Geographic Information Systems Engineer

Mainz Brady Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainz Brady Group in Dallas is seeking an experienced GIS software professional to design, develop, test, and support Esri GIS solutions. You will troubleshoot incidents, integrate data across systems via APIs, and translate requirements into technical solutions.

The role requires hands-on ArcGIS Enterprise/Online experience, strong SQL knowledge, and the ability to document complex systems. Collaboration with stakeholders and guidance to peers are key aspects of the job.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience designing, developing, and supporting Esri GIS solutions.
• Hands-on ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise GIS infrastructure, applications, and web services.
• Knowledge of spatial databases and SQL development.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving complex GIS application and infrastructure issues.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Experience using Jira and Git within a GIS software development environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, development, testing, implementation, and support of GIS software applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day application and system incidents to maintain service reliability and availability.
• Consume, transform, integrate, and update data between multiple systems using integration technologies and APIs.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify and define application requirements and technical needs.
• Analyze requests for application changes, enhancements, and modifications and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
• Create and maintain technical and business documentation, including application requirements, objectives, deliverables, specifications, and system documentation.
• Write, translate, test, and maintain software programs and applications based on technical specifications and end-user requirements.
• Prepare system, application, context, and infrastructure diagrams to support development and analysis.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to application developers and other IT team members.
• Support ongoing system maintenance and help ensure established SLAs are met.
• Work with end users on systems analysis, general system design, and detailed system design.
• Train end users on new or modified applications, reporting tools, and analytics capabilities.
• Prepare status reports and communicate project or assignment progress to management and team members.
• Stay current with evolving programming languages, GIS technologies, development tools, utilities, and client/server technologies.

Skills

Spatial data management

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting GIS

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

SQL

Jira

Git

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, development, testing, implementation, and support of GIS software applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day application and system incidents to maintain service reliability and availability.
• Consume, transform, integrate, and update data between multiple systems using integration technologies and APIs.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify and define application requirements and technical needs.
• Analyze requests for application changes, enhancements, and modifications and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
• Create and maintain technical and business documentation, including application requirements, objectives, deliverables, specifications, and system documentation.
• Write, translate, test, and maintain software programs and applications based on technical specifications and end-user requirements.
• Prepare system, application, context, and infrastructure diagrams to support development and analysis.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to application developers and other IT team members.
• Support ongoing system maintenance and help ensure established SLAs are met.
• Work with end users on systems analysis, general system design, and detailed system design.
• Train end users on new or modified applications, reporting tools, and analytics capabilities.
• Prepare status reports and communicate project or assignment progress to management and team members.
• Stay current with evolving programming languages, GIS technologies, development tools, utilities, and client/server technologies.

Follow established IT procedures, development standards, naming conventions, and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

4+ years of experience designing, developing, and supporting Esri GIS solutions.

Required Skills

Hands-on experience with ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online environments.

Experience supporting enterprise GIS infrastructure, applications, and web services.

Knowledge of spatial databases and SQL development.

Experience diagnosing and resolving complex GIS application and infrastructure issues.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Experience using Jira and Git within a GIS software development environment.

Preferred Skills

Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.

Knowledge of utility-sector GIS implementations.

Experience with mobile GIS technologies and field workforce solutions.

Experience with real-time GIS capabilities.