Geospatial Developer

Geospatial DeveloperLocation: Northern VirginiaClearance Required: Active TS/SCI with PolygraphLeidos is seeking a Geospatial Developer to be part of a team located in Northern Virginia. This position requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph. The selected candidate will join an integrated team of Leidos and government personnel, working in a highly collaborative, mission-focused environment. The ability to work effectively within a team, communicate clearly, and contribute to shared objectives is essential to success in this role.The Geospatial Developer will be responsible for collecting geospatial data from open-source websites using Python, transforming and formatting the data into geospatially compatible formats, and ingesting it into ESRI-based web applications such as Portal for ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online. The role supports the creation of out-of-the-box ESRI portal cartographic products, development of dashboard applications and supporting web-based geospatial solutions.Primary ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will work as a member of a team supporting development of geospatial applications. The geospatial production effort contributes to complex intelligence analysis for senior policymakers and our country’s leadership. As a developer, the candidate will be responsible for research, design, development, and implementation of mapping tools, working directly with the client to understand business requirements. Looking to deliver quality, innovative, cost-effective solutions and services that enable our customers to meet mission needs by adapting to dynamic environments. The successful candidate will work as part of a collaborative geospatial team, managing projects under minimal supervision.The development of custom mapping tools will require the candidate to have a strong background as a web developer using HTML, CSS, ESRI JavaScript API and Map Service Layers through Postgres. Support other personnel in utilizing GIS applications and software as well as interface with customers and partners. Work with other developers and systems engineers to solve critical problems and identify efficiencies in implementing technical and functional requirements and tasks.Basic QualificationsDemonstrated experience with application programming languages (e.g. Python, JSON, SQL, CSS, HTML with JavaScript)US Citizen with active Top Secret clearance and polygraphBS degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Computer Sciences or related field and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or master’s with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experienceDemonstrated experience with ESRI ArcGIS, to include ArcPro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS ServerLeverage available AI tools to diagnose and resolve technical issuesPossess relevant knowledge and experience with digital cartography, geographic information systems, geospatial production techniques, and digital data formatsCollaborate with the development team to brainstorm and create new products to achieve team goalsMake informed decisions and take ownership of services and applications at scaleActively engage in process improvement initiativesExcellent verbal and written communication, collaboration and presentation skills, including experience working directly with customers to discuss their requirements and objectivesDemonstrated ability to interface professionally with team members, supervisors, and customers/clientsPreferred QualificationsFamiliarity with QGISDemonstrated AWS web development, deployment, and security best practicesExperience with Postgres databaseExperience working with AWS S3#MSBAIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:March 31, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.SummaryLocation: Chantilly, VAType: Full time