Develop and enhance responsive web applications supporting The National Map and USGS geospatial data. Responsibilities include improving existing codebases, building user-focused interfaces, presenting geospatial information, creating scripted data-processing workflows, and documenting technical decisions. The role collaborates with a team and may use Python, modern JavaScript tools, mapping technologies such as ArcGIS JavaScript API, and AWS.
Dashboard Developer - Remote
Overview:
Help build and improve the public-facing technology behind The National Map, one of the U.S. Geological Survey’s key resources for providing authoritative geospatial information to the Nation.
As a Dashboard Developer, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of web applications that make USGS geospatial data easier to access, explore, and understand. You will work within existing codebases to improve functionality, create visually engaging user interfaces, enhance the presentation of geospatial information, and develop and enhance scripted processes that support the processing and delivery of geospatial data. You will also document development decisions, workflows, and technical changes to help maintain clear and sustainable solutions.
This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys enhancing user-focused web applications and applying modern web development skills to meaningful geospatial technology, helping make trusted information more accessible and useful to the people and organizations that rely on it.
Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000
Requirements:
Why XTS?
At XTS, we are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative environment where innovation thrives. As a veteran-owned company, we take pride in providing our employees with the tools, training, and opportunities needed for professional growth. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team focused on advancing environmental research and public service.
Benefits Include:
Overview:
Help build and improve the public-facing technology behind The National Map, one of the U.S. Geological Survey’s key resources for providing authoritative geospatial information to the Nation.
As a Dashboard Developer, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of web applications that make USGS geospatial data easier to access, explore, and understand. You will work within existing codebases to improve functionality, create visually engaging user interfaces, enhance the presentation of geospatial information, and develop and enhance scripted processes that support the processing and delivery of geospatial data. You will also document development decisions, workflows, and technical changes to help maintain clear and sustainable solutions.
This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys enhancing user-focused web applications and applying modern web development skills to meaningful geospatial technology, helping make trusted information more accessible and useful to the people and organizations that rely on it.
Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience
- Proven experience developing, enhancing, and maintaining responsive, user-focused web applications and interfaces using JavaScript, React, and modern JavaScript libraries, including contributing to existing code, improving functionality, and enhancing the presentation of geospatial data
- Ability to document development workflows and technical decisions through written documentation, code comments, assignment tickets, or similar methods
- Strong collaboration and initiative with the ability to work effectively as part of a team, take ownership of assigned work, and proactively identify opportunities to improve applications and development processes
- Familiarity with Python scripting for geospatial data processing
- Proficiency with modern web development technologies such as Node.js, Vite, Next.js, Typescript, or similar tools
- Background developing web mapping applications with ArcGIS JavaScript API or similar geospatial mapping technologies
- Exposure to AWS cloud infrastructure and services
Why XTS?
At XTS, we are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative environment where innovation thrives. As a veteran-owned company, we take pride in providing our employees with the tools, training, and opportunities needed for professional growth. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team focused on advancing environmental research and public service.
Benefits Include:
- Flexible healthcare, dental, and vision plans
- Paid time off (PTO) and 11 federal holidays
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, cancer insurance, and pet insurance
- Ongoing professional development and advancement opportunities
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