Senior GIS Application Developer at SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC
Charleston, West Virginia, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro SDK, JavaScript, Python, .NET, REST Services, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Git, Agile Methodologies, CI/CD, Geoprocessing, Spatial Query Development

Industry

Wholesale

Description
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)
Responsibilities
The Senior GIS Application Developer will design, develop, and maintain enterprise GIS applications to support critical WVDOT operations. This role involves leading web-based GIS development efforts, optimizing system performance, and providing technical leadership to the development team.
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