Geospatial Web Applications Developer

MSGIC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MSGIC seeks a Geospatial Application Developer to serve as a technical lead for modern, web-based GIS solutions used in Maryland. The role emphasizes design, development, and maintenance of GIS applications, ensuring accessibility per Maryland standards and governance of spatial data in an enterprise SQL Server environment.

The candidate will conduct advanced geospatial analyses with Python and SQL, review outputs, and embed results into interactive dashboards for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience performing advanced geospatial analyses within a SQL Server environment.
• Ability to design, develop, enhance and maintain web-based GIS solutions with accessibility compliance.
• Experience embedding analytical outputs into dynamic web tools, dashboards and visualizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for GIS web solutions and applications.
• Perform advanced spatial analyses using Python and SQL; validate methods and outputs.
• Lead data policy, metadata standards and lifecycle management for enterprise GIS.
• Create technical documentation and conduct staff trainings on GIS standards.

Skills

Python

Geospatial analysis

Data governance

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

The Geospatial Application Developer serves as a technical lead within the Geospatial Applications and Technology (GAT) unit. This position is responsible for the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of interactive, state-of-the-art, web-based GIS solutions and applications, ensuring compliance with Maryland’s accessibility standards. The role performs advanced geospatial analyses within an enterprise-level Microsoft SQL Server environment, upholding strong data governance practices and providing quality assurance for analytical outputs. Additionally, this role provides support for the 2030 Census. The Geospatial Application Developer supports the Department’s strategic goals and statewide initiatives through modern, data-driven solutions.

Serves as a technical lead on conducting a range of spatial analyses using Python, SQL, along with ArcGIS Pro. Reviews and validates analytical methods, scripts, and outputs produced by junior staff or project teams. Embed analytical outputs into dynamic web tools, dashboards, and visualizations for stakeholders.

Lead the development and implementation of spatial data policies, procedures, and metadata standards to ensure data quality, integrity, security, and lifecycle management within the enterprise GIS environment. Identify, evaluate, and lead the integration of new GIS tools, software, database architecture, and automation processes including advancements in machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to continuously improve operational efficiency. Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including data dictionaries, and conduct training sessions to ensure staff compliance with established GIS operational standards and best practices.