GIS Map Developer

Idexcel; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Idexcel is seeking a senior GIS engineer to design and develop mapping applications, automate geospatial analyses, and translate business needs into scalable GIS solutions in the Washington, DC area.

You will work with ArcGIS, QGIS, Leaflet and OpenLayers, collaborate with stakeholders across teams, and ensure data management and web mapping capabilities align with project goals and security standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS software for geospatial applications.
• Understanding of geospatial data formats, projections, and cartography.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills to translate technical concepts to non-technical terms.
• Working knowledge of GIS platforms like ArcGIS, QGIS, and web mapping technologies.
• Familiarity with spatial databases and cloud computing services.
• ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo are commonly used for geographic data creation and analysis.
• APIs like ESRI Map APIs, Leaflet, and OpenLayers to integrate mapping into web apps.
• Git for version control and collaboration in GIS projects.

Responsibilities

• Work with GIS software and platforms, along with programming languages and tools for web mapping and spatial data management.
• Analyze and translate business requirements into efficient geospatial software designs that meet organizational needs and align with business goals.
• Design and develop mapping applications, including user interfaces and spatial analysis features.
• Build interactive web maps using web mapping technologies.
• Handle and manipulate geospatial data.
• Utilize GIS software such as ArcGIS and cloud-based platforms for mapping tasks.
• Automate geospatial analysis processes and customize GIS software for project needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and team members to ensure database design meets project requirements.

Skills

ArcGIS software

Geospatial data formats

Cartography

Problem solving

Communication skills

GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS)

Spatial databases

Cloud computing

Leaflet/OpenLayers

Git version control

Education

Degree in applicable field

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

MapInfo

Job description

Work with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) software and platforms, along with programming languages and tools for web mapping and spatial data management

Analyze and translate business requirements into efficient geospatial software designs that meet the needs of the organization and align with the business goals and processes.

Design and develop mapping applications, including user interfaces and spatial analysis features.

Build interactive web maps using web mapping technologies.

Handle and manipulate geospatial data.

Utilize GIS software such as ArcGIS and cloud‑based platforms for mapping tasks.

Automate geospatial analysis processes and customize GIS software for project needs.

Collaborate with stakeholders and team members to ensure database design meets project requirements.

Knowledge with the following qualifications:

• Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS software for geospatial applications.
• Understanding of geospatial data formats, projections, and cartography.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and business users, and to translate technical concepts into non‑technical terms.
• Working knowledge of GIS platforms like ArcGIS, QGIS, and web mapping technologies.
• Familiarity with spatial databases and cloud computing services.
• Software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, and MapInfo are commonly used for creating and analyzing geographic data.
• Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) like ESRI Map APIs, Leaflet, and OpenLayers to integrate mapping and geospatial functionalities into web applications.
• Tools like Git for version control and collaboration to develop GIS applications in a team environment.

Working knowledge (2+ years experience) of one of more of the following qualifications:

• Working knowledge of GIS principles and spatial data concepts
• Knowledge/experience with Agile Methodologies
• Knowledge/experience of SDLC practices
• DevSecOps, Secure Coding practices, and the Solutions Development Framework (Docker, Jenkins, GitLab)
• Experience with Cloud architecture, design and development
• Knowledge of business process re‑engineering principles and processes
• Change Management and Configuration Management (VersionOne, ServiceNow, etc)
• Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)

Additional Required Skills/ Experience:

• A minimum of eight (8) to twelve (12) years’ relevant experience
• A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.
• Typically performs all functional duties independently.