GIS Developer and Programmer

To perform a variety of technical work relative to the assigned area of responsibility as a GIS Developer. The ideal candidate should have knowledge to plan, construct, implement, and document Geographic Information System (GIS), related tools and data components utilizing computer development programs. The ideal candidate understands the concepts and methods inherent to the geospatial technology discipline in relation to automated tool building and integration with other technology and scientific disciplines. Working knowledge of programming techniques and computer systems including ArcGIS and ESRI is required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, code, test, and debug programs of varying levels of complexity
• Acts as team leader for development and support groups
• Provides project management, programming, and systems leadership, guidance and assistance to other team members
• Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design and potential impact while cognizant of time and cost constraints
• Performs implementation and integration tasks for medium to large, complex in-house developed or purchased software solutions
• Work with vendors on integration of purchased application solutions. Complex application problem identification and resolution, including off-shift and weekend support functions
• Assist customers with documentation, training, and usability efforts
• Ability to travel to client sites for project kickoff and delivery meetings
• Prioritize, manage, and track team workload progress as required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or Geography, GIS, Geomatics or related field is required; MS in preferred, but not required
• Proficiency with at least one programming language such as C++, C#, Python or Java
• Familiarity with ArcPy using ArcGIS 10.x releases
• Some familiarity with ArcFM or the GIS utility industry
• Extensive experience with designing, developing, testing, and supporting a variety of middleware
• Ability to design, develop, and deliver business services through the use of IBM’s SOA tools, specifically BPM (Business Process Manager Advanced)
• High proficiency in a computer software application or functional expertise specifically identified in the assignment requirements
• Datastage, SAP Bobj, Java, ETQ, SalesForce experience, PeopleSoft, Laboratory Info. Mgt. (LIMS) experience, eCommerce coding experience, SOA experience, Mobile application development, Websphere application experience, Adobe CQ application experience
• Fully knowledgeable of related infrastructure components and/or operating environment
• Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery
• Strong ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue
• 7-8 years of experience in total
• 3+ years SOA integration development experience using IBM Business Process Manager Advanced or other software
• 3+ years of experience developing web services-based applications with SOA (Web Services, WSDL, SOAP, REST) in J2EE implementations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently on complex issues
• Ability to work with diverse team members to build a cohesive team