GIS Application Developer

About the role

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a GIS Application Developer based in the United States.

As a GIS Application Developer, you will design, develop, and maintain innovative geospatial applications and technology solutions supporting critical public health initiatives. You will collaborate with GIS analysts, epidemiologists, project coordinators, and technical specialists to build scalable applications that transform complex data into actionable insights. Working within an Agile DevOps environment, you will contribute to the development of web-based and mobile-first solutions, database systems, and interactive mapping tools. You will also support data integration, automate analytical workflows, and optimize application performance to improve operational efficiency. Your work will help strengthen data collection, visualization, and analysis capabilities, including solutions that support emergency response efforts worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects with multidisciplinary teams while contributing to meaningful public-sector and healthcare outcomes.

Accountabilities: - Design, configure, customize, develop, and deploy new features for existing GIS applications and technology solutions based on client requirements.

- Build and maintain scalable software applications, managing data flows, performing routine maintenance, implementing enhancements, and resolving technical issues.

- Develop and maintain project schedules, establish realistic delivery timelines, monitor progress, and ensure milestones are achieved.

- Follow established government software development lifecycle (SDLC) frameworks and prepare all required technical and project documentation.

- Participate in requirements gathering and analysis, advising business owners and analysts on development best practices, workflow optimization, and user story definition.

- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while independently managing assigned tasks and delivering high-quality results with minimal supervision.

- Monitor and optimize application performance, configure services, and support security, licensing, and system administration requirements.

- Provide user management assistance and troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and application-related issues.

- Administer enterprise geodatabases using SQL and support the management, integration, and optimization of geospatial data.

- Develop scripts and automation solutions using Python, JavaScript, and other programming languages to streamline analytical processes and reporting activities.

- Create static and interactive cartographic products, maps, and visualizations that communicate complex geospatial information to diverse audiences.

- Support the development and integration of modern web technologies, geospatial APIs, cloud-native data formats, and mapping frameworks.