Backend Developer Geospatial Focus

Job Description

Job Title: Back End Developer (Geospatial Focus)

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

Duration: 12 month contract

Number of Positions: 1

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a skilled Back End Developer with expertise in geospatial technology to join our wireless core engineering team. In this role you will be responsible for designing implementing and maintaining the serverside components of a geospatial website or application tailored to support Next Generation Network Priority Services information dissemination and emergency response capabilities. Your contributions will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless integration of geospatial data into our communication systems thereby enhancing public safety outcomes nationwide.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the wireless core engineering team to architect develop and maintain the serverside components of a geospatial website or application focused on Next Generation Network Priority Services information dissemination and emergency response.
• Design and implement scalable and efficient backend systems to handle geospatial data processing storage and retrieval ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Integrate with GIS databases mapping APIs and geospatial data sources to facilitate accurate locationbased services and emergency response functionalities.
• Develop RESTful APIs and web services to enable seamless communication between the frontend user interface and backend server infrastructure.
• Implement data validation authentication and access control mechanisms to ensure the security and integrity of geospatial data and user information.
• Collaborate with Front End Developers GIS specialists and data analysts to define data exchange formats API endpoints and data schema requirements.
• Conduct thorough testing debugging and performance optimization of backend systems to identify and resolve issues and enhance overall system efficiency.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and advancements in backend development geospatial technology and public safety communication standards incorporating relevant innovations into the development process.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to internal and external stakeholders ensuring smooth operation and maintenance of the geospatial website/application backend.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience as a Back End Developer with a strong background in serverside programming languages such as Python Java or Node.js.
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and web services using frameworks like Django Flask Spring Boot or Express.js.
• Familiarity with geospatial concepts and technologies including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial databases (e.g. PostgreSQL/PostGIS MongoDB) and mapping APIs (e.g. Google Maps API Mapbox).
• Proficiency in database design optimization and query optimization techniques with experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Strong understanding of security principles and best practices for web application development including data encryption authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Excellent problemsolving skills and attention to detail with the ability to analyze complex requirements and design efficient and scalable backend solutions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with public safety communication systems and NG911 standards is a plus.

Additional Tools and Technologies:

• Web Frameworks (e.g. Django Flask Spring Boot Express.js)
• Relational Databases (e.g. PostgreSQL/PostGIS)
• NoSQL Databases (e.g. MongoDB)
• API Development and Documentation Tools (e.g. Swagger Postman)
• Version Control Systems (e.g. Git)
• Testing Frameworks (e.g. JUnit Mockito PyTest)
• Performance Monitoring and Logging Tools (e.g. New Relic Splunk)