GIS Developer

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex GIS applications, geospatial tools, and custom software solutions using various programming languages and GIS software platforms (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar).
• Estimate user stories/features (story point estimation) and tasks in hours with the required level of accuracy and commit them as part of Sprint Planning
• Guide and mentor a team of GIS developers, providing technical expertise, setting goals, and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Oversee the analysis and processing of geospatial data from diverse sources, ensuring the accuracy, quality, and integrity of the data.
• Integrate GIS applications with external systems and APIs, leveraging open-source mapping services and geospatial data providers.
• Perform code reviews, ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices, and conduct quality assurance for GIS applications.
• Implement the creation of custom geospatial tools and plugins to enhance GIS functionality and streamline workflows.
• Provide technical direction in the development of interactive web-based GIS applications, maps, and dashboards for data visualization and analysis.
• Offer technical support and expert-level troubleshooting for GIS applications and assist team members and end-users with complex technical inquiries.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to understand project needs, communicate progress, and propose innovative solutions.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and emerging technologies in the GIS industry, and proactively identify opportunities to enhance GIS capabilities within the organization.
  
  

Skills and Experience:

• At least 5 years experience utilizing ESRI ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server and ArcSDE software, and related databases including MS SQL Server
• Experience in deploying geospatial solutions from development to production environments
• Strong expertise in open-source GIS tools and frameworks, such as ESRI, QGIS, GDAL, PostGIS, GeoServer, Leaflet, or MapServer.
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#.
• Extensive knowledge of GIS software, such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of geospatial data formats (e.g., shapefiles, GeoJSON, KML) and spatial databases (e.g., PostgreSQL/PostGIS, MySQL, or Oracle Spatial).
• Experience with GIS APIs and libraries (e.g., ArcGIS API for JavaScript, Leaflet, OpenLayers).
• Experienced in geocoding and reverse geocoding, with a strong background in performing attribute joins and analyzing spatial relationships such as intersects, contains, and nearest between diverse datasets. Additionally, possesses a solid understanding of cadastral data and surveying principles
• Demonstrated experience in creating repeatable spatial analysis workflows using Python and/or Alteryx.
• Sound knowledge of web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks) for building interactive GIS applications.
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to lead and coordinate a team effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities with an attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Previous experience in leading GIS projects and managing teams is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of remote sensing, spatial data visualization techniques, and machine learning in the context of GIS is an advantage.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Geography, Geomatics, or a related field.
• Excellent time management, communications, decision-making, presentation and organization skills with strong work ethic, commitment and teamwork.

Education:

• Bachelors or Masters from premier Institutes preferred.
• Experience 4-15 years