Geospatial Software Engineer

Leidos

Geospatial Software Engineer providing innovative solutions across the Software Development Life Cycle. Working with ESRI technologies and custom geospatial applications to deliver value for customers.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeCanberra • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerETLJavaScriptSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide innovative and high‑value solutions to a range of complex spatial and technical challenges.
Work across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including planning, design, development, integration, and testing.
Apply modern software engineering practices and geospatial technologies to deliver robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
Lead and contribute to the design, development, integration, and testing of geospatial software solutions.
Conduct prototyping and technical investigations to determine optimal geospatial approaches and methodologies.
Analyse and define functional and non-functional requirements with engineers, specialists, and stakeholders.
Develop custom geospatial applications, services, integrations, and ESRI/ArcGIS-based solutions.
Implement geospatial data ingestion, transformation, processing workflows, and user interfaces.
Ensure software quality through testing, secure development practices, continuous improvement, and mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Geospatial Science, or equivalent practical experience.
Proven experience in geospatial software engineering within engineering or project environments.
Strong expertise in ESRI technologies (ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro) and custom geospatial application development (JavaScript).
Experience with geospatial data engineering, ETL processes, and spatial data integration.
Familiarity with open-source GIS tools, system integrations (e.g., REST APIs), and modern development practices including CI/CD.
Proficiency with Agile methodologies, containerisation (e.g., Docker), and development tools such as Git, JIRA, and Confluence.
Australian Citizenship and active TSPV Clearance required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Accrue up to an extra 12 days of leave per year through our Life Days program.
Work with world leading technology business at the forefront of innovation.
‘Family Friendly’ certified workplace – we actively support our team members.
Competitive compensation.
Health and Wellness programs.
Income Protection.
Paid Leave.
Retirement.

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Hard Skills & Tools

geospatial software engineeringcustom geospatial application developmentJavaScriptgeospatial data engineeringETL processesspatial data integrationsoftware development life cycle (SDLC)geospatial technologiestestingsecure development practices

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingmentoringanalytical skillsstakeholder engagementinnovationcontinuous improvementplanning

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in ITBachelor’s degree in Geospatial ScienceTSPV Clearance