Senior Developer

Emergent Professional Resources L.P. (EPR); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company is seeking a Senior Software Developer to maintain applications supporting GIS and midstream business processes. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of software development experience, particularly with GIS technologies or oil & gas workflows. This hands-on role requires proficiency in SQL Server and at least one programming language such as C#, Java, or Python. You will work collaboratively across technical and business teams, ensuring high-quality and scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with GIS technologies or midstream oil & gas systems and workflows.
• Strong experience with SQL Server.
• Strong experience in at least one of C#, Java, Python.

Responsibilities

• Maintain applications that support GIS and midstream business processes.
• Work with spatial and non-spatial data to build reliable, high-performance systems.
• Develop and optimize SQL Server databases, queries, stored procedures, and data integrations.
• Collaborate with GIS analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design sessions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and data issues.
• Mentor junior developers and promote best practices in coding, testing, and documentation.

Skills

C#

Java

Python

SQL Server

GIS technologies

Tools

Esri/ArcGIS

Job description

Our oil and gas client seeking a Senior Software Developer with experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This role requires strong backend and frontend development skills, with a focus on data-driven applications that integrate spatial and operational data. The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on developer who can collaborate across technical and business teams to deliver scalable, high‑quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain applications that support GIS and midstream business processes
• Work with spatial and non-spatial data to build reliable, high-performance systems
• Develop and optimize SQL Server databases, queries, stored procedures, and data integrations
• Collaborate with GIS analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design sessions
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and data issues
• Mentor junior developers and promote best practices in coding, testing, and documentation

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Experience with GIS technologies or midstream oil & gas systems and workflows
• Strong experience with SQL Server
• Strong experience in at least one of the following languages: C#, Java, Python

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with GIS platforms (e.g., Esri/ArcGIS, spatial databases, map services)
• Background in the midstream energy industry