GIS Backend Engineer - ArcGIS & AI APIs

Relha LLC

Hartford (CT)

Hybrid

USD 97,000 - 145,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a detail-oriented Software Engineer to join the Enterprise Risk Management IT GIS team. Build and evolve API-backed GIS services atop ArcGIS, with emphasis on backend development in Java, Spring Boot, and AWS.

You will implement AI-first approaches, automate workflows with ArcPy and ArcGIS Pro, and contribute to DevOps pipelines for reliable, scalable platforms. Hybrid work in Hartford, CT 3 days per week, collaborating with product owners and cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong focus on backend development.
Solid understanding of GIS concepts with hands-on experience using Esri ArcGIS technologies.
Strong experience with relational databases hosting ArcGIS SDE Enterprise Geodatabases, specifically Oracle, including database procedural development and use of ArcGIS ST_Geometry functions.
Strong OOP skills with experience in Java and Spring Boot.
Strong appetite to utilize AI tools within a development environment.
Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs.
Experience working in AWS cloud environments, including infrastructure defined with Terraform, with a desire to continue developing cloud expertise.
Proficiency in Python with working knowledge of Arcade and PowerShell.
Experience using API gateway technologies such as Apigee or AWS API Gateway.
Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices and tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, and SonarQube.
Proven ability to work effectively within Agile development teams.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction with both technical teams and business
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field, or comparable experience

Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance GIS platform components including experience APIs and supporting UIs.
Design, develop, and optimize RESTful backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS with an AI first software engineering mindset using GitHub copilot
Install, maintain, manage and support the ArcGIS Enterprise platform and products (Portal, Server, Data Store)
Configure and support Oracle as an ArcGIS Enterprise Geodatabase
Develop and maintain ArcGIS ST_Geometry functions in Oracle for spatial data management
Create and maintain spatial services using ArcGIS Pro projects and Python, including map, feature, and geoprocessing service publications
Develop Python and PowerShell scripts using ArcPy, ArcGIS Pro models, and Jupyter Notebooks to automate business processes, analytics, and data workflows
Support and enhance Python-based processes leveraging ArcGIS, ArcPy APIs, and GIS functions
Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines aligned with Enterprise DevOps practices
Contribute to code reviews, automated testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality, maintainable solutions
Create and maintain technical documentation, including solution designs, SOPs, best practices, and configuration guides to support long-term maintainability and platform stability