Junior GIS Developer

Dewberry; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry in Tampa, FL, is seeking a Junior GIS Developer to join our hybrid team. You will work with senior developers to build geospatial solutions using Esri technologies and client frameworks. The role emphasizes data design, testing, documentation, and collaboration on government and commercial projects.

A 0-3 year background in geospatial or data science is expected with Python/JavaScript skills. Dewberry offers opportunities to grow and contribute to real-world engineering and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, GIS or other relevant geospatial or data science related field with 0-3 years of professional experience.
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and/or React.
• Desire to grow as a GIS developer.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, verbal and written communication, design development, and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently using strong organizational skills and operate effectively in team settings using an agile software development approach and tools like Git/GitHub.
• Be a U.S. citizen capable of passing a federal background investigation to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Experience working with ArcGIS Enterprise and Azure or AWS systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior developers to create internal and client-facing geospatial solutions within Esri and custom frameworks.
• Perform needs assessments to identify application and visualization requirements.
• Design data schemas.
• Develop user acceptance testing and documentation.
• Maintain and support applications according to changing business/mission requirements.
• Work on consulting projects for government and commercial clients.
• Participate in testing, supporting, and deploying tools and preparing technical documentation.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

React

Python

Communication skills

Problem solving

Git/GitHub

Agile / Git

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, GIS or other relevant geospatial or data science related field

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

Azure

AWS

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Junior GIS Developer for our Fairfax, VA or Tampa, FL office. This is a hybrid role with 3 days expected in office. Dewberry’s Geospatial and Technology Services creates geospatial and analytical solutions for real-world engineering, environmental, and community problems. Our team performs a variety of data services for our clients including data management, governance, analysis, transformation, automation, and visualization. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior developers to create internal and client-facing geospatial solutions within Esri and custom frameworks.
• Perform needs assessments to identify application and visualization requirements.
• Design data schemas.
• Develop user acceptance testing and documentation.
• Maintain and support applications according to changing business/mission requirements.
• Work on consulting projects for government and commercial clients.
• Participate in testing, supporting, and deploying tools and preparing technical documentation.

Required Skills & Required Experience

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, GIS or other relevant geospatial or data science related field with 0-3 years of professional experience
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and/or React
• Desire to grow as a GIS developer
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving, verbal and written communication, design development, and debugging skills
• Ability to work independently using strong organizational skills and operate effectively in team settings using an agile software development approach and tools like Git/GitHub
• Be a U.S. citizen capable of passing a federal background investigation to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with ArcGIS Enterprise and Azure or AWS systems.

• At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
• Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
• Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $81,000-$104,000 annually in our Tampa, FL office. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.