GIS Product Owner, Cloud and Web Application Solutions

Date Posted: 07/30/2025

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 486294

Industry: Utility

Job Title: GIS Product Owner, Cloud and Web Application Solutions

Job Location: Houston, TX, USA, 77002

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Model Details: 4 days on-site,1 day remote

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 8

Min Hourly Rate($): 72.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 80.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Agile, ArcGIS Extensions, Business Analysis, ESRI, JavaScript, NodeJs, Python, React, Snowflake, SQL Server

Experience Desired: GIS Product Owner, Technical Business Analyst, or GIS Development Lead (5+ yrs); ArcGIS JavaScript API (4.x) and Esri web app tools (5 yrs); Familiarity with React, Vite, and modern front-end development patterns (3 yrs); Proven track record working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments (3 yrs); Cloud-native GIS architecture or microservices-based systems (2 yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Certifications/Licenses: Business Analysis/Project Management Certification

**C2C is not available**

Job Description
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Computer Science, MIS or a related field.

Certification Requirements:
Preferred: Business Analysis or Project Management Certification

Requirements:
5+ years in a GIS Product Owner, Technical Business Analyst, or GIS Development Lead role
Strong experience with ArcGIS JavaScript API (4.x) and Esri web app tools
Familiarity with React, Vite, and modern front-end development patterns
Excellent facilitation, requirements gathering, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Proven track record working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments
Experience with cloud-native GIS architecture or microservices-based systems

Preferred Skills:
Experience with ArcGIS Experience Builder, Web AppBuilder, and ArcGIS Enterprise administration
Familiarity with spatial databases such as PostGIS, Snowflake, or SQL Server Spatial
Understanding of geospatial libraries (e.g., Turf.js, Mapbox GL JS, Deck.gl)
Working knowledge of Python, Node.js, or FME for spatial ETL and automation
Product Owner certifications (CSPO, SAFe PO/PM) or equivalent Agile credentials

Job Summary
We're seeking a GIS Product Owner who brings a unique blend of product leadership, business analysis, and technical fluency in modern GIS application development.
You'll lead the delivery of scalable, cloud-native web and mobile GIS solutions that serve internal teams and customers across operations, analytics, and field functions.
Applications are built using ArcGIS JavaScript API (4.x), the Calcite Design System for UI consistency, React, and Vite for modern front-end performance.
Your ability to work across disciplines-facilitating requirements, owning the roadmap, and understanding architecture-will be key to delivering value quickly and at scale.

Responsibilities:

Product Ownership & Strategy
Define, prioritize, and manage the product backlog for GIS web and mobile applications
Translate business goals into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria
Serve as the key liaison between business stakeholders and development teams
Lead roadmap planning, sprint execution, and Agile ceremonies
Define and measure product KPIs, user engagement metrics, and adoption success

Business Analysis & Communication
Gather and document requirements through interviews, workshops, and workflow reviews
Facilitate cross-functional discussions to align GIS capabilities with business needs
Communicate complex GIS concepts and technical options to non-technical audiences
Conduct user feedback sessions, demos, and iterative design validation

Technical Acumen & GIS Development Insight
Collaborate with engineering teams to design and build applications using:
ArcGIS JavaScript API (4.x) for dynamic map functionality
Calcite Components for accessible, consistent UI layout
React.js for responsive, component-driven interfaces
Vite for fast bundling and modern dev tooling
Guide API integration using REST, GeoJSON, and Web Feature Services (WFS)
Support deployment in cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
Align product planning with modern DevOps workflows:
CI/CD pipelines, containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform)

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**

Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).