GDOT Esri ArcGIS Developer 2

GDOT Esri ArcGIS Developer 2 (801698)
State of Georgia
Title/Role: GDOT Esri ArcGIS Developer 2
Region Description:
State of Georgia
Req. Status: Open
No. of Openings: 1
Start Date: 06/15/2026
End Date: 06/30/2027
No New Submittals After: 05/21/2026
Max Submittals by Vendor: 3 Per Opening
Worksite Address: 600 West Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

Agency Interview Type: Either Web Cam or In Person
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Max pay Rate: $53.75 USD Per Hour

Short Description:
Under general supervision, designs, codes, tests, modifies and debugs Esri ArcGIS software.

Complete Description:
Job Summary:
The Georgia Dept. of Transportation (GDOT) is seeking a technical GIS developer for configuring and developing custom Esri ArcGIS Enterprise 11x, 12x (ArcGIS Maps SDK, Experience Builder, ArcGIS Portal/Online/Hub, Field Maps) applications. Applications are deployed within SharePoint web sites. Custom GIS solutions will be integrated within .NET based applications, GDOT databases (Oracle/Oracle Exadata, SQL Server), data warehouse (Oracle Exadata), and enterprise reporting (Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE), Data Visualizer, or Power BI). The candidate will have application programming/development, implementation, and support experience.

• Under broad supervision, designs, codes, tests, modifies and debugs computer software and applications. Researches and analyzes program or systems problems, provides resolutions, and completes documentation. Translates business requirements into development activities in secure, commented, and maintainable code.
• Candidate will be working in the Enterprise GIS Team of IT Applications. Candidates will work with supporting IT team members (database, network, server, etc.) and interacting with management, architects, developers, and business units. The candidate will follow internal SLDC, standards, and accepted best practices for developed solutions.
• The Enterprise GIS team is composed of a support analyst, 2 ArcGIS developers, 2 System Administrators, a data manager, and team leader. The team supports over 180 ArcGIS Desktop users and approximately 60,000 annual ArcGIS Server web visits. Applications support GIS portal, feature mapping, project planning, emergency operations, permitting, safety, and traffic records.
• The team develops enterprise GIS services, applications, and databases. The team coordinates with client, server, network, and database/data warehouse personnel to support and develop the underlying IT solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Designs and develops customized web applications, webservices, mobile, and enterprise solutions
• Designs and develops geoprocessing and GIS web services
• Designs and develops GIS web editing/mapping applications
• Conducts performance, unit, system, integration, and quality assurance testing of applications
• Maintains existing applications/services
• Upgrades and migrates existing applications/services to current version/systems architecture
• Implements controls to protect system/data security
• Documents GIS solutions and provides required documentation/artifacts
• Works closely with other developers and architects
• Collaborates on IT Project teams, estimates work effort and completes tasks on-time as per agreed project schedule(s)
• Addresses critical or complex GIS support issues/problems
• Engages vendor/IT staff in complex troubleshooting or system correction
• Automates data processing via ETL scripts
• Ensures alignment with standards/guidelines, provides technical guidance/strategy, and mentors GIS staff

Work Terms and Conditions:

• 8 Hour workdays on a fixed schedule (i.e. not a flex-schedule), starting no earlier than 7:00AM Eastern Time, starting no later than 9:00AM Eastern Time, Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
• GDOT has NOT specified a number of days onsite vs remote. However, local candidates (i.e. able to come in office) will be preferred over an out of state candidates (i.e. remote worker). GDOT prefers candidates who can demonstrate they have the capability to work a hybrid work schedule which is a combination of remote and in-office work. Candidate capacity (i.e. days they could come into the office) to work a hybrid work schedule will be discussed during interviews.

• The consultant will follow all applicable State of Georgia and GDOT policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and accepted best practices.
• The position end date is set for the end of the GDOT Fiscal Year. GDOT may exercise the option to renew contracts in one-year increments. Several successful consultants have continued working for several years with contract extensions. However, GDOT is under no obligation to extend contracts and may terminate employment at any time.
• When teleworking or working remotely, consultant must have suitable internet connection and environment to comply with GDOT telework policies.
• GDOT will reimburse authorized travel expense lodging and meals. GDOT will reimburse authorized travel use of a personal vehicle. Any travel expenses to start work or relocate to Georgia or will not be reimbursed. All travel expense reimbursement shall be in accordance with State Accounting Office Travel Policy: https://sao.georgia.gov/travel/state-travel-policy
• The Department has 13 holidays, which consultants are not allowed to work nor make up any time for those holiday weeks without management's approval. Consultants are not to take extended leave during their first year of service (e.g. greater than 1week).
• Consultant must have cell phone which can be used for business calls.
• GDOT does not provide free parking. All routine commuting expenses are the responsibility of the consultant.

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience
Programming/application development experience Required 4 Years
PL/SQL, SQL Required 4 Years
Python Scripting or ArcPy Required 4 Years
Esri ArcGIS Server services and GeoProcessing services development Required 3 Years
ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise Server (i.e. Portal for Organizations), or Hub/Community experience as Administrator Required 3 Years
Esri Web/Experience Builder, Arcade Required 3 Years
Desktop GIS (ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap) Required 2 Years
Experience with modern web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), Git, and frameworks such as Angular or React, etc. Required
Bachelor's in geography, GIS, computer science, or a related field Required
Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas, whether to other technical peers or non-technical project managers or customers Required
Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills Required
Ability to isolate/solve any number of problems from code bugs to database connectivity to application server or operating system failures Required
Knowledge of geospatial and mapping concepts such as spatial analysis, map projections, etc. Required
Knowledge of IT security concepts and implementation patterns within Esri technology Required
Experience with ArcGIS Apps - Field Maps, Navigator, Survey 123, Operations Dashboard, etc. Required
Esri Javascript SDK (must be capable of developing widgets and not just using Experience Builder) Highly desired
Esri Geoevent Server/Velocity, Roads and Highways, and/or Image Server Experience Highly desired
Geodatabase Administration experience with multi-user versioned environment Highly desired
Experience with Esri Roads and Highways, Dynamic segmentation and linear referencing systems/methods, transportation data models Highly desired
URISA GISP or Esri Developer/Enterprise Certification Highly desired
Experience with SafeSoftware Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) Highly desired
ArcGIS Pro add-in Development experience Highly desired
Experience with current technology implementation patterns including service-oriented and cloud Desired