GIS Consultant

Overview

Hybrid
$70 - $75
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 24 Month(s)

Skills

API
Agile
Amazon Web Services
Analytics
AngularJS
ArcGIS
Business Analysis
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
Communication
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Database
DevOps
Docker
Facilitation
GL
Geographic Information System
Geospatial Analysis
Good Clinical Practice
Google Cloud Platform
JavaScript
KPI
Kubernetes
Leadership
Microservices
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft SQL Server
Node.js
Performance Management
PostGIS
Preventive Maintenance
Product Management
Project Management
Python
React.js
Roadmaps
SAFE
Scrum
Sprint
Stakeholder Management
Terraform
Use Cases
User Stories
Workflow

Job Details

Hybrid role 3-4 days in the office, Friday work from home.

We re seeking a GIS Product Owner who blends product leadership, business analysis, and geospatial development expertise. In this role, you ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, cloud-native GIS solutions that empower our business users and customers.

Required skills and experience:

  • Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise/Online administration
  • Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular)
  • Working knowledge of spatial databases (e.g., PostGIS, SQL Server Spatial)
  • Familiarity with geospatial libraries like Turf.js, Mapbox GL JS, Deck.gl
  • Product Owner certification (e.g., CSPO, SAFe PO/PM)
  • 5+ years in a GIS, product management, or business analyst role
  • Hands-on experience with ArcGIS technology, especially web app development using the ArcGIS JavaScript API
  • Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience working with cloud-native applications or microservices architecture
  • Partner with GIS engineers to develop and support applications using:
  • ArcGIS JavaScript API (v4.x)
  • ArcGIS Experience Builder / Web AppBuilder
  • REST APIs, GeoJSON, and Web Feature Services (WFS)
  • Python, Node.js, and cloud-native geospatial tools
  • Work within cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) to support scalable GIS infrastructure
  • Ensure modern DevOps practices such as CI/CD pipelines, IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation), and containerized services (Docker, Kubernetes) are understood and supported from a product perspective

Key Responsibilities

  • Product Ownership & Strategy
  • Define, prioritize, and own the product backlog for GIS web and mobile applications
  • Translate business goals into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, balancing technical feasibility with business value
  • Drive roadmap planning and release cycles in Agile/Scrum environments
  • Define and measure KPIs to evaluate product success and user adoption
  • Business Analysis & Communication
  • Collaborate with operations, analytics, and field teams to understand use cases and pain points
  • Document requirements through user interviews, workflows, and system analysis
  • Present complex GIS concepts in a clear, business-friendly way
  • Facilitate workshops and sprint demos to align stakeholders on goals and progress
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