Akkodis is seeking a GIS Product Owner/Developer for a 12+ Months Contract to Hire position with our Direct Client located in Houston, TX 77002 (Hybrid - 4 days/week Onsite). Pay Range: $68 - $70/hr on W2; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. Job Description: We’re seeking a GIS Product Owner who blends product leadership, business analysis, and geospatial development expertise. In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, cloud-native GIS solutions that empower our business users and customers. Your technical background in GIS application development—especially with modern frameworks like ArcGIS JavaScript API, ArcGIS Experience Builder, and cloud-hosted services—will allow you to bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution. Key Responsibilities • Product Ownership & Strategy • Define, prioritize, and own the product backlog for GIS web and mobile applications • Translate business goals into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria • Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, balancing technical feasibility with business value • Drive roadmap planning and release cycles in Agile/Scrum environments • Define and measure KPIs to evaluate product success and user adoption • Business Analysis & Communication • Collaborate with operations, analytics, and field teams to understand use cases and pain points • Document requirements through user interviews, workflows, and system analysis • Present complex GIS concepts in a clear, business-friendly way • Facilitate workshops and sprint demos to align stakeholders on goals and progress Technical Acumen & GIS Development Insight • Partner with GIS engineers to develop and support applications using: • ArcGIS JavaScript API (v4.x) • ArcGIS Experience Builder / Web App Builder • REST APIs, Geo JSON, and Web Feature Services (WFS) • Python, Node.js, and cloud-native geospatial tools • Work within cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) to support scalable GIS infrastructure • Ensure modern DevOps practices such as CI/CD pipelines, IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation), and containerized services (Docker, Kubernetes) are understood and supported from a product perspective Required Qualifications • 5+ years in a GIS, product management, or business analyst role • Hands-on experience with ArcGIS technology, especially web app development using the ArcGIS JavaScript API • Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills • Experience working with cloud-native applications or microservices architecture Preferred Skills • Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise/Online administration • Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) • Working knowledge of spatial databases (e.g., PostGIS, SQL Server Spatial) • Familiarity with geospatial libraries like Turf.js, Mapbox GL JS, Deck.gl • Product Owner certification (e.g., CSPO, SAFe PO/PM) If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, please contact Ayush Garg at 610-735-6513 or ayush.garg@akkodisgroup.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.