Software Engineer - Full Stack Entry - Mid

Software Engineer – Full Stack Entry – Mid

K ’s Science and Space Division is seeking a Software Engineer / Web Developer to support its Technical Support Services Contract (TSSC) at the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center near Sioux Falls, SD. This entry‑to‑mid‑level role focuses on building web‑based mapping tools that support critical science projects in areas such as wildland fire management, drought monitoring, and land cover mapping.

• Develop and maintain websites and mapping applications for visualizing and distributing geospatial data.
• Create Python scripts to produce geospatial data products.
• Work with technologies including PHP, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and XML.
• Collaborate with a skilled web development team supporting the USGS EROS Integrated Science Applications Branch.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for facility access and user accounts.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science.
• 0–3 years of recent, relevant work experience.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Solid understanding of software engineering methodologies and processes.
• Experience with:
  • Web design, administration, and database‑driven applications.
  • PHP and MySQL.
  • JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and React.
  • Python programming.
  • Databases (MySQL, Postgre
    
    SQL).
  • Security concepts.
  • Collaboration tools.

Equivalent education and/or experience will be considered.

• Familiarity with Laravel or similar frameworks.
• Experience with requirements and design analysis.
• Knowledge of testing and configuration management tools (e.g., Git).
• Experience with GIS systems and tools (commercial or open source).
• Understanding of Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) specifications (WMS, WFS, WCS, WPS) and OGC APIs.
• Familiarity with spatial data, reference, and projection systems.

This position is based at the USGS EROS Center and offers a hybrid remote/on‑site schedule.

Ready to join K  and develop your career in cloud engineering while contributing to innovative and impactful projects? Apply today!

K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401(K) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.