Esri GIS Developer

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Esri Web GIS Development

• Develop GIS applications using

  ArcGIS API for JavaScript

  , HTML5, CSS, and modern frameworks.
• Create and publish

  map services, feature services, vector tiles, image services

  using ArcGIS Server / Portal.
• Design WebApps using

  Web AppBuilder, Experience Builder, Dashboard

  or custom JS apps.
• Design, develop, and maintain

  .NET-based web applications

  across all phases of the SDLC.
• Build scalable, multi-tiered applications using:

• C#

• ASP.NET MVC 5

• ASP.NET Web API

• Implement

  Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

  principles, including

  SOLID

  and design patterns.
• Create and integrate backend services that communicate with GIS services

2. ArcGIS Enterprise Management

• Work with

  Portal for ArcGIS

  , Hosting Server, DataStore, and ArcGIS Server.
• Manage service publishing, sharing, user roles, and item administration.
• Deploy layers to Enterprise environment with proper metadata and symbology.

3. Geoprocessing & Automation

• Create geoprocessing tools using

  ArcPy

  , Python, and ModelBuilder.
• Automate workflows (ETL, data cleanup, service updates, scheduled jobs).
• Work with

  GeoPandas, Shapely, GDAL

  in Python for spatial operations.

4. Data Management

• Work with

  Enterprise Geodatabases

  (PostgreSQL/SQL Server).
• Perform data modelling, topology checks, versioning, branch versioning, and schema design.
• Handle large spatial datasets including drone data, imagery and vector layers.

5. Integration & APIs

• Integrate GIS services with external systems using

  REST APIs

  , Python scripts, or webhooks.
• Create reusable services, widgets, and UI components.

Preferred candidate profile

Required Skills

• Prior experience designing and developing .NET-based web applications across all phases of the SDLC.
• Experience working on complex, multi-tiered applications.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), including SOLID principles and common design patterns.
• Strong experience with ArcGIS Enterprise (10.8+ / 11.x).
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Server service publishing (map, feature, and geoprocessing services).
• Web development experience using JavaScript (ArcGIS JavaScript API)
• Experience building custom widgets in ArcGIS Experience Builder (React) and typescript.
• Hands-on experience with Python and ArcPy for automation and geoprocessing.
• Experience working with Enterprise Geodatabases (PostgreSQL preferred).
• Strong knowledge of spatial analysis, geoprocessing workflows, and projection/coordinate systems.
• Experience integrating applications using REST APIs and JSON.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines for GIS deployments.

Familiarity with Git, branching strategies, and automated build/test workflows

Soft Skills

• Ability to understand business requirements and convert them to GIS workflows.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with strong analytical ability.