Principal GIS Software Engineer

The Principal GIS Software Engineer will produce and implement functional software solutions. Work with leadership to define software requirements and take the lead on operational and technical efforts. Regularly operate with minimal supervision. Develop high quality software that is aligned with customer needs and business goals. Must also prioritize well, communicate clearly, work across multiple facets of an initiative, and juggle multiple responsibilities at the same time. Performs complex analysis, design, configuration, development, testing, and debugging of computer software ranging from operating system architecture integration and software design to selection of critical/complex computer systems, language, and/or equipment. Works with users to define system scope and objectives and establish baselines. Establishes project standards and processes. Breaks down business and software requirements to create highly complex systems.
 
This position will largely be focused on supporting the transformation of our current ESRI GIS platform to ArcGIS Utility Network for the gas transmission, storage, distribution and land data. This role will aid in addressing technology obsolescence and establishing standardized utility focused data models. The Prin Software Engineer will work closely with stakeholders to drive the optimization of core engineering and operational processes, technologies, and data. They will aid in translating requirements, objectives and business workflows into meaningful and actionable strategies and plans. They will indirectly lead project team or team members during requirements, analysis, design, build & rollout. They will be instrumental in promoting the use of GIS technology to engineering, operations and IT leadership and help shape the evolution of the platform. This position will also be heavily engaged in standing up Geospatial Governance across the platform, therefore establishing standards and controls, improve decision making, create system of accountability and provide authoritative content to support geospatial intelligence.
 
The knowledge and skills involved with this position include but are not limited to: 

 
Cloud computing concepts and environments
Software deployment processes and best practices
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work with all levels of the organization
Proficient in establishing and maintaining good working relationships (business and IT teams)
Knowledge of project planning/full lifecycle delivery using Agile framework
Understanding of software test methodologies, test scripting and testing tools
Ability to work effectively with contract employees and vendors
Understanding of database management principles and methodologies, including data structures, data modeling, data warehousing, and transaction processing
Knowledge of software design principles, methods, and approaches, applying systems engineering concepts such as: structured design, supportability, survivability, reliability, scalability, and maintainability
Knowledge of change and release tools and processes utilized to implement solutions across multiple teams and technologies
 
We encourage you to apply if you have:

 
Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Engineering or equivalent with seven (7) or more years of experience with software configuration management, software architecture/design, user requirements definition, software specification development, software development, coding and compilation, testing aptitude, and experience with software deployment processes and best practices
[OR] Associate degree in Computer, Engineering or equivalent with eleven (11) or more years of experience with software configuration management, software architecture/design, user requirements definition, software specification development, software development, coding and compilation, testing aptitude, and experience with software deployment processes and best practices
[OR] High School Diploma with fifteen (15) or more years of experience with software configuration management, software architecture/design, user requirements definition, software specification development, software development, coding and compilation, testing aptitude, and experience with software deployment processes and best practices
Programming and scripting experience with languages such as Python and Arcade
Experience with software configuration management, software architecture/design, user requirements definition, software specification development, testing aptitude
Experience utilizing ESRI products to solve complex business problems is required
 
Preferred Experience:

 
Experience implementing and configuring ESRI Utility Network platform
Experience with the integration of ArcGIS with enterprise systems such as asset management, work management, network analysis, customer information and document management systems
Experience with software deployment processes and best practices