Software Developer II - REMOTE

Michael Baker International•Reno, NV

1d•Remote

About The Position

Michael Baker International is seeking a Software Developer to join the National Geospatial team. This team, part of the National Geospatial Practice, builds custom web applications, desktop tools, and geospatial solutions for government agencies and public-sector clients, including state DOTs, county governments, flood districts, and federal programs. This role operates in a consulting environment, meaning the successful candidate will work across multiple client projects rather than focusing on a single product. The position involves working across the full development lifecycle, from gathering requirements directly with clients to deploying and maintaining production systems. The primary technology stack includes Next.js and React with TypeScript on AWS, but project work is diverse. Tasks may involve building web applications, writing Python geoprocessing tools or ETL pipelines, or developing Electron desktop apps or ArcGIS Pro SDK add-ins. Day-to-day work includes designing and building applications for client operational needs, integrating with ArcGIS and ESRI mapping platforms, managing cloud infrastructure, and writing Python tooling for geospatial data processing and automation. The role also involves participating in code reviews, helping set technical direction for projects, and mentoring junior developers. The developer will have a direct hand in choosing technologies and designing end-to-end solutions.

Requirements

3-5 years of professional full stack development experience
Strong understanding of the software development life cycle
Proficiency with React or Next.js and TypeScript
Experience with modern .NET (.NET Core / .NET 6+) application development
Backend development experience with Node.js and/or Python
Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, etc.)
Working knowledge of Git and pull request workflows
Strong understanding of HTTP, REST APIs, and web security fundamentals
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Self-starter with the ability to be accountable and reliable in a remote office setting
Must have high speed internet and suitable workspace to work remotely

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Familiarity with Docker and containerization
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, SST.dev)
Knowledge of testing frameworks and testing best practices (Playwright, vitest, pytest, etc.)
Exposure to DevOps or infrastructure concepts
Experience integrating LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) into applications using structured tool calling or MCP
Familiarity with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures and vector databases
Understanding of token counting, rate limiting, and cost optimization for LLM APIs
Open source contributions or portfolio projects
Familiarity with the Esri Suite of tools
Experience with Atlassian Products (Jira and Confluence, at minimum) preferred
Experience developing with ArcGIS platform

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain web applications, APIs, database schemas, and backend services across multiple client projects
Build and maintain geospatial tools, geoprocessing services, and ETL pipelines using Python and ArcGIS/ESRI platforms
Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to deliver features
Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to teammates
Troubleshoot and debug production issues
Participate in agile ceremonies (standups, sprints, retrospectives)
Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing
Oversee the software development life cycle, ensuring best practices are followed
Modify, install, and prepare technical documentation for system software applications
Diagnose, isolate, and debugs software problems and performs problem resolution
Adhere to standards for development, including source control, coding standards, test plans, and documentation
Mentor junior developers and support onboarding as the team grows
Work directly with clients to gather requirements and translate them into technical solution