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GFT is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our Geosptial Team in either Baltimore, MD, Nashville, TN, or Richmond, VA, Mechanicsburg, PA; or Raleigh, NC! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at the office.

Working on the geospatial team offers a unique opportunity to harness the latest geospatial technology and data analytics to drive operational efficiency and innovation. As part of our dynamic team, you'll collaborate on projects that enhance data management and provide actionable insights for diverse clients, transforming how organizations use data to meet their goals. Join us to help bring science and art to organizing, integrating, and visualizing information in a way that prioritizes collaboration and creates enterprise solutions. Discover some of our signature geospatial projects here.   

What you’ll be challenged to do:This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Senior Software Developer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. This person will join a diverse team that is currently working on a wide range of exciting geospatially based web applications, data analytics, data visualization, and automated decision support-oriented projects. A successful Senior Software Developer at GFT will have the experience to develop and maintain full-stack solutions, effectively interact with clients, and be a great team member

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Lead cross-functional technical teams to successfully deliver client solutions.
• Work productively in a team environment, maintaining good communication with cross-functional team members throughout the project lifecycle
• Design, develop, implement, document and maintain custom geospatial solutions
• Learn and apply a wide variety of technologies to deliver solutions
• Collaborates with project team members on requirement definition including user stories, acceptance criteria and sizing/ estimation.
• Work within an agile delivery methodology with a cross-functional team
• Provide excellent customer service to all clients

What you will bring to our firm: 

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Geography, GIS, Engineering, Math, Management Information Systems or related field.
• 5+ years professional experience in application design, development, and operations
• Experience developing software leveraging agentic AI.
• Ability to lead a cross functional technical team.
• Understanding of application architecture best-practices
• Experience with full stack development including SQL, C# / Java, Python, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience with modern web development technologies including ASP.Net Core, JavaScript, and Angular, React or Vue.JS.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas, whether to other technical peers or non-technical project managers or customers
• Experience working with relational or NoSQL database management systems 
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
• Must be able to manage tasks and timelines effectively.

What we prefer you bring: 

• Experience with Esri software including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS, and ArcGIS Runtime and their associated APIs or interfaces is preferred.

Compensation:The salary range for this role is $105,000 - $145,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.  Featured Benefits: • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. 

Sponsorship not offered for this position.

Location: Baltimore, MD; Richmond, VA; Nashville, TN; Mechanicsburg, PA; Raleigh, NCCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time

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