JavaScript Applications Engineer (REMOTE)

Remote
Full Time
Mid Level
Behind the National Map is more than geographic data. There are applications, cloud environments, and development work that make that information accessible and useful to the people who reply to it.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as an Applications Engineer to support the United States Geological Survey (USGS) National Geospatial Technical Operations Center. You’ll help enhance and maintain the public-facing applications that bring authoritative geographic information to users through The National Map. As an Applications Engineer, you won’t be starting from scratch. You’ll step into existing applications, learn how they work, and help make them better—whether that means improving functionality, enhancing how data is presented, troubleshooting an issue, or finding a more efficient way for information to move through the environment.
JavaScript will be at the core of what you do, but your impact will stretch beyond the application itself. You’ll work with AWS technologies to support and automate cloud-based data workflows, test and improve existing solutions, and think through how code can become more efficient and scalable as needs evolve. Along the way, you’ll collaborate within a technical environment where solving the problem well matters just as much as getting the code to work.
We’re looking for someone who is curious enough to dig into how something works, technical enough to figure out how to improve it, and thoughtful enough to build solutions that can be maintained long after the initial problem is solved. If this sounds like the kind of developer you are, join XTS and help us continue moving The National Map forward!

Requirements
  • Must have the ability to receive / maintain a favorable adjudicated Public Trust investigation (US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident for at least 3 years).
  • You’ve achieved an accomplishment of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field + 2 years of relevant experience in software or applications engineering.
  • You’ve gained proficiency in JavaScript and an understanding of what makes code clean, efficient, and maintainable as much of this work involves existing applications, being able to understand someone else’s code, troubleshoot it, and improve it will be important.
  • You have hands-on experience with the AWS SDK and AWS CLI, along with familiarity with services such as Lambda, S3, and EC2 to support and automate cloud-based data processing workflows and help those workflows operate efficiently as needs grow.
  • You have a solid understanding of software engineering fundaments, including version control, debugging, testing, algorithms, and data structures to think beyond simply getting something to work and consider how it will perform and be maintained.
  • You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to solve a technical problem, work through what is happening, and develop a practical solution.

Nice to Have
  • Python experience.
  • Experience with HTML, CSS, React, Angular, or other modern front-end technologies.
  • Back-end development experience using Node.js or similar technologies.
  • Familiar with RESTful API design and integration.
  • Additional experience working within AWS, Azure, or other cloud environments.
  • Familiarity with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, or related Esri technologies.

If you’re someone who sees a challenge and immediately starts thinking about how to make it better, this could be the opportunity for you. Bring that curiosity, your experience, and the way you solve problems to XTS!

At XTS, we believe in taking care of our employees as much as we take care of our clients. As a veteran-owned company, we understand the importance of community, service, and fostering a culture where each team member can thrive. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in the comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities we offer. We offer tailored health care plans that fit your lifestyle, along with dental and vision coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401K with employer matching to secure your financial future. As we push forward in the rapidly evolving field of AI, XTS is committed to providing employees with tools and opportunities to stay ahead. We are proud to offer our GeoAI scholarship to help our employees further develop their skills and expertise in this innovative field. Join us and experience a company that invests in your success and professional growth.







The expected salary range is $65,000 to $75,000/annually. Actual pay will depend on experience, skills, and qualifications.

 
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