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GIS Software Developer

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$86K - $138K/yr

Must have experience with GIS concepts including mapping, spatial analysis, geoprocessing, and data visualization * Solid understanding of object oriented programming, design patterns, and software ...

Must have experience with GIS concepts including mapping, spatial analysis, geoprocessing, and data visualization * Solid understanding of object oriented programming, design patterns, and software ...

Must have experience with GIS concepts including mapping, spatial analysis, geoprocessing, and data visualization * Solid understanding of object oriented programming, design patterns, and software ...

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How much do freelance gis software engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance gis software engineer in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Gis Software Engineer vs GIS Developer?

AspectFreelance Gis Software EngineerGIS Developer
CredentialsTypically requires GIS certifications, programming skills, and software development experienceOften requires GIS certifications, programming knowledge, and experience with GIS platforms
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, remote or on-siteFull-time or part-time employment within organizations or agencies
Employer & Industry UsageClients across various industries, including environmental, urban planning, and techOrganizations, government agencies, and private companies focusing on GIS solutions

Freelance Gis Software Engineers work independently on diverse projects, often remotely, offering flexible services. GIS Developers are typically employed by organizations to develop and maintain GIS applications. Both roles require similar skills and certifications but differ mainly in employment structure and work setting.

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GIS Software Developer

Peraton

Manhattan, NY • On-site, Remote

$86K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


Peraton rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

46th of 204 rated it services


Job description

Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking an experience Senior GIS Developer to join Peraton's First Responder Solutions team delivering mission-critical public safety systems used by major cities and agencies nationwide. As part of our CommandPoint CAD platform development, you will build secure, high-availability dispatch and emergency response software. You will contribute to real-time call-handling, incident management, resource routing and mapping integration that supports law enforcement, fire, and EMS operations. You will work with geospatial data, mapping tools, and interoperable data-sharing frameworks. Your work will directly impact public safety and first responders across jurisdictions, helping communities respond to emergencies quickly and reliably.
Location:
This role may be performed remotely, though candidates located in or willing to work on site in Brooklyn, NY are preferred.
Day to Day Roles and Responsibilities:
Focus
  • Designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions to meet business and technical requirements.
  • Collaborating with teams to implement scalable, secure, efficient, and maintainable code.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving issues to ensure system reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design solutions.
  • Develop and maintain software features, APIs, and integrations.
  • Conduct unit testing, debugging, and code reviews to ensure code quality.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve bugs and performance issues in a timely manner.
  • Document technical designs, system architecture, and code for knowledge sharing.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and contribute to technical innovation.
  • Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that align with business and technical requirements.
  • This role involves writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code, collaborating with teams to gather requirements, and developing scalable features, APIs, and integrations.
  • Responsibilities include unit testing, debugging, and code reviews, as well as troubleshooting issues and documenting technical designs and system architecture.
  • Key outputs include high-quality, tested code, well-documented codebases, robust testing coverage, timely feature implementations, resolved bugs, performance optimization reports, and contributions to team knowledge sharing and innovation.

Key Outputs
  • High-quality, tested, and deployable code.
  • Well-documented codebases with comments and technical documentation.
  • Unit, integration, and contract tests ensuring code quality and robustness.
  • Contributions to code repositories and version control systems.
  • Code review feedback and improvements for team collaboration.
  • Resolved issues and bug fixes documented in tracking systems.
  • Feature implementations delivered on time and aligned with requirements.
  • Knowledge sharing sessions and documentation, per team best practices.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or a Master's degree and 6 years of experience or a High School diploma/equivalent and 12 years of experience.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
  • Strong experience developing applications using C# and modern .NET technologies
  • Must have experience working with ESRI and ArcGIS platforms, including building, analyzing, and maintaining geospatial data solutions
  • Must have experience with GIS concepts including mapping, spatial analysis, geoprocessing, and data visualization
  • Solid understanding of object oriented programming, design patterns, and software engineering best practices
  • Experience working with APIs, system integrations, and version control systems such as Git
  • Experience with testing, debugging, performance tuning, and code quality practices
  • Strong problem solving skills and ability to work in collaborative, cross functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with ArcGIS APIs (JavaScript, Python, or ArcGIS Pro SDK)
  • Experience with spatial databases such as PostGIS or enterprise geodatabases
  • Experience with cloud GIS platforms or services
  • Experience building web based GIS applications
  • Experience with WPF or desktop GIS tools only if truly required

Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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About Peraton

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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017