Senior GIS Developer Category: Software Development/ Engineering
Main location: United States, Virginia, Reston
Position ID:J0626-1147
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Description: CGI is seeking a Senior GIS Developer to design, build, implement, and support enterprise geospatial applications, spatial databases, cloud-based GIS platforms, and location intelligence solutions. This role will help enable business operations, analytics, risk assessment, and strategic decision-making through scalable and secure geospatial technology.
This role is located at a client site in Reston, VA. A hybrid working model is acceptable.
Your future duties and responsibilities: CGI is seeking a Senior GIS Developer to design, build, implement, and support enterprise geospatial applications, spatial databases, cloud-based GIS platforms, and location intelligence solutions. This role will help enable business operations, analytics, risk assessment, and strategic decision-making through scalable and secure geospatial technology.
The Senior GIS Developer will work closely with business stakeholders, data teams, and technology partners to deliver modern GIS solutions aligned with enterprise architecture, data governance, and technology standards. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on GIS development experience, strong cloud knowledge, and familiarity with emerging GeoAI capabilities to solve complex business problems using geospatial analytics, imagery, raster data, and AI-driven insights.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role: . 5+ years of experience designing and developing GIS applications and enterprise geospatial solutions.
. Hands-on knowledge of the Esri ArcGIS platform, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Pro.
. Experience working with imagery and raster datasets, including processing, analysis, and data extraction.
. Ability to build automated geospatial workflows for raster analytics, imagery processing, and spatial data pipelines.
. Proficiency with Python, JavaScript, and SQL for GIS development and automation.
. Experience using GIS APIs and services, including ArcGIS API for JavaScript, REST APIs, and web services.
. Working knowledge of relational and spatial databases such as SQL Server and PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
. Understanding of geospatial data formats, spatial data standards, and data management practices.
. Familiarity with cloud-based GIS environments, preferably in AWS-heavy enterprise settings.
. Ability to collaborate with business and technical teams to translate requirements into practical GIS solutions.
. Interest or experience in GeoAI, geospatial analytics, and AI-enabled location intelligence is highly valuable.
Desired Skillset:
Relevant GIS, cloud, or ESRI certifications would be a plus,
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Geospatial Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Other Information:
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $94,200.00 - $154,300.00.
CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: . Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan . Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time . Paid parental leave .Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . Wellness and Well-being programs
Skills: - ArcGIS Server
- Communication
- JavaScript
- Postgre SQL
- Python
- SQL
- Amazon Web Services Cloud
