Only Local to Arizona - Python Developer

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 2 Year(s)
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Python
API
ArcGIS
ArcGIS Server
Authentication
Code Refactoring
Collaboration
Computer Science
Data Processing
Database
Documentation
Git
Geospatial Analysis
Public Health
Reporting
Scripting
Technical Writing
Testing

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess the current Python codebase, workflows, and dependencies related to geocoding and spatial data processing.
  • Refactor and modernize existing Python scripts to improve code readability, modularity, and adherence to best practices (e.g., PEP 8, logging, error handling).
  • Maintain and improve integration with multiple geocoding services, including locally installed geocoding software, ArcGIS Server REST-based services, and Google Maps Geocoding API (including quota management and API key security)
  • Transition data processing from flat files (CSVs, Esri file geodatabases) to an ArcGIS Enterprise Geodatabase (SQL Server).
  • Implement robust logging, error handling, and validation throughout the codebase.
  • Optimize and document fallback logic for handling geocoding failures and manual resolution workflows.
  • Produce high-quality technical documentation, including code comments and usage instructions, architecture diagrams and workflow documentation.
  • Improve the logging and reporting framework for better error tracking and system transparency.
  • Collaborate with internal GIS and IT staff for requirements clarification, testing, and implementation support.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Core Technical Proficiency

Python Proficiency Advanced experience writing clean, modular Python code for data processing and automation. Familiarity with best practices including PEP 8, logging, and error handling; libraries may include: pandas, os, shutil, logging, arcpy, pyodbc, requests

Experience using ArcPy for spatial joins, geoprocessing, and field calculations

Strong understanding of SQL Server databases, including querying and updating tabular data; working knowledge of geospatial data stored in ArcGIS Enterprise Geodatabases

Experience working with third-party geocoding APIs, especially Google s Geocoding API (including authentication, usage limits, and response parsing)

Familiarity with API security protocols such as OAuth2, API keys, or JWT

Understanding of API authentication and security protocols

  • Software Development Best Practices

Adherence to PEP 8 and modular design principles

Use of Git for version control and collaboration

Experience writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

Comfortable working independently and delivering clear, reliable deliverables in a contract environment

  • Preferred Qualifications

Experience modernizing or rewriting legacy Python codebases

Familiarity with geocoding accuracy scoring, fallback strategies, and manual resolution workflows

Prior work with public health, government, or GIS teams is a plus

Qualifications:

  • Education

a. Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.

b. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted for formal education.

  • Experience

a. Minimum of 5 years of experience in Python development

b. Demonstrated experience refactoring or modernizing existing codebases for improved maintainability and performance.

c. Experience working with government or public health organizations is a plus.

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