Geospatial Front-End Engineer (React & Maps)

Company: Amentum
Apply for the Geospatial Front-End Engineer (React & Maps)
Location: Aston on Trent
Job Description:

Responsibilities

  • Developing innovative solutions to address client challenges.
  • Creative design and delivery of digital products and solutions.
  • Management and analysis of Geospatial data.
  • Collaboration with team members to deliver and expand capabilities.
  • Maintaining high standards of accuracy and integrity.
  • Staying up to date with latest software engineering trends and technology within different industries.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Informatics, IT or a related field (2:1 minimum).
  • Strong front-end development skills (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS).
  • Experience using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular (React preferred).
  • Expertise with web mapping libraries, such as ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, OpenLayers or Leaflet.
  • Experience developing REST APIs and integrating geospatial services into front-end applications.
  • Competence in server-side development using languages such as Python, Node.js, or .NET.
  • Experience with version control (Git or equivalent).
  • A strong background in the use of GIS software, ideally ESRI product suite.
  • Experience in geospatial software and task automation within FME and/or Python.
  • Strong experience with spatial databases, including ESRI Enterprise Geodatabases (SDE) and PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
  • Understanding of GIS service architectures, including ESRI services (MapServer, FeatureServer, ImageServer) and OGC‑compliant services (WMS, WFS, WMTS, WCS, Features API, etc).
  • Hands‑on experience developing within ArcGIS Enterprise Experience Builder.
  • Familiarity with GeoServer, MapServer, or other equivalent open‑source GIS servers.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, building strong relationships based on mutual trust and respect.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Driven and motivated to succeed, with a high level of personal accountability.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax‑saving options
  • Disability and life insurancePet insurance
  • Free single medical cover and digital GP service
  • Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships

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Posted: May 26th, 2026