GIS Applications Programming, Associate

Peraton is seeking a highly qualified candidate for software development support for Geospatial data and GIS applications, including both web-based and desktop-based GIS solutions, for a hybrid support developer position in the Stennis Space Center, MS metro area. The person that fills this role will design, develop, and maintain software applications that work with spatial data and GIS technologies. The Geospatial Applications Developer will work with various programing languages, software packages, and databases to create web-based and desktop-based GIS solutions.

What you will do:

Design and Development:Designing and developing GIS applications, including web-based and desktop-based solutions, using programming languages like Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
• Data Management:Managing and maintaining GIS data, including spatial databases, data layers, and data formats like NetCDFs, GRIBs, GeoJSON, Shapefiles, and GeoTIFFs.
• Software Maintenance:Supporting and maintaining existing GIS applications and tools.
• Problem Solving:Identifying and resolving issues with GIS applications and systems.
• Integration:Integrating GIS technologies into existing systems and applications.

The successful candidate will have:

• Knowledge of computer science concepts and principles of standard computer science practices, methods, and techniques to perform, following specific instructions, routine projects or minor phases of a larger or more complex project.
• Knowledge of computer design, simulation or programming software or other appropriate software to perform routine design and analysis assignments.
• Knowledge of computer science and related disciplines to design, develop and adapt scientific methods and techniques to recommend solutions for computer problems.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and apply computer science procedures in a variety of situations and recommend effective solutions

What you will need:

• 0 years with BS/BA in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or other science; 4 years no degree
• Programming: proficient with C++, Python, Java, and MATLAB
• Database: familiar with SQL or similar
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
• Must live in the local commuting area and will regularly work in the Navy Research Laboratory and Peraton facilities at Stennis Space Center, MS.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.