Geographic Information System Developer

ArcGis developer

Location: Atlanta, GA

Contract – Long Term Project

Job Summary:

The Georgia Dept. of Transportation (GDOT) is seeking a technical GIS developer for configuring and developing custom Esri ArcGIS Enterprise 10x, 11x (Javascript API, Experience Builder, ArcGIS Portal/Online/Hub, Field Maps) applications. Applications are deployed within SharePoint web sites. Custom GIS solutions will be integrated within .NET based applications, GDOT databases (Oracle/Oracle Exadata, SQL Server), data warehouse (Oracle Exadata), and enterprise reporting (Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE), Data Visualizer, or Power BI). The candidate will have application programming/development, implementation, and support experience.

Under broad supervision, designs, codes, tests, modifies and debugs computer software and applications. Researches and analyzes program or systems problems, provides resolutions, and completes documentation. Translates business requirements into development activities in secure, commented, and maintainable code.

Candidate will be working in the Enterprise GIS Team of IT Applications. Candidates will work with supporting IT team members (database, network, server, etc.) and interacting with management, architects, developers, and business units. The candidate will follow internal SLDC, standards, and accepted best practices for developed solutions.

The Enterprise GIS team is composed of 2 ArcGIS developers, 2 System Administrators, a data manager, and team leader. The team supports over 180 ArcGIS Desktop users and approximately 60,000 annual ArcGIS Server web visits. Applications support GIS portal, feature mapping, project planning, emergency operations, permitting, safety, and traffic records.

The team develops enterprise GIS services, applications, and databases. The team coordinates with client, server, network, and database/data warehouse personnel to support and develop the underlying IT solutions.

NOTE: While the intent may be a long-term tenure, this position is subject to annual budget restrictions. The initial contract is through the end of this fiscal year and is anticipated to be renewed July 1st, 2025.

Responsibilities:
• Develops customized web applications, webservices, mobile, and enterprise solutions
• Develops geoprocessing and GIS web services
• Develops GIS web editing/mapping applications
• Conducts performance, unit, system, integration, and quality assurance testing of applications
• Maintains existing applications/services
• Upgrades and migrates existing applications/services to current version/systems architecture
• Provides end user support and creates support documentation
• Works closely with other developers and architects
• Estimates work effort and proposes/designs development solutions

SkillRequired

Programming/application development experience

PL/SQL, SQL

Python Scripting or ArcPy

Esri ArcGIS Server services and GeoProcessing services development

ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal for Organization, or Hub/Community experience as Administrator

Esri Web/Experience Builder, Arcade

Desktop GIS (ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap)

Experience with industry-standard technologies such as HTML, CSS, XML, XSLT, Git, HTML5, Dojo, Kendo UI, Angular, Dijit, etc

Bachelor’s in geography, GIS, computer science, or a related field

Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas, whether to other technical peers or non-technical project managers or customers

Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills

Ability to isolate/solve any number of problems from code bugs to database connectivity to application server or operating system failures

Knowledge of geospatial and mapping concepts such as spatial analysis, map projections, etc.

Knowledge of IT security concepts and implementation patterns within Esri technology

Experience with ArcGIS Apps - Field Maps, Navigator, Survey 123, Operations Dashboard, etc.

Esri JavaScript API (must be capable of developing widgets and not just using Web App Builder)

Esri Geoevent Processor, Roads and Highways, and/or Image Server Experience

Geodatabase Administration experience with multi-user versioned environment

Experience with Esri Roads and Highways, Dynamic segmentation and linear referencing systems/methods, transportation data models

URISA GISP or Esri Enterprise Certification

Experience with SafeSoftware Feature Manipulation Engine (FME)

ArcGIS Pro add-in Development experience

Experience with current technology implementation patterns including service-oriented and cloud