GIS Developer (Required Local Candidates)

Job Location: Phoenix AZ

Work Mode: Hybrid-Required 2 days oniste in a week

Candidate Location: Only local to Arizona

Job type: Contract .

Job Description:

The GIS Developer is a key member of the GIS team within the Information Technology Division (ITD-GIS), working under the direction of the GIS Supervisor. This role involves close collaboration with the Application Development group and cross-functional teams across the agency to design, build, enhance, and maintain high-impact GIS web and desktop applications. These tools directly support internal operations and serve the citizens of Arizona 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 agency and the public.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based on the department's business needs and a continual meeting of expected performance measures. A minimum of two days on-site at the office per week is required.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

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 ADWR 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 Agency and at outside meetings and conferences. Shares programming techniques and best practices with other ADWR 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 ADWR, other governmental entities, private and public sector
• Verbal and written communication
• Effectively dealing with deadlines
• Problem solving and process improvement
• Customer service

• 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 agency
• 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 queri

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

Preferred Skills

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, GIS, or a related field is preferred.