GIS Application Developer Jobs in USA ,Job Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintaining complex, web-based GIS applications
• Participate in all phases of the system development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.

Requirements

GIS Application Developer

 

Essential Qualifications

• 4+ years experience developing Java/J2EE software applications
• Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS technologies, including ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE, and ArcObjects
• Experience with Oracle (9i, 10g) and geodatabase design 
• Strong system architecture skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Geography 
• Experience implementing geospatial Web services a strong plus

 

Job Requirements

The experience you bring to this position includes:

 

• An active TS/SCI US GOVERNMENT CLEARANCE
• A minimum of five years experience with Geographic Information Systems in an intelligence or military terrain analysis environment to include current experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS client solutions and extensions including PLTS.
• Three years experience with ERDAS Imagine and ArcGIS.
• Strong communication (written, verbal, public speaking) skills.

Your background/education includes:

 

• A B.S. Degree in a Scientific or Technical discipline or equivalent military experience.

Key responsibilities/duties of position:  (All duties as directed to include, but not limited to the following:)

 

• Design and develop GIS systems, applications and database architectures.
• Provide consultant services to internal and external clients on company designs.
• Develop standards for GIS platforms including software, systems and development practices.
• Research and develop new and emerging technologies to find innovative solutions.
• Advocate and present new technology strategies for GIS implementation.
• Develop key relationships with Division Directors and Location Managers to promote GIS services.
• Provide input in marketing strategies, including capabilities within the team, process/methodologies used, etc.

 

Requirements

EDUCATION:  Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, geography, planning or other related field of study.

 

SKILLS/TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS:  10 years experience in IT or GIS field, with at least 5 years of GIS software development experience.  Must have knowledge of RDBMS, ESRI, GIS platforms and technologies with knowledge of system and database architecture design methodologies.  Knowledge of railroad and utilities desired.  Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, experience working in teams, and effective communication skills necessary.

 

Department
Software Products

The Team:
As a GIS professional at ESRI your contributions have a real impact on the next generation of GIS technology. Our product development staff works in a creative and challenging team setting where their ideas are encouraged and welcomed. This dynamic work environment allows employees to collaborate and guide a product along, giving them the opportunity to see an idea become a successful GIS software solution. We are looking for GIS professionals who have the skills and the mindset to thrive in a constantly changing, cutting-edge environment.

Responsibilities
Collaborate with development programmers on software project teams to help build new software and plan for future releases.
Design, develop, analyze, release, and support ESRI's ArcGIS software to enhance overall product quality.
Define user requirements and apply best practices for using GIS software in various real-world scenarios.
Create and execute high quality test plans and identify workflow improvements.
Document new functionality and processes. Requirements Requirements
Bachelor's or master's in GIS, computer science, or related field, depending upon position level.
Minimum of six months of specific training with an ArcGIS product or other GIS products.
Experience using a scripting or application development language such as VB Script, VB, .NET, Java, Python, or C++.
Be detail oriented and a self starter.
Excellent communication skills.