Backend Developer Geospatial Focus

Job Description

JobTitle : Back End Developer (Geospatial Focus)

Location : Greenwood Village Coloradohybrid 3 days onsite and 2 days remote / work from home

Duration : 12 month contract

Number of Positions : 1

JOB OVERVIEW

We areseeking a skilled Back End Developer with expertise in geospatialtechnology to join our wireless core engineering team.

In this roleyou will be responsible for designing implementing and maintainingthe serverside components of a geospatial website or applicationtailored to support Next Generation Network Priority Servicesinformation dissemination and emergency response capabilities.

Yourcontributions will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamlessintegration of geospatial data into our communication systemsthereby enhancing public safety outcomes nationwide.

Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with the wireless core engineering team toarchitect develop and maintain the serverside components of ageospatial website or application focused on Next GenerationNetwork Priority Services information dissemination and emergencyresponse.
• Design and implement scalable andefficient backend systems to handle geospatial data processingstorage and retrieval ensuring optimal performance andreliability.
• Integrate with GIS databasesmapping APIs and geospatial data sources to facilitate accuratelocationbased services and emergency responsefunctionalities.
• Develop RESTful APIs and webservices to enable seamless communication between the frontend userinterface and backend server infrastructure.
• Implement data validation authentication and accesscontrol mechanisms to ensure the security and integrity ofgeospatial data and user information.
• Collaborate with Front End Developers GIS specialists anddata analysts to define data exchange formats API endpoints anddata schema requirements.
• Conduct thoroughtesting debugging and performance optimization of backend systemsto identify and resolve issues and enhance overall systemefficiency.
• Stay updated on industry bestpractices and advancements in backend development geospatialtechnology and public safety communication standards incorporatingrelevant innovations into the development process.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistanceto internal and external stakeholders ensuring smooth operation andmaintenance of the geospatial website / applicationbackend.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineeringor a related field; or equivalent professionalexperience.
• Proven experience as a Back EndDeveloper with a strong background in serverside programminglanguages such as Python Java or Node.js.
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and webservices using frameworks like Django Flask Spring Boot orExpress.js.
• Familiarity with geospatialconcepts and technologies including Geographic Information Systems(GIS) spatial databases (e.

g. PostgreSQL / PostGIS MongoDB) andmapping APIs (e.g. Google Maps API Mapbox).

• Proficiency in database design optimization and queryoptimization techniques with experience working with relationaland / or NoSQL databases.
• Strong understandingof security principles and best practices for web applicationdevelopment including data encryption authentication andauthorization mechanisms.
• Excellentproblemsolving skills and attention to detail with the ability toanalyze complex requirements and design efficient and scalablebackend solutions.
• Excellent communication andteamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively withcrossfunctional teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with public safety communication systems andNG911 standards is a plus.

Additional Toolsand Technologies :

• WebFrameworks (e.g. Django Flask Spring Boot Express.js)
• Relational Databases (e.g. PostgreSQL / PostGIS)
• NoSQL Databases (e.g. MongoDB)
• APIDevelopment and Documentation Tools (e.g. SwaggerPostman)
• Version Control Systems (e.g.Git)
• Testing Frameworks (e.g. JUnit MockitoPyTest)
• Performance Monitoring and LoggingTools (e.g. New Relic Splunk)
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