GIS Engineer

GIS Engineer

Job Description

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces.  Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. 

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers.  We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors.  We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation.  This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors.  By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The GIS Developer will have experience in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) implementation. This position utilizes the GIS software, database management tools, remote sensing date, Global Positioning System (GPS) data, engineering design data, and various tools to power CoStar Group’s products and markeplaces and to enhance existing business processes while integrating

other enterprise systems. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizes GIS software, database management tools, Global Positioning System (GPS) data, engineering design data to create and maintain GIS solutions that enhance existing business processes and integrate with other enterprise systems.

• Maintain server infrastructure to support the ArcGIS Enterprise environment using infrastructure provisioning tools for data center and cloud environments.

• Develop and maintain custom data pipelines using various tools and technologies, such as Python, SQL Server and Cloud Platforms.

• Maintain domain specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet ever changing needs and technology.

• Troubleshoot and resolve GIS system issues and provide enhanced remediation and mitigation solutions to help prevent repeat incidents.

• Work closely with internal staff through all stages of projects - product/project ideation, business analysis, technical analysis and development, and project management and long-term support.

• Develop training materials, and conduct training and support departmental data collection efforts.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Geographical Sciences, Computer Science, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or other related field.

• 5+ years of GIS engineering experience, and/or deep database engineering experience.

• Experience with Esri and Python

• 3+ years of experience working in design, development, deployment, and support of GIS solutions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with developing, maintaining, and the deployment of web-based GIS solutions using Javascript, HTML, CSS. Experience developing spatial data ETL scripts and tools using Python, or other scripting languages.

• Experience with GIS workflow processes and QA/QC procedures. Experience creating GIS data layers and working with enterprise geodatabases.

• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise setup, configuration and administration.

• Experience with ArcGIS and Esri (Online, Pro, and Enterprise)

• SQL familiarity, to include the ability to write queries

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed. 

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program. 

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to): 

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug 

• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance 

• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family 

• Commuter and parking benefits 

• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions 

• Employee stock purchase plan 

• Paid time off 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes

• Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups 

• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks 

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing