Senior/Lead GIS Full Stack Developer

Job Summary

The Senior/Lead GIS Full Stack Developer (with experience of 10+ years) will architect, develop, and maintain a robust Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) platform and also design/develop rich, intuitive web based apps using Esri’s ArcGIS SDKs, APIs and other development frameworks as outlined below more in detail.

Key Responsibilities

• SDI Architecture & Design: Design the end-to-end application architecture of the SDI planning both the backend web services (ArcGIS Server), and the presentation layer (ArcGIS Sites/Custom Front-end).
• Full Stack Development: Build and maintain custom web applications using modern frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue) integrated with the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript.
• API & Backend Integration: Develop and consume ArcGIS REST APIs and ArcGIS API for Python to automate administrative tasks, data publishing, and spatial analysis workflows.
• Esri Ecosystem Customization: Extend ArcGIS Sites and ArcGIS Experience Builder by developing custom widgets, themes, and geoprocessing services.
• Data Engineering: Oversee the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for spatial data, ensuring integrity across enterprise geodatabases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, or Oracle).
• Leadership & Mentorship: Lead code reviews, define development standards, and mentor junior developers in GIS best practices and modern software engineering principles.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize map service performance, caching strategies, and front-end rendering to ensure a seamless user experience for large datasets.

Required Technical Skillsets

1. Esri & GIS Specialized Skills

• ArcGIS Enterprise: Deep knowledge of Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Data Store and their security models.
• ArcGIS Sites & Experience Builder: Proficiency in creating tailored hubs and high-performance web experiences.
• ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript (4.x): Expert-level capability in building 2D and 3D web mapping applications.
• ArcPy & ArcGIS API for Python: For automation of GIS workflows and backend data management.

2. Front-End Development

• Modern Frameworks: High proficiency in React.js, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Web Fundamentals: Expert knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 (specifically Flexbox/Grid), and TypeScript/ES6+.
• UI/UX for Maps: Experience with the Calcite Design System or similar mapping UI libraries to ensure accessibility and responsiveness.

3. Back-End & DevOps

• Server-Side: Experience with Node.js (Express), Python (FastAPI/Django), or .NET Core.
• RESTful Services: Deep understanding of REST architecture and securing services via OAuth2, SAML, or API Keys.
• Cloud & CI/CD: Familiarity with deploying GIS stacks on AWS, Azure and automated pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Engineering or Master of Computer Applications
• Esri Technical Certification: (e.g., Enterprise System Design or Web Application Developer).
• Experience in working with one or more SDI based design and development

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• of full-stack GIS development: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Esri Technical Certification (Preferred)