GIS Developer

Who We Are: Oasys International LLC (Oasys) is a fast-growing federal government contractor delivering high-quality technology consulting and professional services to civilian, defense, and homeland security agencies. We have been recognized on Inc. 5000's list of the fastest-growing companies in America for five consecutive years and named a Best Places to Work in Virginia for the past two years.

Our success is driven by a talented team of technologists, consultants, engineers, and subject-matter experts who support complex federal missions with integrity and excellence. At Oasys, we foster a collaborative, merit-based culture that values continuous learning, professional growth, and work-life balance. We are committed to creating an inclusive, engaging environment where employees are recognized for their contributions and empowered to build meaningful, long-term careers.

Position Summary:

The GIS Developer will revise, develop, and deploy map layers and GIS features available to the public to support a national information and program application web service. The work includes assessing as-is functionalities while helping define to-be requirements that improve GIS accuracy, applicant understanding, and program success. The position requires meeting with stakeholders to help them articulate needs, converting them into system requirements that meet team development, risk management, testing protocols, and executing code development to produce the requirements successfully.

The GIS Developer will work in an agile production environment helping optimize stakeholder investment in new capabilities for GIS data management, map rendering, information accuracy, and system security. The ideal candidate will demonstrate their ability for continued growth and desire to take on increasing levels of responsibility within the organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs analysis of documented user requirements and directs or assists in designing moderately complex to complex software or IT systems.
• Participates in all phases of risk management assessment.
• Supports development and documentation of backend infrastructure
• Supports development and documentation of web application infrastructure
• Supports development and documentation of GIS Map
• Supports development and documentation of UI/UX
• Collaborates daily with program managers, other developers, testers, customers, and engineering teams.
• Updates job knowledge by researching new internet/intranet technologies and software products; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Able to perform complex GIS analysis
• Proficient in PostgreSQL and PostGIS development and database design for relational and spatial data.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle and CI/CD process
• Experienced in AWS CloudFront, CloudWatch, ECS, Cloud Build, S3, and AWS Fargate
• Experience with Docker Container development and implementation
• Experience in GeoServer configuration and tuning
• Experience with GitHub platform and versioning
• Able to conduct statistical analysis and verify changes to existing map system
• Understand and process shapefiles as necessary
• Capable of troubleshooting and integrating with Google Maps APIs
• Programing experience in Ruby, NodeJS, React, or ArcGIS is a huge plus.
• Able to work flexible hours as required.
• Ability to develop and communicate new concepts via written and spoken interaction; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Demonstrates strong initiative and work ethic and works effectively as an engineering team.
• Success in a position requires the consistent display of the following key abilities:
  • Communication skills to document, develop, and present technical issues so that stakeholders across the organization readily understand the content and their related actions.
  • Excellent computer, documentation, and presentation.
• Ability to quickly adapt to a changing environment and quickly learn new technology concepts, including software and hardware.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for design, creation, and testing.
• Ability to multi-task & support multiple priorities.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in information systems, geography, systems engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution, with 7+ years of GIS experience.
• Minimum 10 year's experience with no degree.

Clearance:

• U.S. citizenship required
• Possesses or can obtain OPM Position of Public Trust or DoD Secret clearance.

Certification:

• GIS or tech-related professional certifications are a definite plus.

Work Location:

• Corporate- Fairfax, VA - Hybrid
• Washington, DC - Hybrid

Oasys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer for all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.