[Hiring] GIS Applications Engineer @Xcellent Technology Solutions

Role Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as an Applications Engineer to support the United States Geological Survey (USGS) National Geospatial Technical Operations Center. You’ll help enhance and maintain the public-facing applications that bring authoritative geographic information to users through The National Map.

• Step into existing applications, learn how they work, and help make them better.
• Improve functionality, enhance how data is presented, troubleshoot issues, and find more efficient ways for information to move through the environment.
• Work with JavaScript at the core of your tasks.
• Support and automate cloud-based data workflows using AWS technologies.
• Test and improve existing solutions, ensuring code efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate within a technical environment focused on problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience in software or applications engineering.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and understanding of clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Hands-on experience with the AWS SDK and AWS CLI.
• Familiarity with services such as Lambda, S3, and EC2.
• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including version control, debugging, testing, algorithms, and data structures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Ability to receive/maintain a favorable adjudicated Public Trust investigation (US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident for at least 3 years).
• Experience troubleshooting and improving existing applications.

Nice to Have

• Python experience.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, React, Angular, or other modern front-end technologies.
• Back-end development experience using Node.js or similar technologies.
• Familiar with RESTful API design and integration.
• Additional experience working within AWS, Azure, or other cloud environments.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, or related Esri technologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care plans, including dental and vision coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401K with employer matching.
• GeoAI scholarship for skill development in AI.

Salary

The expected salary range is $65,000 to $75,000/annually. Actual pay will depend on experience, skills, and qualifications.