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Job Title: GIS Developer

Reports To: Director, GIS Development

Primary Location: Denver, CO (in-office in CO)

Non-Exempt: $30.00-$45.00

Company Profile:

Congruex is looking for a GIS Solutions Developer to join our team. Learn more about it at www.congruex.com.

Who is Congruex

Congruex designs and builds digital communications infrastructure. The work we do enables the connectivity for nearly everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions.

We deliver a full suite of digital infrastructure services under a single platform by aligning our engineering and in-market construction operating units. Our vision is to be the best end-to-end provider of digital infrastructure services in the U.S. and our core values of GRIT connect everything we do.

We are the One Congruex Family. We are building tomorrow together.

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The Position

Participate in the development, enhancement, and support of GIS software applications, enterprise geospatial systems, and related automation tools. This role will focus heavily on ESRI-based web GIS development, enterprise integrations, user interface development, spatial data workflows, and process automation supporting various business teams.

The GIS Developer will work closely with business stakeholders and IT teams to design, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable GIS web applications, tools, services, and automation processes within the ESRI technology stack.

Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

· Design, develop, test, and maintain GIS web applications and custom tools using ESRI technologies.

· Develop modern web-based GIS user interfaces using JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and ESRI JavaScript APIs.

· Build and support applications utilizing ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, and custom web GIS frameworks.

· Develop and maintain GIS automation scripts and workflows using Python, ArcPy, ArcGIS Python API, and Arcade expressions.

· Support enterprise GIS integrations with databases, APIs, and third-party systems.

· Develop, configure, and maintain FME workflows for ETL processes, data transformation, and system integrations.

· Assist in administration and support of enterprise geodatabases and GIS infrastructure environments.

· Review, optimize, and refactor existing codebases for performance, scalability, maintainability, and security.

· Collaborate with business teams to identify workflow improvements and automation opportunities.

· Participate in software testing, debugging, QA/QC processes, and deployment activities.

· Research and evaluate emerging GIS technologies, AI-assisted development tools, and automation solutions.

· Document technical designs, workflows, standards, and development processes.

· Participate in Agile development processes, sprint planning, and peer code reviews.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

General

· Strong knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript programming languages.

· Experience developing web applications and responsive user interfaces.

· Working knowledge of ESRI GIS technologies and enterprise GIS concepts.

· Familiarity with ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online environments.

· Experience with Python scripting and automation.

· Understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and web service integrations.

· Understanding of relational databases and enterprise geodatabases.

· Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and provide practical solutions.

· Deadline driven, self-motivated, and technically savvy.

· Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.

· Superior time management and organizational skills.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Ability to adapt to changing priorities, schedules, and workflows.

· Critical thinking skills with the ability to assess issues and provide solutions.

· Ability to maintain professionalism in a fast-paced environment with internal personnel and clients.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field preferred.

· Experience with ESRI JavaScript SDK (4.x).

· Experience with ArcGIS Experience Builder.

· Experience with Arcade expressions and attribute rule development.

· Experience using ArcGIS Python API and ArcPy.

· Experience with Safe Software FME Form and FME Flow Server.

· Knowledge of enterprise GIS architecture and deployment strategies.

· Experience working with SQL Server or other enterprise database systems.

· Familiarity with cloud-hosted GIS environments and integrations.

· Experience integrating GIS with external APIs and business systems.

· Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools, automation tools, and modern software engineering practices.

· Experience in Agile software development environments.

· Telecommunications, utility, engineering, or infrastructure industry experience preferred.

Why Work At Congruex

No matter what role you play, you are an important part of the One Congruex Family.

Opportunities

We offer opportunities at all levels across the nation – from students to industry veterans – in areas of engineering, construction, and professional services.

Wellbeing

We value the wellbeing of our people and offer competitive compensation, health benefits, wellness resources, 401(k) retirement planning, and employee recognition and leadership development programs. Options may vary by geographic location.

The Fine Print:
We will determine salary and job titled based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship. Conditions to hiring may include but are not necessarily limited to background checks.