GIS Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026. TXT Group scores B on the Alion truth index.
The ideal candidate has solid experience in software engineering, combined with expertise in geospatial technologies, GIS platforms, mapping applications, and digital terrain data.
Knowledge of Digital Terrain Modelling (DTM), Spatial Analysis, and key software architecture patterns and design principles will be considered a plus.
The successful candidate will join multidisciplinary engineering teams and contribute to the design and development of reusable geospatial libraries, core software modules, and scalable components aimed at enabling advanced mapping, terrain modelling, spatial analysis, and geospatial data processing capabilities within an integrated software platform.
The role will also involve the development of innovative technology solutions for complex operational scenarios, with particular focus on the Defence, Aerospace, Security, and Public Administration sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain shared GIS and geospatial software libraries and components.
Integrate multiple sources of mapping, territorial, and geospatial data into a common software platform.
Design standardised APIs and interfaces to expose geospatial capabilities to other software modules.
Collaborate with Software Architects and System Engineers to define technical architectures, interfaces, and integration approaches.
Evaluate, select, and integrate suitable GIS technologies, data formats, and third-party libraries.
Support the development and evolution of a unified geospatial framework that enables reuse across multiple products.
Essential Technical Skills
Strong software development skills, preferably with knowledge of Java and C++.
Hands-on experience with GIS frameworks, geospatial libraries, and spatial data APIs.
Experience in designing and developing reusable software components, modular architectures, and RESTful APIs.
Knowledge of spatial databases and geospatial data processing, such as PostGIS, GeoJSON, and GeoTIFF.
Behaviourals Skills
Ability and willingness to work within a multidisciplinary software and systems engineering environment.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Why Join TXT Group?
Competitive Compensation: We recognise the value of your skills and offer a salary package aligned with your experience and professional expertise.
Inclusive Work Environment: You will join a diverse and collaborative team that values inclusion, teamwork, and excellence.
Global Presence: Our offices in cities such as Milan, Berlin, Lugano, Seattle, Dallas, and Paris offer a truly international working environment.
Teamwork-Oriented Culture: We foster a workplace where collaboration, mutual support, and professional excellence are fundamental values.
Stability and Career Growth: Permanent employment contract and numerous opportunities for professional development.
This position is open to all applicants in accordance with the principles of equality and inclusion, regardless of gender. The job offer complies with the principles of equal opportunities and equal treatment in the workplace, in line with the Swiss Federal Act on Gender Equality (Gender Equality Act - GEA, SR 151.1).
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