United States onlyJob Title: GIS Specialist – Platform Integration & Feature Extension (ESRI)
Location: Remote
Job Type: Contract - Part-time (10 hours a week)
Department: Technology
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced GIS Specialist with deep expertise in ESRI platform integration and the development of advanced GIS capabilities. In this role, you will lead the integration of internal and external systems with ESRI/GIS platforms, while also building custom features and functions that enhance and extend native GIS capabilities.
This role requires extensive hands-on experience with data flow into and out of GIS systems, and a strong understanding of spatial data architecture and geospatial development best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement platform integrations with ESRI ArcGIS and related GIS libraries.
Extend and customize ESRI features using tools such as ArcGIS API for JavaScript, ArcPy, and ArcGIS Pro SDK.
Create scalable services and tools to support geospatial analysis, data visualization, and spatial data management.
Build automated data pipelines to ingest and export geospatial data across enterprise platforms.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and secure data exchange between GIS and other enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, asset management, IoT).
Ensure high data integrity and performance in GIS workflows through schema validation, versioning, and topology rules.
Document integration architecture, feature designs, workflows, and technical decisions.
Troubleshoot and resolve integration and data flow issues across GIS and connected platforms.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geography, Geospatial Sciences, Computer Science, or related field.
5+ years of experience working with GIS technologies, including extensive ESRI platform integration.
Proven expertise with ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, ArcPy, and ArcGIS APIs (REST, JavaScript).
Strong understanding of geospatial data structures, coordinate systems, and data transformation processes.
Experience building and maintaining bi-directional data flows between GIS and other systems (e.g., databases, APIs, cloud services).
Proficiency in scripting (Python, JavaScript) and working with geospatial formats (Shapefile, GeoJSON, GDB, KML).
Familiarity with data ETL tools, SQL databases, and geospatial extensions (e.g., PostGIS, Spatial SQL).
Ability to translate complex business needs into technical GIS solutions.
Preferred Skills
Experience with cloud-based GIS integrations (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Knowledge of geospatial standards and interoperability (OGC, WMS/WFS, etc.).
Background in asset management, urban planning, environmental monitoring, or similar GIS-intensive domains.
Familiarity with Agile software development and DevOps practices.
