Software GIS Developer

Title Software GIS Developer

Location: Bangalore, India

Job Term: Full-Time

The Opportunity:

At Picarro, Software Engineering focuses on developing and deploying industry vertical applications to clients in the Scientific and Energy communities. This specific role is focused on the suite of solutions, such as greenhouse gas emissions quantification, pipe replacement, and advanced leak detection, used by our gas utility and pipeline customers. The majority have a web-based user interface, but the backend utilizes geoprocessing, data, and ML services. While the products are designed to meet the needs of the industry, they sit within Picaro’s larger analytical suite/ distributed framework, so a wider collection of skills is desired.  The software engineer participates in the design, programming, testing, documentation and implementation of applications and related processes/systems. You may also be required to identify and evaluate development options, assess future needs for key technologies and techniques and develop plans for adoption.

This position reports to the Software Development Manager. The position will be on site based out of our Bangalore, India office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work directly with product stakeholders and product management to understand product use cases and synthesize business requirements.
• Design, develop, and deploy high-performance multi-tenant GIS applications using ArcGIS Maps SDK for Javascript 4.x.
• Write production-quality code that creates responsive web applications.
• Handle multiple technical requests and project deadlines simultaneously.
• Collaborate daily with a global team of software engineers, data scientists, analysts, and product managers using a variety of online communication channels.
• Apply software development best practices including version control (Git), code review, and testing.
• Document technical detail of work using Jira and Confluence.

Desired Skills and Experience: 

• 2 years of overall software development experience.
• 2 years of experience developing responsive web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• 1+ years of experience developing GIS web applications using ArcGIS Maps SDK for Javascript 4.x or ArcGIS API for JavaScript 3.x.
• 1+ years of experience leveraging REST calls to ArcGIS Enterprise or ArcGIS Online data layers using ArcGIS REST APIs.
• 1+ years of experience with a modern web UI library, like React, Vue, Angular, or Svelte.
• 1+ years of cloud development (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and software container technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
• 1+ years of experience with SQL for analytical use cases.
• Familiar with Agile methodologies and processes.
• Familiar with Gas Distribution company processes and/or pipeline and distribution network data.
• Bachelor or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, GIS, geography, or related field.

 About Picarro:

We are the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical spectroscopy. Our solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including natural gas leak detection, ethylene oxide emissions monitoring, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more. Our software and hardware are designed and manufactured in Santa Clara, California and are used in over 90 countries worldwide based on over 65 patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology and are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, and reliability.

At Picarro, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, social orientation, or disability. Posted positions are not open to third-party recruiters/agencies, and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals. 

At Picarro, we strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their abilities, have equal opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact Picarro, Inc. at [email protected] for assistance.