GIS Developer

Job Description

Position Title: GIS Developer

Location: Phoenix AZ (Hybrid 2 days onsite per week)

Posting ID: 8790

Position Type: Staff Augmentation

Hours: 40 per week Day Shift

Duration: 6 Months (Projected Start: 12/15/2025)

The GIS Developer will be a key member of the GIS team within the Information Technology Division (ITD-GIS) working under the direction of the GIS Supervisor. This role involves designing building enhancing and maintaining GIS web and desktop applications that support internal operations and provide public access to water resource data. These tools enable data-driven decisions for water resource management and planning across Arizona.

This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of two days onsite at the ADWR office in Phoenix AZ. Candidates must be local at time of submission and available for in-person interviews within one week of posting close date .

• Application Development:
  • Gather business requirements and design GIS applications following best practices and ADWR standards.
  • Build custom desktop GIS tools automate workflows and write database queries.
• Application Maintenance:
  • Resolve service requests promptly and update code for compatibility.
  • Maintain GIS tools workflows and queries.
• Communication & Documentation:
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Prepare technical documentation diagrams and help guides.
  • Present technical concepts at meetings and conferences.

• 3 5 years of experience in:
  • Web development in an Esri environment (ArcGIS Developer resources ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript REST services Experience Builder).
  • Python and ArcPy scripting.
  • JavaScript development.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • ArcGIS Pro (basic geospatial analysis editing cartography).
  • Version control (Git) Agile development practices and DevOps workflows.
  • Database systems (Oracle or SQL Server) and intermediate SQL queries.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker preferred).

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science GIS or related field.
• Experience with HTML CSS TypeScript React and responsive design.
• API development and debugging skills.

• Security: Background check required.
• Travel: Not required.
• Local Candidates Only: Must be available for in-person interviews and start within 2 weeks of offer.