GIS Developer

Devoteam Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Devoteam Middle East is seeking a Senior GIS Architect to design and deliver enterprise GIS solutions in the Middle East region. You will develop GIS web apps, integrate with enterprise systems, and lead technical delivery with cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong ArcGIS expertise, vendor coordination, and client-facing consulting skills to ensure secure, scalable GIS services across government, utilities and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, GIS, Geomatics or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in GIS development and enterprise GIS environments.
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS-based solutions.
• Experience with government, utilities, infrastructure or smart-city projects.
• Experience coordinating GIS implementation vendors and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance enterprise GIS web applications, portals, dashboards, and executive apps.
• Integrate GIS platforms with enterprise systems via REST APIs and data flows.
• Configure, publish, secure, and optimize enterprise geospatial services.
• Analyze requirements, prepare designs, and document technical specs.
• Coordinate with IT, data, cybersecurity, and other technical teams.
• Work with client stakeholders to deliver GIS solutions with high quality and security.
• Provide technical guidance and support to GIS developers and project teams.

Skills

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Portal

ArcGIS Server

ArcPy Python

ArcGIS Maps SDK

ArcGIS REST API

ArcGIS Experience Builder

ArcGIS Dashboards

Geoprocessing

SQL Server

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS/CS

Postgraduate GIS training

Tools

ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript

ArcGIS REST API

ArcGIS Experience Builder

ArcGIS Dashboards

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise GIS Development

• Develop and enhance enterprise GIS web applications, portals, dashboards and executive applications.
• Develop GIS solutions using ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, ArcGIS Experience Builder and ArcGIS Dashboards.
• Develop GIS automation scripts and geoprocessing solutions using Python and ArcPy.

GIS Integration Architecture

• Integrate GIS platforms with enterprise business systems using REST APIs, web services, databases and integration technologies.
• Design GIS solution, application integration and data-flow architectures.
• Support integration between ArcGIS Enterprise and enterprise platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, CRM and ArcGIS Enterprise.

GIS Services

• Configure, publish, secure, troubleshoot and optimize enterprise geospatial services.
• Support and manage ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Server and Enterprise Geodatabases.
• Manage GIS users, roles, permissions, services and configurations.
• Support GIS environment performance, availability, security, backup recovery and disaster recovery requirements.

Technical Delivery

• Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into scalable GIS solutions.
• Prepare technical requirements specifications, solution designs and technical documentation.
• Conduct technical Proofs of Concept (PoCs) and provide technical recommendations.
• Coordinate with IT Infrastructure, Applications, Data, Cybersecurity and other technical teams.
• Technically coordinate and manage GIS implementation vendors and teams.

Stakeholder Management

• Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into scalable GIS solutions.
• Prepare technical requirements specifications, solution designs and technical documentation.
• Conduct technical Proofs of Concept (PoCs) and provide technical recommendations.
• Coordinate with IT Infrastructure, Applications, Data, Cybersecurity and other technical teams.
• Technically coordinate and manage GIS implementation vendors and teams.

Client-Facing Consulting

• Work closely with client stakeholders to understand requirements and provide appropriate GIS solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex GIS application integration service and infrastructure issues.
• Provide technical guidance and support to GIS developers and project teams.
• Ensure successful delivery of GIS solutions while maintaining high standards of quality, performance and security.

Technical Support

• Work closely with client stakeholders to understand requirements and provide appropriate GIS solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex GIS application integration service and infrastructure issues.
• Provide technical guidance and support to GIS developers and project teams.
• Ensure successful delivery of GIS solutions while maintaining high standards of quality, performance and security.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, GIS, Geomatics, Engineering, or a related field.

Relevant postgraduate education or specialized GIS training is an advantage.

Professional Experience

7 years of experience in GIS development and enterprise GIS environments.

Strong experience in enterprise GIS web development and ArcGIS-based solutions.

Experience working with government, utilities, infrastructure, industrial cities or smart-city projects.

Experience designing and implementing GIS applications, integrations, services and enterprise GIS solutions.

Experience working with clients and multidisciplinary technical teams.

Experience technically coordinating GIS implementation vendors and teams is preferred.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Server and Enterprise Geodatabases.

Strong experience with ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript and ArcGIS REST API.

Proficiency in Python / ArcPy for GIS automation and geoprocessing.

Strong SQL skills and experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and/or PostgreSQL.

Experience with ArcGIS Experience Builder and ArcGIS Dashboards.

Experience in GIS integration with REST APIs, web services, databases and enterprise applications.

Knowledge of GIS solution, application, integration and data-flow architecture.

Experience with GIS service publishing, security, troubleshooting and performance optimization.

Knowledge of enterprise authentication and security concepts, including SSO, Active Directory, and SSL certificates.

Knowledge of High Availability, Disaster Recovery, backup/recovery, RPO/RTO, and Business Continuity is preferred.

Experience with ArcGIS Monitor or similar enterprise monitoring technologies is an advantage.

Certifications

GISP (GIS Professional)

Relevant Esri / ArcGIS certifications

Relevant cloud, database, or enterprise architecture certifications

Soft Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.

Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Consulting and client-facing mindset.

Strong technical ownership and accountability.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strong troubleshooting and decision-making capabilities.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, GIS, Geomatics, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant postgraduate education or specialized GIS training is an advantage.
• Professional Experience: 7+ years of experience in GIS development and enterprise GIS environments. Strong experience in enterprise GIS web development and ArcGIS-based solutions. Experience working with government, utilities, infrastructure, industrial cities, or smart-city projects. Experience designing and implementing GIS applications, integrations, services, and enterprise GIS solutions. Experience working with clients and multidisciplinary technical teams. Experience technically coordinating GIS implementation vendors and teams is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Server, and Enterprise Geodatabases. Strong experience with ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript and ArcGIS REST API. Proficiency in Python / ArcPy for GIS automation and geoprocessing. Strong SQL skills and experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and/or PostgreSQL. Experience with ArcGIS Experience Builder and ArcGIS Dashboards. Experience in GIS integration with REST APIs, web services, databases, and enterprise applications. Knowledge of GIS solution, application, integration, and data-flow architecture. Experience with GIS service publishing, security, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. Knowledge of enterprise authentication and security concepts, including SSO, Active Directory, and SSL certificates. Knowledge of High Availability, Disaster Recovery, backup/recovery, RPO/RTO, and Business Continuity is preferred. Experience with ArcGIS Monitor or similar enterprise monitoring technologies is an advantage.
• Certifications: GISP (GIS Professional). Relevant Esri / ArcGIS certifications. Relevant cloud, database, or enterprise architecture certifications.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication and presentation skills. Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills. Analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Consulting and client-facing mindset. Strong technical ownership and accountability. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong troubleshooting and decision-making capabilities.