GIS Developer

Avanti Recruitment; Hopton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK infrastructure firm is seeking a GIS Developer to join their team in Staffordshire. The position involves developing and maintaining GIS systems, with a strong emphasis on ESRI technologies and a focus on real-world applications. The role offers a hybrid work pattern, competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000, and benefits including private healthcare and a matched pension. Candidates should have solid software development skills and experience with ESRI platforms, along with effective communication and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Matched pension

Life insurance

Laptop and mobile phone provided

Qualifications

• Strong experience working with ESRI GIS platforms.
• Software-focused mindset with solid development skills.
• Experience in troubleshooting and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain GIS-based systems and workflows.
• Fix bugs and troubleshoot issues.
• Design and build new solutions as requirements evolve.

Skills

Experience with ESRI GIS platforms

Software development skills

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Clear communication skills

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Python

SQL

Job description

GIS Developer

40,000 – £45,000 | Hybrid | Staffordshire

We are working with a well-established UK infrastructure and highways services business to recruit a GIS Developer into a growing technical team.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys combining software development and GIS, working on real‑world systems that support nationally significant infrastructure projects.

The Company

Our client has been operating for over 30 years and works at the heart of the UK’s highways and drainage network. They support major public sector bodies and Tier 1 contractors, delivering asset management, surveying, and data‑driven services across the country.

The business is in a strong growth phase, with turnover approaching £75m and clear plans to exceed £100m within the next two years, supported by recent and upcoming acquisitions. Technology and data play a critical role in enabling this growth.

The Role

As a GIS Developer, you will join a small specialist team responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving GIS workflows and systems used across live operational environments.

This is not a purely analytical GIS role. You will be :

• Developing and maintaining GIS‑based systems and workflows
• Fixing bugs, troubleshooting issues, and improving existing tools
• Designing and building new solutions as requirements evolve
• Supporting ongoing changes driven by frequent ESRI platform updates
• Working closely with technical and operational stakeholders

The role offers genuine variety, ownership, and the chance to make a visible impact.

Technology Environment

The role is heavily aligned to the ESRI ecosystem, including :

• ArcGIS Pro
• ArcGIS Online
• ArcGIS Field Maps
• Migration away from legacy ArcMap

Key technologies include :

• Python
• ArcPy
• Pandas
• ETL processes
• SQL / SQLite

Desirable experience :

• C# with ArcGIS Pro SDK
• Node.js or JavaScript frameworks

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience working with ESRI GIS platforms
• A software‑focused mindset with solid development skills
• Confident troubleshooting and problem‑solving ability
• Comfortable working in a small team with real responsibility
• Clear communication skills and a practical, delivery‑focused approach

Location & Working Pattern

• Hybrid role with around 3 days per week onsite
• Primary location : Penkridge, Staffordshire
• Train station in the village
• Free parking available
• Easy access from the M6

Salary & Benefits

• 40,000 – £45,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Matched pension
• Life insurance
• Laptop and mobile phone provided

Working hours :

• Monday to Thursday : 08 : 30 – 17 : 00
• Friday : 08 : 30 – 16 : 00

Interview Process

• Stage 1 : 30‑minute video interview
• Stage 2 : Face‑to‑face interview including a technical task