Geospatial Developer in Reading

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Are you ready to build the next generation of geospatial applications that shape how we understand and interact with the world? At Jacobs, we’re looking for an experienced front-end Geospatial Developer to join our growing UK Digital & Data team, helping deliver innovative, user-focused mapping solutions across environmental and infrastructure programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of data, technology and real-world impact - supporting projects that improve how we design, manage and protect critical assets. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of developers, data specialists and geospatial experts, driving new digital capabilities and delivering engaging, high-performance applications for clients and internal teams alike.

What You’ll Do

As a Geospatial Developer, you’ll play a key role in designing and building modern web-based mapping applications. You’ll develop intuitive user interfaces and interactive geospatial tools, working with a variety of technologies and data sources to solve complex challenges. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll contribute to projects across sectors such as infrastructure and environment, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable and user-centric. Alongside delivery, you’ll help shape best practice within the team - mentoring others, sharing knowledge and staying at the forefront of emerging geospatial technologies. You’ll also have the opportunity to engage with clients, translating technical solutions into meaningful outcomes.

Here’s what you'll need

• We’re looking for an experienced developer with a passion for geospatial technology and collaborative problem-solving.
• Strong experience in front-end development using JavaScript/TypeScript and React.
• Proven expertise with web mapping technologies such as Mapbox, Leaflet, OpenLayers or Esri APIs (ArcGIS etc).
• Experience building interactive, user-focused web applications and working with modern frameworks.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with APIs, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), or spatial databases is beneficial, along with any exposure to mentoring or client-facing delivery.

At Jacobs, we deliver solutions that matter. You’ll be trusted to make technical decisions, encouraged to challenge respectfully, and supported to deliver pragmatic, high-quality solutions.

Other Important Info

This is a full time, permanent role. Hybrid (2-3 days/week at local Jacobs office), based in either Bristol, or London (other locations may be considered), and will involve business travel from time to time. Full time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40-hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance and flexibility, and flexi-time is available. We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme. All Jacobs employees will require a BPSS check as part of the hiring process. In future, this role may be subject to UK Security Vetting at SC (security check) level. Applicants should be eligible and willing to undergo the appropriate security clearance process, if not already cleared.

More Company Details And Info Below

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit VERCIDA to view and access our roles. As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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