Python Developer - Geospatial

Overview

NV5 Geospatial has an exciting opportunity to join our team! We’re currently seeking a skilled Python Developer to support our data production teams by developing scripts and software solutions that enhance and streamline our data processing workflows.

Work Environment:

• Location: NV5 Geospatial Regional offices or work from home considered
• Travel:  <10%

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide.  NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems.  The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

At NV5 Geospatial, We are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment.  We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as leaders in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

Responsibilities

• Scripting and Tool Development - Create new and update existing scripts or tools to make workflows more efficient or for new requirements with minimal assistance 
• Best Practices - Applies and supports best practices, like style guidelines, version control systems, etc. Support code reviews.  
• Troubleshooting – Ability to troubleshoot complex solutions for a wide array of geospatial applications. Provide a broad range of technical problem-solving skills. 
• Technical Problem-Solving - Provide a broad range of technical problem-solving skills. 
• Software Development Lifecycle - Apply software development lifecycle methodology to ensure quality solutions are designed, developed and delivered. 
• Collaboration and Communication - Act as the technical liaison in discussions with Project Managers, Product Owners, and other teams, presenting complex information clearly and ensuring that technical requirements are understood and integrated into the project plans.   
• Reporting - Attend standup meetings and anticipate and address any issues or blockers that might impede team performance or project timelines.   

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Sciences (GIS) or a related field of study, or equivalent work experience. 
• 2+ experience with Python  
• 2-4 years of professional developer experience 

Experience/Skills Preferred (in addition to requirements):

• Experience using open source Python libraries to automate steps in geospatial processing workflows.  
• Familiarity or experience in some of following: OGR, GDAL, Fiona, Rasterio, Shapely, scikit-learn, NumPy, SciPy, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, OpenCV, Dask, Matplotlib, Bokeh, pandas, GeoPandas, Laspy.  
• Experience with GitHub and Jira. 
• Experience using ArcPy. 
• Basic understanding of distributed processing environments. Our ideal candidate has experience using open source and proprietary geospatial processing libraries.  

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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