GIS Developer

GIS Developer

  Not Disclosed

  Phoenix, AZ

  6.0 Months

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Government - State

  $39.18/hour - $44.18/hour

Job Description

The GIS Developer is a key member of the GIS team within the client, working under the direction of the GIS Supervisor. This role involves close collaboration with the Application Development group and cross-functional teams across the client to design, build, enhance, and maintain high-impact GIS web and desktop applications. These tools directly support internal operations and serve the citizens of the client by enabling data-driven decisions related to water resource management, planning, and public access.

This is an exciting opportunity for a full stack developer with Esri platform experience who is passionate about applying technology to real-world challenges. The ideal candidate thrives in collaborative environments, enjoys solving complex problems, and takes pride in developing reliable, user-focused solutions that make a tangible difference for both the client and the public.

Job Duties:
Responsibilities include the following:
Builds Production Web Applications: Gathers (or works with Business Analyst to gather) business requirements. Designs and deploys applications following industry best practices and client development standards. Builds custom desktop GIS tools, automates GIS workflows, and writes database queries.
Maintains Production Web Applications: Resolves service requests from team members and customers in a courteous and timely manner. Updates code to avoid deprecations and ensure compatibility. Maintains custom desktop GIS tools, GIS workflows, and database queries.
Communication: Communicates with team members and customers (internal and external). Gives technical presentations within the client and at outside meetings and conferences. Shares programming techniques and best practices with other client staff.
Technical Documentation: Authors and maintains well-formatted code, code comments, standard work, help documents, diagrams, and other technical documentation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
Web development in an Esri environment, including the ArcGIS Developer resources, the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, ArcGIS REST services, the Esri Jimu library, and ArcGIS Experience Builder Developer Edition
Python programming and ArcPy scripts and tools
ArcGIS Pro knowledge: basic geospatial analysis, basic editing, and basic cartographic design
Version control using Git
Software development best practices, including the Agile software development life cycle, testing environments, source control, DevOps workflows, and technical documentation
Developing connections to database management systems
Basic geospatial analysis
Basic cartographic design
Experience with database management systems such as Oracle or SQL Server and experience writing intermediate level SQL queries
Knowledge of Docker or other containerization technologies

Skills in:
Developing web applications in a Windows environment using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSX, TypeScript, React, SQL queries, browser developer tools, and responsive application design.
API Development
Python and ArcPy scripting
Debugging code, troubleshooting, analyzing, and resolving technical issues with web applications
Working well within a team environment including establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the client, other governmental entities, private and public sector
Verbal and written communication
Effectively dealing with deadlines
Problem solving and process improvement
Customer service

Ability to:
Stay up-to-date on technologies relevant to position and quickly and independently learn new programming languages and software
Maintain an organized development environment and workflows
Write clear technical documentation
Give concise and effective reports on progress and roadblocks
Establish and maintain effective working relationships, including conflict resolution
Negotiate deadlines, set intermediate milestones, and follow through on commitments
Prioritize tasks and competing deadlines
Report delays to teammates and customers in a timely and courteous fashion
Master the data and workflows used by business units across the client
Translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Seek help from colleagues to fill personal knowledge gaps
Identify and implement process improvements
Share technical skills and knowledge, and train and mentor junior technical staff

Selective Preference(s):
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, GIS, or a related field is preferred.
Experience with database management systems such as Oracle or SQL Server and experience writing intermediate level SQL query

Required Skills:
3-5 years of experience in web development in an Esri environment
3-5 years of experience in Python and AcrPy scripting
3-5 years of experience in Javascript

Notes:

Position is hybrid with two days in office a week