GIS Developer

Job Title: Front End Developer / GIS Developer

Work Location: Cary, NC (Remote)

Duration: Long Term

****Working Model: Full remote If in Cary, we are in office Tuesday and Wednesday but again position can be remote or at any of our admin locations.

Job Description:

The top 3 skills for the Front-End Developer position are:

• ArcGIS API for JavaScript: This is the highest priority skill.
• Python: While not a dealbreaker, Python skills are highly desirable.
• GIS: Candidates should have a solid understanding of GIS principles and some practical experience.

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a self-motivated GIS Developer to design, develop, and implement geospatial applications, tools, and solutions.
• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to conduct independent research, troubleshoot issues, and propose innovative solutions.
• This role requires strong expertise in GIS software development, including front-end and back-end development, spatial data management, and API integration.
• The GIS Developer will collaborate with stakeholders, analysts, and software engineers to create cutting-edge GIS solutions that enhance decision-making, data visualization, and spatial analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain GIS applications for web and desktop environments using JavaScript, Python, .NET, or Java.
• Design, manage, and optimize spatial databases using SQL Server (with spatial extensions), PostGIS, and Esri Geodatabases.
• Integrate GIS applications with third-party APIs, web services, and enterprise systems.
• Develop automation scripts for data processing and ETL workflows.
• Implement and maintain geospatial web services (REST, SOAP, WMS, WFS, Ostandards).
• Deploy and manage GIS servers and services (ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise).
• Develop and enhance web-based mapping solutions and spatial databases.
• Perform spatial analysis and data visualization using Esri ArcGIS, QGIS, and other GIS technologies.
• Optimize the performance and scalability of GIS applications and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with GIS analysts, database administrators, and software developers.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security in GIS applications.
• Provide technical support, documentation, and training for GIS tools and applications.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, SQL, C#, and other programming languages.
• Strong experience with Esri ArcGIS platform (ArcGIS API for JavaScript, ArcGIS Pro SDK, ArcPy, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise).
• Familiarity with web development frameworks such as React, Angular, Node.js, Python, JavaScript, Java.
• Experience working with geospatial databases (PostGIS, SQL Server).
• Solid understanding of GIS data formats, coordinate systems, and projections.
• Proven experience with API development and integration for GIS applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to optimize GIS applications and workflows.
• Bachelor s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities:

• Creating and maintaining web and hybrid mobile applications.
• Create dynamic front-end applications from design concept to implementation.
• Develop JavaScript to interact with industry standard libraries for rich client interactions on the desktop, mobile web and mobile hybrid apps.
• Work with business stakeholders to gather requirements and input for the maintenance and enhancement of existing websites and development of new products and features.
• Work with QA and Development teams to ensure compatibility and quality of applications.
• Front end development in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Hands on development with front end technologies, including AngularJS, Ember, Backbone, node.js, Cordova, Rails.
• Building cross-device hybrid mobile applications on iOS and Android is a plus.
• Strong skills in web and mobile design, including working knowledge of the following: HTML5, CSS, PostCSS, SASS, AJAX, JavaScript, Aurelia.js, React Native (Flexbox) automated testing, issue tracking and source control tools.
• Strong user interface design skills, usability analysis and experience with responsive design patterns.
• Understanding of RESTful web-architectures and Services Oriented Architecture.
• High volume, customer-centric web and mobile applications, commerce sites, multivariate testing, highly desirable.

Thank you! Bharath RP, Ph: x 121