Senior Applications Engineer (REMOTE)
Most of the work we do starts in the same way, with data that doesn’t quite behave the way you want it to. It comes incomplete, inconsistent, or at a scale that breaks whatever last worked. And somehow, it still needs to end up as something dependable, pipelines that run, applications that hold up, and maps people can actually use. This is an exciting opportunity to join us a Senior Applications Engineer on small Agile team to support the United States Geological Survey (USGS). You will not just be handed tickets. You’ll pick things up, figure them out, and carry them through—design, build, test, deploy, and support. Some days you’re deep in Python working through ETL logic, other days you’re tracking down why something broke in production or rethinking how it should’ve been built in the first place. The environment is already solid, AWS, a functioning DevOps setup, a strong collaborative small team, so your work is visible. So are your decisions. If you’re looking for a role where what you build and improve will stick and trust to make decisions, join XTS today! Requirements Must have the ability to receive / maintain a favorable adjudicated Public Trust investigation (US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident for at least 3 years). You’ve achieved a Bachelor’s Degree + 4 years of relevant experience in software or applications engineering. You have strong Python programming language as most of the work is in Python, from ETL pipelines to geospatial processing. Experience with GDAL and other open-source Python libraries to efficiently process, analyze, and transform data. Familiarity with AWS as our applications run in the cloud, knowing how to architect, deploy, and maintain them ensures scalability, security, and reliability. Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to understand how code moves from deployment to production, how to deploy and maintain reliable systems, and how to manage cloud infrastructure programmatically (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar) to ensure new features and fixes are delivered safely, consistently, and at scale. Nice to Have Experience with geospatial data (GIS, ESRI software) in order to make decisions about GIS structure and usability. If you’re excited to work on systems that matter, tools and pipelines that turn complex data into insights people rely on every day, send your resume directly to Lanchi Lai, ( [email protected] ) At XTS, we believe in taking care of our employees as much as we take care of our clients. As a veteran-owned company, we understand the importance of community, service, and fostering a culture where each team member can thrive. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in the comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities we offer. We offer tailored health care plans that fit your lifestyle, along with dental and vision coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401K with employer matching to secure your financial future. As we push forward in the rapidly evolving field of AI, XTS is committed to providing employees with tools and opportunities to stay ahead. We are proud to offer our GeoAI scholarship to help our employees further develop their skills and expertise in this innovative field. Join us and experience a company that invests in your success and professional growth.