GIS Backend Developer

Beacon Hill Staffing Group - Greenwood Village, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Greenwood Village, CO

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The GIS Backend Developer will be a key member of the wireless core engineering team, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining server-side components of geospatial applications. This role focuses on enhancing emergency response capabilities and information dissemination for Next Generation Network Priority Services, ensuring the integration of geospatial data into communication systems to improve public safety outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the wireless core engineering team to architect, develop, and maintain the server-side 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 location-based 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.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Back End Developer with a focus on geospatial technology.
• Strong knowledge of web frameworks such as Django, Flask, Spring Boot, or Express.js.
• Experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL/PostGIS and NoSQL databases like MongoDB.
• Proficiency in API development and documentation tools such as Swagger and Postman.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience with testing frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, or PyTest.
• Knowledge of performance monitoring and logging tools such as New Relic or Splunk.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in emergency response systems or public safety communication technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud services and deployment strategies.
• Understanding of front-end technologies and frameworks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible working hours
• Professional development opportunities