Geospatial Systems Software Engineer, Senior

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Senior Geospatial Systems Software Engineer to drive design, integration, and architectural efforts for geospatial and intelligence platforms within secure DoW environments. This on-site role is based in Springfield, VA and centers on providing technical leadership across the software lifecycle, guiding Agile teams, and mentoring engineers to deliver robust GIS capabilities.

Responsibilities

• 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 standards (WMS, WFS, WMTS, WCS, and OGC API – Features) to ensure seamless data exchange across multi-domain DoW 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Technologies

• Python
• JavaScript
• C++
• HTML
• SQL
• C#
• ArcGIS Enterprise
• ArcGIS Pro
• QGIS
• GeoServer
• PostGIS
• PostgreSQL
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• OpenShift
• ENVI
• RemoteView
• Erdas Imagine
• Skyline
• WMS
• WFS
• WMTS
• WCS
• OGC API - Features

Benefits

• 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

Work Requirements

• 10 + years of related experience
• May vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
• Travel Required: None
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefits

The likely salary range for this position is $162,037 - $219,227. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our custo