GIS Developer

Symbiotic Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite work

Job summary

Symbiotic Group seeks a GIS Developer to design, develop and maintain front-end GIS web applications. The role focuses on ESRI-based mapping, accessibility, and user-friendly interfaces for large-scale platforms. You will work with stakeholders and technical teams through the SDLC to deliver robust solutions.

The ideal candidate has strong TypeScript and React experience, GIS knowledge, and a track record in enterprise web mapping projects, with onsite work as a requirement.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering front-end GIS web applications.
• Proven web UI design and accessibility awareness.
• Strong knowledge of GIS platforms and APIs.
• Ability to translate requirements into tested software.
• Familiarity with ESRI mapping tools and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain front-end apps.
• Translate specs into working, tested applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and SDLC teams.
• Develop reusable code and documentation.
• Perform unit testing and debugging.
• Integrate external services and APIs.
• Provide post‑implementation support.

Skills

Front-end dev

TypeScript

React

Web mapping

UI design

SDLC

GIS knowledge

Tools

ArcGIS Server

ArcGIS Portal

VertiGIS Studio

ESRI Experience Builder

ESRI Web AppBuilder

Job description

We are seeking a GIS Developer with strong experience in web application development, user interface design, and GIS-based web mapping technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, testing, and maintaining front-end applications while working closely with stakeholders and technical teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

This role requires expertise in modern front-end technologies, ESRI-based GIS solutions, accessibility compliance, and the customization of enterprise web mapping platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain front-end applications and user interfaces.
• Translate technical specifications into working, tested applications.
• Create detailed programming specifications and generate high-quality code.
• Perform unit testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and application support.
• Collaborate with technical teams throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Design, code, test, document, deploy, and troubleshoot applications.
• Gather and document requirements from business stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Resolve technical issues related to software implementation, conversions, and migrations.
• Create intuitive and effective user experiences for large-scale web platforms.
• Integrate external services, APIs, and communication protocols where required.
• Support application deployment and post-implementation activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

General Development Experience

• Experience in programming and systems analysis.
• Experience supporting specialized software packages.
• Knowledge of structured development methodologies.
• Experience with application design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Experience using object-oriented and/or third-generation language development tools.
• Experience with one or more programming languages.
• Experience with database technologies, including relational and hierarchical databases.
• Experience using information retrieval packages and query languages.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and meet deadlines.

Front-End Development Skills

• Experience creating web interfaces and user experiences for large-scale web applications.
• Experience working with responsive frameworks.
• Experience integrating social media APIs.
• Experience defining product strategy and roadmaps.
• Experience collaborating with external partners and evaluating integration opportunities.
• Experience conducting beta and pilot testing initiatives.

SDK Customization and Web Mapping Development (30%)

• Experience customizing mapping applications using:
• Experience developing custom web mapping functionality using:
• TypeScript
• React
• Experience building and deploying customized GIS viewers and tools.

ESRI Platform and Application Builders (25%)

• Experience with:
• VertiGIS Studio (Web and Workflow) (preferred)
• ESRI Experience Builder
• ESRI Web AppBuilder
• Experience integrating workflows and external services into mapping applications.
• Familiarity with user management, permissions, and deployment within ESRI environments.

Technical Integration Skills (30%)

• Experience working with:
• ArcGIS REST API
• ArcGIS Server
• ArcGIS Portal
• TypeScript
• HTML
• CSS

Accessibility (10%)

• Experience designing intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.
• Experience developing accessibility-compliant web applications.
• Knowledge of:
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

Public Sector Experience (5%)

• Experience working within public-sector environments, particularly complex multi-stakeholder organizations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience with GIS technologies and web mapping platforms.
• Knowledge of Internet-ready application development.
• Experience with Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodologies.
• Understanding of Information Management principles and practices.
• Experience with middleware and gateway technologies.
• Experience reviewing and modifying installation scripts.
• Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions.
• Experience creating user and system documentation.
• Ability to provide post-implementation support.

Work Arrangement

• Candidates are required to work onsite 5 days per week.

About Symbiotic Digital.

Symbiotic Digital provides the IT Experts you need that solve problems and get things done. See what the top 2% in their field can do for you. (Symbiotic Digital is a division of Symbiotic Group Inc.) We serve customers in two ways, we provide:

• Digital Experts: IT Consulting expertise. Bright Minds That Produce Proven Results
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Serving IT & Business leaders, Symbiotic Digital provides a business system that enable us to provide the Expert Technical staff needed to solve challenging business and IT problems. IT leaders in the most reputable organizations in Canada have relied on Symbiotic Digital to help them staff difficult assignments with proven Experts uniquely evaluated by our proven QMS- Quality Management System Staff Development Model. We are a 100% Indigenous owned company.