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Argonne National Laboratory

Geospatial Software Developer

Lemont, IL, US

HybridFull time roleEarly Career, Mid Level

4 months ago

About the Job

Argonne National Laboratory is a Department of Energy national laboratory with over 1,500 scientists and engineers performing world-class research aimed at solving the nation's energy, environmental and security challenges.  Argonne is located 25 miles southwest of Chicago on a beautiful 1,500-acre campus. 


The Decision and Infrastructure Sciences (DIS) Division researches, designs, and delivers scientific tools and methodologies to inform decision-making regarding the most challenging security, risk, and resilience problems. DIS experts have developed methods to understand dependencies and interdependencies within and across infrastructure systems, strengthen infrastructure security and resilience, and respond to emergencies. As a multidisciplinary national laboratory, Argonne offers an exciting atmosphere in which to collaborate on interdisciplinary projects that focus on complex technical problems and integrated application of natural, social, and computer science practices. 


To support our research mission, DIS is seeking a geospatial software developer to support our growing need for exciting geospatial data visualizations and web-based solutions.


In this position, you will:

  • Convert geospatial data into web-based dashboards and visualizations to support our emergency management portfolio

  • Develop web-based data visualizations to support analyses and solution identification. This may include creating static data visuals (graphs, charts, presentations) as well as cloud-based, interactive data visualizations.

  • Perform front-end development for web-based geospatial applications

  • Develop back-end processing and automation of tools and applications

  • Explain trends, patterns, and findings from their analyses to sponsors, requiring excellent written and verbal communication

  • Works with data sets of different size/scale/completeness to address challenging, non-routine analytic questions, applying a range of appropriate methods.

  • Follow UI/UX best practices


This position requires a hybrid schedule, blending on-site and remote work; on-site presence will be required at the Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois each week.



Position Requirements

  • The selected candidates will have professional experience in developing and maintaining databases, dashboards, and decision support tools.

  • Bachelor’s degree completed in computer science, geography, or information systems

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in web-based geospatial mapping

  • Experience with ESRI’s suite of tools – ArcGIS API for Javascript or comparable framework for creating web mapping applications (mapbox, leaflet, etc…)

  • Experience with libraries for handling geospatial data (GDAL, Geopandas, Turf.js, Postgis, etc.)

  • Experience with handling multiple data formats (CSV, JSON, XML, XLSX, HDF)

  • Experience with relational databases (Postgres, SQL Server, MySQL, Access)

  • Experience with containerization and deployment technologies (Docker, CI/CD)

  • Experience with cloud-computing services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud)

  • Experience with a range of programming languages and associated libraries: General-purpose programming (Python, Java, C#), Web-related programming (HTML5, CSS, Javascript, JQuery, etc.), Modern web frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, Express, Flask, Django, etc.), Data science languages (Python, R, Julia) and associated libraries, Version control and automation tools (Git, Bash, PowerShell, CMD)

  • Strong project management practices and the ability to meet deadlines

  • Good communication skills including the ability to translate technical information into plain language

  • Ability to apply critical thinking skills to achieve novel and creative solutions to complex data problems

  • A successful candidate must have the ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

  • Ability to make our laboratory a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment where all can thrive.

  • To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship and may be required to obtain a “Q” clearance, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.

  • Active TS SCI security clearance is preferred.


This position can be hired at one of two levels; the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level (RD1or RD2) dependent upon the depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills. The minimum requirements of the two levels are as follows:

  • RD1: Bachelors and 0+ years’ experience, Masters and 0+ years’ experience, or equivalent. The expected pay range for this position is $74,799 - $118,785.

  • RD2: Bachelors and 5+ years’ experience, Masters and 3+ years’ experience, PhD and 0+ years’ experience, or equivalent. The expected pay range for this position is $90,063 - $143,010.



Job Family

Research Development (RD)



Job Profile

Software Engineering 1



Worker Type

Regular



Time Type

Full time




The expected hiring range for this position is $74,799.00 - $118,785.42.



Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.


Click here to view Argonne employee benefits!



As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.



Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.  


All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis.  Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements.  Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

About the Company

Argonne National Laboratory Logo

Argonne National Laboratory

Lemont, IL, USA

1001-5000

Argonne National Laboratory, one of the U.S. Department of Energy's national laboratories for science and engineering research, employs 3,400 employees, including 1,400 scientists and engineers, three-quarters of whom hold doctoral degrees. Argonne's annual operating budget of around $1 billion supports upwards of 200 research projects. Since 1990, Argonne has worked with more than 600 companies and numerous federal agencies and other organizations. Argonne's mission is to apply a unique mix of world-class science, engineering and user facilities to deliver innovative research and technologies. We create new knowledge that addresses the most important scientific and societal needs of our nation. We actively seek opportunities to work with industry to transfer our technologies to the marketplace through licensing, joint research and many other collaborative relationships. Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. We are located on 1,500 acres (6.9 sq. km) in southwest DuPage County, Illinois 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Chicago. The site is completely encircled by the beautiful Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve.

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