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- JOB-7477
- GIS Application Developer 2
- Carson City, NV
- Contract
- Link Technologies (LinkTechConsulting.com), a Las Vegas-based IT consulting firm, is currently looking for an GIS Application Developer to join our team.
You'll be a key technical resource supporting enterprise GIS modernization efforts, leveraging the latest capabilities of ArcGIS Enterprise 11.x, including Experience Builder, Dashboards, ArcGIS Pro-based workflows, federated services, and administration of the underlying GIS infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and deploy custom web GIS applications using ArcGIS Enterprise 11.x components, including:
- Portal for ArcGIS
- ArcGIS Server (federated)
- Experience Builder (Developer Edition and hosted)
- ArcGIS Dashboards
- Administer ArcGIS Enterprise infrastructure, including Portal, ArcGIS Server sites, hosting servers, data stores, user/role management, content governance, security configuration, and environment monitoring.
- Develop interactive tools and applications to support programs such as:
- Roadway asset management and inventory tracking
- Maintenance activity monitoring
- Traffic operations and incident mapping
- Project planning and visualization
- Build and manage scalable and secure web services (map, feature, and geoprocessing) using ArcGIS Server 11.x .
- Automate GIS workflows and service publishing using Python (ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Python) and scheduled tasks.
- Integrate GIS applications with enterprise data systems (e.g., asset management, maintenance, project databases).
- Customize and extend applications using ArcGIS API for JavaScript (v4.x) and Experience Builder widgets.
- Collaborate with engineers, planners, analysts, cartographers, and IT teams to gather requirements and implement solutions.
- Optimize performance of spatial services and applications; ensure adherence to state IT and data governance standards.
- Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise GIS environments, including service performance, system health, and infrastructure configurations across development, test, and production environments.
- Document workflows, configurations, and provide technical support and training to end users.
- Stay current with Esri advancements and new features in ArcGIS Enterprise 11.x to inform continuous improvement.
- Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Transportation Planning, or a related field.
- 3 years of experience in GIS development, with at least 1-2 years using ArcGIS Enterprise 11.1 or newer.
- Proficiency with:
- ArcGIS Experience Builder
- ArcGIS Dashboards
- ArcGIS Server and Portal (11.1 )
- ArcGIS Pro (for service publishing and geoprocessing)
- ArcGIS API for JavaScript (v4.x)
- Python (ArcPy and ArcGIS API for Python)
- Experience administering ArcGIS Enterprise infrastructure, including federated servers, data stores, authentication, and content/user management.
- Experience developing and deploying applications for internal enterprise users and the public.
- Strong understanding of federated ArcGIS Enterprise architecture, content management, and security roles.
- Experience working in a state or local Department of Transportation or similar public sector environment.
- Familiarity with linear referencing systems (LRS), transportation asset management, or roadway networks.
- Experience with DevOps tools.
- Esri Technical Certification (e.g., Enterprise Administration, Web Application Developer) or GISP.
- Stable, mission-driven work that directly supports transportation infrastructure and public service.
- Opportunities for professional development, certification, and Esri user conferences.