GIS developer

Panoramic Associates Limted; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England seeks a motivated GIS Developer to build and maintain spatial data systems. You will develop web mapping tools and manage spatial datasets to support informed decision-making. The role requires strong technical skills in GIS, ETL pipelines, and communication with various stakeholders. The position offers flexibility with hybrid working and opportunities for professional growth, focusing on impactful geospatial projects.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work

Strong emphasis on technical development

Opportunity to work on high-impact projects

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a GIS Developer or similar role.
• Able to break down complex requirements and deliver solutions.
• Local government experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain GIS applications using modern frameworks.
• Build web-mapping tools and dashboards for operational use.
• Manage and analyse spatial datasets from various sources.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and geospatial legislation.

Skills

Strong technical grounding in ESRI ArcGIS / ArcGIS Online / ArcGIS Enterprise

QGIS and open-source GIS tools

Understanding of geoprocessing

Experience with ETL pipelines

Confident communicator

Cloud-based GIS hosting

Spatial visualisation in Power BI/Tableau

Tools

FME

Python GDAL/OGR

Geopandas

Job description

We are looking for a capable and motivated GIS Developer to build, optimise and maintain the council’s spatial data systems, helping us to make better decisions and deliver high-value services for residents.

You will play a key technical role within the GIS and Data function – designing mapping tools, managing spatial data pipelines, and delivering clear, functional geospatial solutions used across planning, highways, environment, housing and wider council services.

This position suits someone who enjoys solving problems, working with code, and turning spatial data into Practical intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

GIS Development & Technical Delivery

Develop, maintain and enhance GIS applications using modern frameworks and mapping technologies.

Build web-mapping tools, dashboards and geospatial interfaces for operational and strategic use.

Create automated ETL workflows and spatial data integrations between key council systems.

Design, optimise and maintain spatial databases with a focus on availability, performance and data quality.

Spatial Data Management & Analysis

Manage, transform and analyse spatial datasets from multiple internal and external sources.

Develop scripted data quality improvements, metadata standards and geospatial governance controls.

Produce spatial models, reports and analytical outputs to support decision-making.

Maintain core datasets including LLPG, LSG, UPRN, OS mapping layers, asset registers and statutory feeds.

Work closely with service areas to understand requirements and build effective geospatial solutions.

Provide technical guidance, documentation and support for GIS products and users at all levels.

Deliver ad-hoc troubleshooting, system configuration and small enhancements where required.

Research new technologies, automation techniques and geospatial methods to enhance capability.

Contribute to GIS strategy, roadmap planning and service improvement initiatives.

Ensure compliance with data protection, PSN standards and relevant geospatial legislation.

Qualifications

• Commercial or public sector experience as a GIS Developer, Analyst/Programmer or similar role.
• Strong technical grounding in:
• ESRI ArcGIS / ArcGIS Online / ArcGIS Enterprise
• QGIS and open-source GIS tools
• Solid understanding of geoprocessing, coordinate systems, topology and data automation.
• Experience with ETL pipelines (FME, ArcGIS ModelBuilder, Python GDAL/OGR, Geopandas).
• Able to break down complex requirements and deliver practical, well-engineered solutions.
• Confident communicator capable of working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Local government or wider public-sector experience.
• Knowledge of UPRN/USRN, INSPIRE regulations, BS7666 and national geospatial standards.
• Cloud-based GIS hosting experience (Azure, AWS, ESRI Cloud).
• Integration with asset/estate/plan-based or highways systems.
• Spatial visualisation in Power BI/Tableau.
• Experience with live geospatial feeds, remote sensing or IoT mapping.

What We Offer

Flexible hybrid work

Strong emphasis on technical development and progression

Opportunity to work on high-impact geospatial projects across the authority

A focused, collaborative team environment