GIS Developer

*Ideal/preferred candidate will be able to work onsite once a week in Richmond, VA
*If requested by hiring manager, top candidate(s) may be requested to have a second interview in person
*Contractor will be responsible for purchasing parking through VDOT’s Parking Management Office or procuring their own parking
**Contract to be extended beyond 6/30/24, likely by 6-12+ months
 

VDOT IT Division is seeking an experienced GIS Developer to join our team to work with IT infrastructure, databases, middleware and business teams todevelop, maintain, and troubleshoot complex applications and workflows.

Duties:

• Design and develop new GIS web applications that addresses the most challenging business, technology, and systems integration needs.

• Provide supporting enhancements/bug fixes on existing GIS applications and processes, to include upgrading existing applications to ArcGIS API for JavaScript 4.X and Experience Builder from older versions.

• Assist in both planning and implementation of GIS system infrastructure upgrades (database, app server, middleware, etc) and maintenance of infrastructure to ensure high quality spatial technology capabilities for the agency. 

• Perform hands-on GIS data, service, application, and integration development for GIS projects.

• Recommend optimal architectural approaches and create reusable GIS solution designs and patterns.

• Demonstrate complete abilities within the ArcGIS Desktop/Pro suite, ArcGIS Portal/Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Server, and associated add-ins, extensions, etc.

• Write and manage Python scripts for GIS ETL needs, data transformations, and syncing between databases/systems.

• Design and development of mobile GIS data collection mechanisms for field operations and integrate these datasets into browser-based applications.

• Perform production support/incident management where troubleshooting is required to determine root cause of outages in the environment and correct hazards to prevent future recurrence.

• Create, consume, and manipulate ArcGIS Server REST services.

• Work in a matrixed environment with various teams and stakeholders within the organization.

• Work with both the business side and IT side of the organization.

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Be able to work IT professionals on other teams as well as business users to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.

Required/Desired Skills