Software Developer - Senior GIS application development

Software Developer – Job Description Project Background The role supports and enhances the Child Care Inspection System (CCIS) application hosted on the GeoHub platform. GeoHub is a geospatial data discovery platform that supports childcare-related programs through geospatial data consolidation, spatial analysis, and map visualization. The objective is to provide insights and trends that help inform policy and funding decisions. Work Arrangement: • 5 days onsite (Monday–Friday) • Ontario Public Service (OPS) environment Key Responsibilities GIS Application Development & Support • Provide technical expertise and leadership in the design, development, and maintenance of GIS-based applications. • Analyze business requirements and recommend GIS technology solutions. • Conduct Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and prototype development. • Design application development plans and technical specifications. • Research emerging GIS technologies and industry trends. • Participate in inter/intra-ministerial committees and technical working groups. GIS Services & Automation • Lead development of geoprocessing and GIS web services. • Develop and maintain server-side geoprocessing workflows and automation scripts. • Manage GIS data integration and spatial analysis solutions. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and modernization efforts. Leadership & Knowledge Transfer • Provide technical guidance and leadership. • Mentor team members and facilitate knowledge transfer. • Build technical capabilities within the organization. Requirements Required Technical Skills (65%) GIS & ESRI Technologies • Strong knowledge of: • 3-tier systems architecture • GIS theory and principles • Cartography • Spatial information management • Model building • Geoprocessing • ESRI ArcGIS suite • Web Mapping Services (WMS) • Web Feature Services (WFS) Advanced Experience With • ArcGIS Pro • ArcGIS Enterprise • ArcGIS Online • ArcGIS Portal • ArcGIS Server • ArcGIS Dashboards • Experience Builder • Arcade • ESRI JavaScript API • ArcPy Programming & Development • Python • R • .NET Framework • JavaScript • HTML • CSS • Responsive Design Databases & Integration • Oracle • Azure SQL • Microsoft SQL Server • PL/SQL • Stored Procedures • Database Triggers • Spatial Database Design Cloud & APIs • Azure Cloud Technologies • REST APIs • SOAP Services • AJAX • XML • JSON Accessibility • Experience developing maps and applications compliant with WCAG 2.0 AA standards. Benefits Analytical & Evaluative Skills (15%) • Analyze client requirements and recommend appropriate technical solutions. • Perform spatial analysis and geographic data management. • Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses. • Translate business requirements into technical specifications. • Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends. Project Management, Communication & Customer Service (15%) • Prepare reports, presentations, documentation, and training materials. • Strong stakeholder consultation and advisory skills. • Excellent customer service orientation. • Project planning, scheduling, risk management, and execution monitoring. • Technical leadership and project coordination experience. Public Sector Experience (5%) • Previous Ontario Public Service (OPS) or broader Public Sector experience is preferred. Must-Have Skills • GIS theory, cartography, spatial analysis, geoprocessing. • ESRI ArcGIS suite. • ArcGIS Pro. • ArcGIS Online, Portal, and Server administration. • ArcGIS Enterprise development. • Experience Builder, Dashboards, Arcade, ESRI JavaScript API. • ArcPy development and automation. • Python and/or R programming. • .NET, JavaScript, HTML, CSS. • Spatial data analysis and geographic dataset management. Nice-to-Have • Prior Ontario Government (OPS) experience. • Broader public sector GIS application development experience. Submission Information • Closing Date: June 10, 2026, 12:00 PM EST • Work Location: Onsite (5 days per week) • Maximum Submissions: 1 candidate per supplier. Top of Form Bottom of Form

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