Location: West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT)
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is seeking a skilled GIS Application Developer to join our team on a temporary contract basis. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain GIS applications that support essential WVDOT operations. You will work with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and web-based GIS frameworks while collaborating with GIS analysts, programming staff, and other stakeholders.
Design, develop, and maintain GIS applications using Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro SDK, and web-based GIS frameworks
Develop web-based GIS applications using JavaScript, Python, .NET, or other programming languages, including Esri's ArcGIS API for JavaScript and REST services
Integrate GIS applications with enterprise databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL/PostGIS, including spatial query development and optimization
Provide assistance to GIS analysts and programming staff in debugging geoprocessing scripts, web services, and application workflows
Optimize GIS application performance, including map service tuning, caching strategies, and efficient use of spatial data
Utilize version control systems such as Git and implement software development best practices including Agile methodologies, unit testing, and continuous integration
Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, database administrators, and business policy staff
Produce clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
Required Qualifications
Education (one of the following):
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geography, Geomatics, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited institution, OR
Minimum of three (3) years of equivalent work experience
GIS Application Development (Esri):
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining GIS applications using Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro SDK, and web-based GIS frameworks
Web-Based GIS Development:
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in developing web-based GIS applications using JavaScript, Python, .NET, or other programming languages, including use of Esri's ArcGIS API for JavaScript and REST services
Enterprise Database Integration:
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in integrating GIS applications with enterprise databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL/PostGIS, including spatial query development and optimization
Debugging Assistance:
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in providing assistance to GIS analysts and programming staff in debugging geoprocessing scripts, web services, and application workflows
Performance Optimization:
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in optimizing GIS application performance, including map service tuning, caching strategies, and efficient use of spatial data
Version Control & Development Best Practices:
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in utilizing version control systems such as Git, and in implementing software development best practices including Agile methodologies, unit testing, and continuous integration
Communication Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work with project managers, business analysts, database administrators, GIS analysts, programming staff, and business policy staff
Preferred Skills (Not Required but a Plus)
Experience in transportation or government IT environments
Esri certification (e.g., Esri Technical Certification)
Experience with ArcGIS Portal administration
Familiarity with mobile GIS development
Knowledge of spatial data formats and conversion tools
Experience with additional GIS platforms (QGIS, GeoServer)