Arizona State University

GIS Developer

Arizona State University$78K — $90K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience; or equivalent training/experience.
  • Experience with GIS technologies, particularly Esri ArcGIS.
  • Strong programming/scripting skills in Python, ArcPy, and REST APIs.
  • Knowledge of relational databases and geodatabase management.
  • Experience with cloud platforms, primarily AWS, with familiarity in Azure and Google Cloud.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain enterprise GIS solutions tailored to organizational needs.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members and other departments.
  • Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Automate administrative processes and workflows, enhancing efficiency.
  • Conduct rigorous testing of applications and services for quality assurance.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a values-driven organization focusing on inclusion and belonging.
  • Engagement in a culture that fosters collaboration and psychological safety.
  • Flexible work schedule with participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description

Job Profile:

Applications Developer 3

Job Family:

IT Applications

Time Type:

Full time

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

As a GIS Developer within Enterprise Technology, this role contributes to that mission by executing defined projects, products, and services that advance team-level goals; designing, building, and maintaining enterprise solutions across business-critical IT systems using an internal open-source, automation-first approach; and supporting engineers in delivering highly available, reliable services to the ASU community.

Salary Range: $78,000 - $90,000; depending on experience

Essential Duties

  • Works primarily within the scope of well-defined workstreams with high-level guidance from more senior engineers

  • Effectively collaborates to get work done

  • Follows through on commitments, takes responsibility for work, and delivers on time

  • Acts with urgency and delivers high-quality work that will add the most value

  • Listens to understand others and asks clarifying questions; listens to different perspectives and removes biases from words and actions

  • Participates in a 24/7 on-call rotation (including weekends and holidays as needed, as well as covering maintenance windows after hours) within the flexibility of a team

  • Translates requirements into technical solutions

  • Develops customized web applications, web services, mobile, and enterprise solutions

  • Develops and maintains geoprocessing workflows and GIS services using Esri ArcGIS technologies. 

  • Administers, develops, and supports the University's enterprise mapping system, solutions and associated integrations. 

  • Automates GIS workflows and administrative processes using Python, ArcGIS APIs, or other appropriate scripting and development technologies. 

  • Conducts performance, unit, system, integration, and quality assurance testing of applications

  • Assist with processing, quality control, and management of drone-derived imagery, point clouds, and 3D datasets, integrating outputs into GIS platforms and digital twin environments to support planning, operations, and asset management.

  • Assists with applying GeoAI, machine learning, and automated geospatial analysis techniques to extract features, classify assets, detect change, and improve spatial data processing workflows.

  • Upgrades and migrates existing GIS applications, services, and platform components to supported versions and current system architectures. 

  • Works with other ET chapters to ensure org health and security of the platform

  • Keeps up-to-date with new platform features and functionality

  • Adheres to, participates in and implements technical governance set forth by platform teams

  • Manages and monitors all installed systems and infrastructure

  • Provides 2nd and 3rd-level support

  • Troubleshoot application, GIS platform, database, integration, and infrastructure issues in collaboration with other ET teams and vendors. 

  • Leverage AI in routine tasks and contribute ideas for using AI to improve the unit’s efficiency and overall performance.

  • Take responsibility for fostering a positive culture, upholding organizational values, and championing engagement in all its forms.

  • Collaborate across teams and actively participate in ET/ASU events and programs.

Desired Qualifications  

  • Experience with security standards, practices, and controls frameworks

  • Experience with repo management tools and practices (GitHub, BitBucket, etc.)

  • Experience developing or automating GIS workflows using Python, ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Python, REST APIs, or comparable technologies.

  • Experience developing and supporting solutions within the Esri ArcGIS ecosystem, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Server/Portal, ArcGIS Pro, GIS web services, and enterprise geodatabases. 

  • Knowledge of GIS technologies, relational databases and geodatabase management, analysis and modeling

  • Demonstrated ability to model empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence.

  • Experience in a values-driven organization with a strong commitment to inclusion and belonging.

  • Ability to cultivate a psychologically safe environment where all team members can thrive.

  • Capacity to inspire and drive meaningful change in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to support a more sustainable environment.

  • Commitment to leading by example through effective communication, active participation, and advocacy for the institution’s sustainability programs.

Technical tools

  • Experience/certifications for public cloud (primarily AWS, but also Azure and Google Cloud)

  • Experience with Linux and/or Windows OS, including patch management and system maintenance

  • Demonstrable scripting skills (i.e., Bash/Ksh, Powershell, Perl, Python, Ruby)

  • Familiarity with accessibility design principles

  • Experience modeling relational and non-relational data structures utilizing one or more of the following: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, GIS, Neptune, and other semi-structured data formats

  • Knowledge of mobile and embedded systems software design (iOS, Android and Arduino)

  • Experience and familiarity with the essentials of testing

  • Agile experience

  • Experience with Jira and Confluence

  • Familiarity with secure secrets management using Hashicorp Vault and AWS Secrets Manager

Working Environment:

  • Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting, subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse.

  • Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.

  • Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.

  • Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to the resolution of conflicts.

  • Clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

Application Instructions: Please include a cover letter in your application.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Off-Campus: Scottsdale

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$27327.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

  • Cover letter

  • Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

About Arizona State University

Arizona State University (ASU) is a public research university with its main campus in Tempe, Arizona. It is one of the largest public universities in the United States by enrollment. ASU offers degree programs in more than 800 areas of study, including over 250 undergraduate majors and more than 120 graduate programs. ASU is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities ? Very high research activity". ASU's athletic teams are called the Sun Devils and compete in the Pac-12 Conference. ASU has multiple campuses throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, with four regional campuses and several extension centers.
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