Senior GIS Developer

Resource Data

Senior GIS Developer at Resource Data leading the design and delivery of advanced geospatial solutions. Collaborating with clients to provide technical leadership across the full SDLC.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScript.NETPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and delivery of complex GIS development solutions and architectural frameworks, including geospatial applications, tools, automation, and integrations to resolve ambiguous technical and business challenges
Develop and deploy custom GIS solutions, including web maps, web applications, widgets, and extensions beyond out-of-the-box capabilities
Assess client needs, workflows, and systems to identify opportunities for GIS-driven improvements and efficiencies
Integrate geospatial and non-spatial systems using APIs, SDKs, scripting, and other integration methods
Build, configure, and administer enterprise geodatabases, including schema design, versioning, indexing, and performance optimization
Conduct code reviews, architectural reviews, and design reviews to ensure solution quality and adherence to standards
Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including requirements, architecture diagrams, test plans, and user materials
Support the GIS community of practice through mentorship/career development, knowledge sharing initiatives (e.g., roundtables and workshops), and contributing subject matter expertise to proposal development
Build and maintain strong client relationships through professional communication and reliable delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience in GIS development or a related role
Strong proficiency in one or more of the following development technologies: Python (ArcPy, automation, scripting workflows), JavaScript (for web GIS apps), or modern .NET frameworks
Experience leading the design and delivery of complex GIS solutions using modern GIS platforms (e.g., Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, Esri Utility Network, ArcGIS Online, or similar ecosystems)
Experience migrating legacy spatial data (like Esri's Geometric Network) into the modern ArcGIS Utility Network
Electric, water, and/or gas utility domain expertise
Experience supporting migrations from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro
Experience in the design, administration, and maintenance of enterprise geodatabases (specifically related to integration, security, and publishing workflows)
Experience developing GIS integration with third-party systems and data sources via APIs and middleware platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Find a healthier work-life balance with us
Say goodbye to overtime, long hours, and constant travel
Our culture is built around allowing you to focus on what truly matters to you

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Hard Skills & Tools

GIS developmentPythonJavaScript.NET frameworksgeospatial applicationsenterprise geodatabasesAPI integrationscripting workflowsdata migrationtechnical documentation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationmentorshipclient relationship managementproblem-solvingcollaborationknowledge sharingorganizational skillsattention to detailadaptability