Geographic Information System Developer

Overview: The GIS Developer will be responsible for developing, customizing, and supporting GIS applications and tools within the organization’s eGIS environment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with ArcFM, ArcGIS Desktop or ArcGIS Pro, and Esri’s Geometric Network model. Key Responsibilities / Activities Application & Tool Development • Design, develop, and maintain ArcFM and ArcGIS Desktop/Pro custom tools and extensions using .NET (C#)and ArcObjects. • Develop scripts and geoprocessing tools using Python (arcpy) or ModelBuilder to automate data management and QA/QC workflows. • Customize ArcFM workflows, forms, and models to improve editing and data validation processes. • Support and enhance GIS tools used for network tracing, data validation, and asset management. Database & Data Management • Work with Esri Geometric Networks to configure and maintain connectivity models. • Perform versioning, reconcile, and post operations to manage edits across multiple users. • Maintain relationship classes, domains, subtypes, and annotation in the enterprise geodatabase. • Assist in database schema design, data migration, and quality assurance processes. System Support & Maintenance • Support ArcFM desktop users, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance. • Implement configuration changes, patches, and upgrades to ArcFM or ArcGIS software. Documentation & Collaboration • Document customizations, workflows, and data models. • Work with GIS analysts, engineers, and other developers to understand business needs and deliver effective GIS solutions. • Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment of GIS applications and tools. Technical Skills • Strong development experience with ArcFM and ArcGIS Desktop/Pro SDK. • Proficiency with ArcObjects and .NET (C#) for GIS application development. • Solid understanding of Geometric Networks (connectivity, tracing, topology). • Hands-on experience with versioned editing, reconcile/post workflows, relationship classes, and annotation. • Familiarity with Oracle or SQL Server geodatabases and ArcSDE environments. • Working knowledge of Python (arcpy) scripting for automation. Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. • 3–7 years of GIS development experience. • Experience in a utility GIS environment (gas, electric). • Familiarity with data migration or model transition from Geometric Network to Utility Network (a plus but not required).