GIS Developer

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

Job summary

A growing technology and engineering firm in Stafford is seeking a GIS Developer to work within a collaborative team. This hybrid role involves developing and improving GIS workflows using modern technologies like Esri ArcGIS and Python. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills and an opportunity to influence digital strategy within the company.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Matched pension

Life insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Laptop and mobile phone provided

Qualifications

• Experience with Python and GIS technologies.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies is beneficial.
• Ability to support digital transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain GIS tools and workflows.
• Support projects moving away from legacy systems.
• Automate data handling processes.

Skills

Python

ArcGIS Pro

SQL

ArcPy

Collaboration

Tools

Esri ArcGIS

Git

Node.js

React

Job description

Overview

GIS Developer – Hybrid working in Stafford (3 days in office).

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Private Healthcare + Matched Pension + Life Cover.

The Company

Avanti is representing a long-established engineering and technology business that delivers nationwide data, surveying, and maintenance solutions across large-scale UK projects. The company is growing fast, with turnover currently over £70 million and targeting £100 million within two years.

The Role

This is a great opportunity for a GIS Developer who wants to work with modern Esri technology in a small, collaborative team that has real influence within the business. You will take ownership of developing and improving GIS workflows that underpin critical infrastructure projects across the UK. Your work will help automate, streamline, and enhance nationwide data systems that support major public sector clients and Tier 1 engineering contractors.

What You7ll Be Doing

• Developing and maintaining GIS tools and workflows using Python, ArcPy, SQL, and Esri ArcGIS Pro/Online
• Supporting digital transformation projects as the company moves away from legacy ArcMap systems
• Designing, building, and testing scripts and microservices to automate data handling
• Collaborating closely with a mid-level GIS developer and technical leads
• Mentoring colleagues and supporting innovation across the team

Tech Environment

• Esri ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro
• Python, ArcPy, Pandas, SQL Lite, SQLAlchemy
• C# (ArcGIS Pro SDK), Node.js, React
• ETL tools, Version Control (Git/Subversion)
• Agile environment with opportunities to shape new processes

What7s in it for you

• £40,000 - £45,000 salary
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 remote)
• Private healthcare, matched pension, life insurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Real opportunity to shape digital strategy in a fast-growing company

Interview Process

• Stage 1: 30-minute Teams call
• Stage 2: Face-to-face interview