GIS Application Developer

Job Title: GIS Application Developer

Location: West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT)

About the Role

The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is seeking a skilled GIS Application Developer to join our team on a temporary contract basis. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain GIS applications that support essential WVDOT operations. You will work with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and web-based GIS frameworks while collaborating with GIS analysts, programming staff, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain GIS applications using Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro SDK, and web-based GIS frameworks
  

• Develop web-based GIS applications using JavaScript, Python, .NET, or other programming languages, including Esri's ArcGIS API for JavaScript and REST services
  

• Integrate GIS applications with enterprise databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL/PostGIS, including spatial query development and optimization
  

• Provide 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, and efficient use of spatial data
  

• Utilize version control systems such as Git and implement software development best practices including Agile methodologies, unit testing, and continuous integration
  

• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, database administrators, and business policy staff
  

• Produce clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
  

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 three (3) years of equivalent work experience
  

GIS Application Development (Esri):

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining GIS applications using Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro SDK, and web-based GIS frameworks
  

Web-Based GIS Development:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in developing web-based GIS applications using JavaScript, Python, .NET, or other programming languages, including use of Esri's ArcGIS API for JavaScript and REST services
  

Enterprise Database Integration:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in integrating GIS applications with enterprise databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL/PostGIS, including spatial query development and optimization
  

Debugging Assistance:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in providing assistance to GIS analysts and programming staff in debugging geoprocessing scripts, web services, and application workflows
  

Performance Optimization:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in optimizing GIS application performance, including map service tuning, caching strategies, and efficient use of spatial data
  

Version Control & Development Best Practices:

• Minimum of two (2) 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
  

Communication Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work with project managers, business analysts, database administrators, GIS analysts, programming staff, and business policy staff
  

Preferred Skills (Not Required but a Plus)

• Experience in transportation or government IT environments
  

• Esri certification (e.g., Esri Technical Certification)
  

• Experience with ArcGIS Portal administration
  

• Familiarity with mobile GIS development
  

• Knowledge of spatial data formats and conversion tools
  

• Experience with additional GIS platforms (QGIS, GeoServer)