Location: Remote (US Only)
As a Senior GIS Developer at Resource Data, you will lead the design and delivery of advanced geospatial solutions, applying expert-level development and data architecture skills to solve complex business challenges. This role partners directly with clients to provide technical leadership across the full SDLC, improving processes and delivering high-quality GIS applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of complex GIS development solutions and architectural frameworks, including geospatial applications, tools, automation, and integrations to resolve ambiguous technical and business challenges
- Develop and deploy custom GIS solutions, including web maps, web applications, widgets, and extensions beyond out-of-the-box capabilities
- Assess client needs, workflows, and systems to identify opportunities for GIS-driven improvements and efficiencies
- Integrate geospatial and non-spatial systems using APIs, SDKs, scripting, and other integration methods
- Build, configure, and administer enterprise geodatabases, including schema design, versioning, indexing, and performance optimization
- Conduct code reviews, architectural reviews, and design reviews to ensure solution quality and adherence to standards
- Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including requirements, architecture diagrams, test plans, and user materials
- Support the GIS community of practice through mentorship/career development, knowledge sharing initiatives (e.g., roundtables and workshops), and contributing subject matter expertise to proposal development
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through professional communication and reliable delivery
Basic Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in GIS development or a related role
- Strong proficiency in one or more of the following development technologies: Python (ArcPy, automation, scripting workflows), JavaScript (for web GIS apps), or modern .NET frameworks
- Experience leading the design and delivery of complex GIS solutions using modern GIS platforms (e.g., Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, Esri Utility Network, ArcGIS Online, or similar ecosystems)
- Experience migrating legacy spatial data (like Esri's Geometric Network) into the modern ArcGIS Utility Network
- Electric, water, and/or gas utility domain expertise
- Experience supporting migrations from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro
- Experience in the design, administration, and maintenance of enterprise geodatabases (specifically related to integration, security, and publishing workflows)
- Experience developing GIS integration with third-party systems and data sources via APIs and middleware platforms
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguous technical challenges
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience executing third-party integrations (e.g: Cityworks, Maximo) with utility GIS systems
- Knowledge of database technologies (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL/PostGIS) and performance tuning
- Experience supporting migrations from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro
- Experience working in consulting environments involving direct interface with clients, scoping and estimating projects, and contributing to proposals
- Experience mentoring junior to mid-level developers in a formal or informal capacity
- Certifications: Esri ArcGIS Utility Network Associate
- Located in one of the following areas:
- Houston, TX
- Anchorage, AK
- Juneau, AK
- Portland, OR
- Boise, ID
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What We Do
Since 1986, Resource Data, Inc. has been dedicated to providing custom IT solutions and IT consulting. We provide custom database, application, web, and GIS programming services from offices in Anchorage, Boise, Houston, Portland, and Juneau. Our excellent local reputation has led to the successful completion of projects for hundreds of clients, ranging from small firms to some of the world's largest corporations. People, technology, results: That's what Resource Data was built on, and that's what we're all about.
