GIS Assistant Application Developer 1

GAI Consultants is seeking an Assistant GIS Application Developer to work in any of our office locations or be fully remote. Bring your talent to a range of stimulating projects alongside supportive and accomplished teammates, advance your career, fulfill your professional aspirations, and express your entrepreneurial spirit as an essential contributor to an established and growing company.

Job Duties:

• A successful candidate will provide software development support to the GIS Group through the development of custom python script tools/toolbox, Experience Builder widgets, and data integration solutions.
• The 'Assistant GIS Application Developer' will be expected to work with fluency using the Esri python and javascript APIs on a development team and build custom tools that meet the needs of internal and external clients.
• Assist with efforts to maintain GAI's Enterprise GIS and provide support during the upgrade cycle to work around any potential issues.
• Coordinate work efforts within a team environment and track development tasks on a Board.
• Create documentation for deployed tools and train users upon request.
• Sync code to AzureDevOps using git and manage local development branches within an IDE (Visual Studio Code or PyCharm preferred).

Experience

Required:

• Expert-level technical skills using the Esri python api and arcpy within ArcGIS Pro.
• Advanced-level experience creating web maps and web apps in Esri Enterprise GIS.
• Advanced-level skills in python, typescript, and html5 (web design) within the Esri API ecosystem.
• Advanced-level understanding of code structure and unit-testing implementations.
• Basic-level skills in git (version control system) to manage local code and sync with remote code repositories.
• Basic-level skills in SQL for managing relational databases in SQL Server with an understanding of how to build custom sql scripts.

Preferred:

• 8+ years of professional GIS or Application Development experience strongly preferred.
• Esri certification in Enterprise, python, javascript, or ArcGIS Pro
• Knowledge in other programming languages such as C#
• Work or Educational experience in the Energy and Natural Resources sectors.
• Experience with the Esri Utility Network

General Characteristics

• Beginning to become well-rounded with aspects of consulting, industry standards, and Company protocols; position requires a commitment for continued growth and leadership with a strong emphasis on client development; participation in professional societies and industry associations is preferred.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 12+ Years of Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university program in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Information Science/Technology, Geography or Cartography, Computer Science with a certificate (preferred) or strong aptitude in GIS, and other related information sciences.

Certification/Licensure

• Driver's License

Technical Responsibilities

• Possesses advanced code writing skills in python (arcpy).
• Develops and authors geoprocessing (GP) services.
• Writes code in at least one other relevant programming language (i.e., JS, C#, .NET, etc.).
• Learns to develop custom widgets for use in web apps.
• Performs needs assessments with key project stakeholders and develops geospatial solutions for internal and external customers on special projects.

Project and Task Management

• Demonstrates progress in performing task management.

Management Responsibility

• Demonstrates progress in assisting with the supervision of technical studies within assigned tasks; can serve as Task Manager on small to midsize tasks requiring specialized technical expertise; maintains GAI's procedures and protocols; assists with identifying and scoping technical studies required for projects.
• Guidance and oversight from Managers and/or experts in specific technical areas.

Communication Skills

• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills; interacts with other staff; interacts with Project and Task Managers and various Department Managerial Staff; interacts with clients on technical issues at regular project meetings.

Why GAI?

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

• Competitive salary -GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement