Senior GIS Developer

Open Systems Technologies; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Systems Technologies is looking for a Senior GIS Developer in Reston, Virginia. This role focuses on designing and implementing geospatial applications, leveraging cloud technologies and AI-driven insights to enhance decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3–7+ years of experience. Key qualifications include expertise in ESRI ArcGIS and strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript, and SQL.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience developing GIS applications and geospatial solutions.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Platform (ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro).
• Experience processing, managing, and analyzing imagery and raster datasets.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing enterprise geospatial applications.
• Supporting cloud-based GIS platforms and location intelligence solutions.
• Collaborating with business and technology teams for scalable solutions.

Skills

GIS development

Cloud technologies

GeoAI capabilities

Python

JavaScript

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geospatial Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS Platform

ArcGIS API for JavaScript

SQL Server

Job description

The Senior GIS Developer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting enterprise geospatial applications, spatial databases, cloud-based GIS platforms, and location intelligence solutions that enable business operations, analytics, risk assessment, and strategic decision-making. This role partners closely with business and technology teams to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative geospatial solutions aligned with enterprise architecture, data governance, and technology standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in GIS development, cloud technologies, and modern GeoAI capabilities, leveraging geospatial analytics, and AI-driven insights to solve complex business challenges and enhance organizational outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geospatial Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7+ years of experience developing GIS applications and geospatial solutions.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Platform (ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro).
• Experience processing, managing, and analyzing imagery and raster datasets using ArcGIS Image Analyst, Spatial Analyst, Raster Analytics, or equivalent geospatial technologies.
• Experience developing automated geospatial workflows for imagery processing, raster analytics, and data extraction.
• Strong programming experience in Python, JavaScript, SQL.
• Experience with GIS APIs and frameworks such as ArcGIS API for JavaScript, REST APIs, and Web Services.
• Experience with relational and spatial databases such as SQL Serv.
• Knowledge of geospatial data formats and standards.