Technical GIS Developer

Description:

• Under broad supervision, designs, codes, tests, modifies and debugs computer applications utilizing Esri ArcGIS.
• Seeking a technical GIS developer for configuring and developing custom Esri ArcGIS Enterprise 10x, 11x (Javascript API, Experience Builder, ArcGIS Portal/Online/Hub, Field Maps) applications.
• Applications are deployed within SharePoint web sites.
• Custom GIS solutions will be integrated within .NET based applications, GDOT databases (Oracle/Oracle Exadata, SQL Server), data warehouse (Oracle Exadata), and enterprise reporting (Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE), Data Visualizer, or Power BI).
• The candidate will have application programming/development, implementation, and support experience.
• Under broad supervision, the candidate will design, code, test, modify, and debugs computer software and applications utilizing Esri ArcGIS.
• The candidate will research and analyze program or systems problems, provides resolutions, and complete system documentation.
• The candidate will translate business requirements/user stories into development activities in secure, commented, and maintainable code.
• The candidate will be working in the Enterprise GIS Team of the Office of IT Applications.
• The candidate will work with supporting IT team members (database, network, server, etc.) and interact with management, architects, developers, and business units.
• The candidate will follow internal SLDC, standards/guidelines, and accepted best practices for developing solutions.
• The Enterprise GIS team is composed of 2 ArcGIS developers, 2 System Administrators, a data manager, and team leader.
• The team supports over 180 ArcGIS Desktop users and approximately 60,000 annual ArcGIS Server web visits.
• Applications support GIS portal, feature mapping, project planning, emergency operations, permitting, safety, and traffic records.
• The team develops enterprise GIS services, applications, and databases.
• The team coordinates with client, server, network, and database/data warehouse personnel to support and develop the underlying IT solutions.
• Develops customized web applications, webservices, mobile, and enterprise solutions
• Develops geoprocessing and GIS web services
• Develops GIS web editing/mapping applications
• Conducts performance, unit, system, integration, and quality assurance testing of applications
• Maintains existing applications/services
• Upgrades and migrates existing applications/services to current version/systems architecture
• Provides end user support and creates support documentation
• Works closely with other developers and architects
• Estimates work effort and proposes/designs development solutions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in geography, GIS, computer science, or a related field
• Programming/application development experience Required 6 Years
• PL/SQL, SQL Required 6 Years
• Python Scripting (not just ArcPy) Required 6 Years
• Esri JavaScript API (must be capable of developing widgets and not just using Web/Experience Builder) Required 6 Years
• Esri ArcGIS Server services and GeoProcessing services development Required 4 Years
• ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal for Organization, or Hub/Community experience as Administrator Required 4 Years
• Experience with industry-standard technologies such as HTML, CSS, XML, XSLT, Git, HTML5, Dojo, Kendo UI, Angular, Dijit, etc. Required 3 Years
• Esri Web/Experience Builder, Arcade Required 3 Years
• Desktop GIS (ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap), experience in administrating users Required 2 Years
• Esri Geoevent Processor, Roads and Highways, and/or Image Server Experience
• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas, whether to other technical peers or non-technical project managers or customers
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills
• Ability to isolate/solve any number of problems from code bugs to database connectivity to application server or operating system failures
• Knowledge of geospatial and mapping concepts such as spatial analysis, map projections, etc.
• Knowledge of IT security concepts and implementation patterns within Esri technology

Desired Skills:

• Geodatabase Administration experience with multi-user versioned environment
• Experience with Esri Roads and Highways, Dynamic segmentation and linear referencing systems/methods, transportation data models
• URISA GISP or Esri Enterprise Certification
• Experience with SafeSoftware Feature Manipulation Engine (FME)
• ArcPro add-in Development Experience
• Experience with current technology implementation patterns including service-oriented and cloud

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.