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Job Title: Senior GIS Application Developer
Location: West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT)
About the Role
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is seeking a highly experienced Senior GIS Application Developer to join our team on a temporary contract basis. In this leadership role, you will design, develop, and maintain enterprise GIS applications that support critical WVDOT operations. You will lead web-based GIS development efforts, provide advanced technical assistance, and ensure enterprise-level scalability and performance of GIS systems.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain enterprise GIS applications using Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro SDK, and web-based GIS frameworks
Lead the development of web-based GIS applications using Esri's ArcGIS API for JavaScript, Python, .NET, and REST services
Integrate GIS applications with enterprise databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL/PostGIS, including advanced spatial query development, optimization, and schema design
Provide advanced assistance to GIS analysts and programming staff in debugging geoprocessing scripts, web services, and application workflows
Optimize GIS application performance, including map service tuning, caching strategies, distributed geoprocessing, and enterprise-level scalability planning
Write and maintain automation scripts in Python, UNIX/LINUX shell scripting, or similar environments for GIS application deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
Utilize version control systems such as Git and implement software development best practices including Agile methodologies, unit testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, database administrators, GIS analysts, business policy staff, and workers
Produce clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
Mentor junior GIS developers and provide technical leadership across projects
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Education (one of the following):
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geography, Geomatics, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited institution, OR
Minimum of five (5) years of equivalent work experience
Note: A Master's degree is preferred
Enterprise GIS Application Development (Esri):
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise GIS applications using Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro SDK, and web-based GIS frameworks
Web-Based GIS Development Leadership:
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in leading the development of web-based GIS applications, including use of Esri's ArcGIS API for JavaScript, Python, .NET, and REST services
Enterprise Database Integration:
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in integrating GIS applications with enterprise databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL/PostGIS, including advanced spatial query development, optimization, and schema design
Advanced Debugging Assistance:
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in providing advanced assistance to GIS analysts and programming staff in debugging geoprocessing scripts, web services, and application workflows
Performance Optimization & Scalability:
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in optimizing GIS application performance, including map service tuning, caching strategies, distributed geoprocessing, and enterprise-level scalability planning
Automation Scripting:
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in writing and maintaining automation scripts in Python, UNIX/LINUX shell scripting, or similar environments for GIS application deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
Version Control & CI/CD:
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in utilizing version control systems such as Git, and in implementing software development best practices including Agile methodologies, unit testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
Communication Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work with project managers, business analysts, database administrators, GIS analysts, application analysts, business policy staff, and workers
Preferred Skills (Not Required but a Plus)
Master's degree in Computer Science, Geography, Geomatics, Information Systems, or a related field
Experience in transportation or government IT environments
Esri Enterprise certification (e.g., Esri Technical Certification - Enterprise)
Experience with ArcGIS Portal administration and enterprise deployment
Familiarity with mobile GIS development and field data collection
Knowledge of cloud-based GIS platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
Experience with additional GIS platforms (QGIS, GeoServer)
Familiarity with public sector geospatial data standards (FGDC, NGDA)