

• Degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, focusing on programming, data structures, and algorithms. Relevant work experience required based on education level:
• PhD + 3 years of experience
• Master’s degree + 5 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree + 8 years of experience
• Non-related degree or certification + 10 years of experience

LEARN MORE ABOUT US

Innovate! Inc. is a certified woman-owned consulting firm founded in 2002 by Lily Thomas. We provide innovative solutions to management, technology, and program challenges, with a focus on performance, integrity, and building lasting partnerships with our clients. Our team of over 100 experts includes IT and geospatial specialists, program and project management consultants, environmental scientists, and communications and outreach strategists. Our clients include federal, state, tribal, and local governments, private industry, non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, and utilities. Recent awards we received for excellent service include the 2022 SAG Team Award and 2022 Esri Partner Conference High Potential Award.

Innovate is a fast-paced, rapidly growing group of entrepreneurs creating a culture of excellence. Rapid advancement within our organization is not only possible but also encouraged. To view our website, visit innovateteam.com.

Innovate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or cannot access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact us at careers@innovateteam.com.

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