What are the responsibilities and job description for the Remote Junior GIS Application Developer - W2 Contract position at Get It - Professional Services?
Job Overview
We are in search of a motivated Junior Application GIS Developer to become an integral part of our team, operating remotely with a focus on collaborative problem-solving and innovation in Lincoln, NE. This position is a W2 contract role, requiring full-time dedication from Monday to Friday (40 hours/week). Occasional after-hours engagement may be necessary for application upgrades, administrative testing, or addressing urgent tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Our organization champions a collaborative and innovative culture where teamwork thrives. We are committed to harnessing technology to improve processes and solutions, fostering a work environment that encourages creativity and initiative.
Career Growth Opportunities
This role presents significant opportunities for career development, including mentorship of less experienced colleagues and leadership of projects that enhance your skills in GIS technology and application development.
If you possess a passion for GIS and technology and thrive in a collaborative setting, we strongly encourage you to apply!
Employment Type: Contractor
We are in search of a motivated Junior Application GIS Developer to become an integral part of our team, operating remotely with a focus on collaborative problem-solving and innovation in Lincoln, NE. This position is a W2 contract role, requiring full-time dedication from Monday to Friday (40 hours/week). Occasional after-hours engagement may be necessary for application upgrades, administrative testing, or addressing urgent tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with team members and customer agencies to address service or incident tickets, ensuring effective resolution.
- Develop scripts and workflows that automate administrative tasks, leveraging expertise in Python and additional scripting languages.
- Generate and communicate clear project estimates regarding time and resource requirements.
- Create training materials and documentation for end-users, equipping them with the necessary knowledge to utilize our applications effectively.
- Oversee all phases of development and maintenance for assigned applications and scripts under general supervision.
- Conduct research on system enhancements and carry out analysis and design of computer applications.
- Design, code, test, and document applications and scripts, providing production support for both simple and complex issues.
- Mentor junior team members when applicable, leading small to medium-sized projects or segments of larger initiatives.
- Proficiency in written and verbal communication.
- Strong organizational, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- A proactive mindset towards learning and adapting to emerging technologies.
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Geography/GIS, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis.
- At least one year of experience working with scripting languages and APIs, including but not limited to JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Pandas, ArcPy, ArcGIS API, and PowerShell.
- A minimum of one year experience managing Microsoft SQL Enterprise Databases (v2016 ) and/or PostgreSQL.
- A solid two years of experience scripting with Python.
- Demonstrated ability in developing policies and workflows that facilitate collaboration, along with creating training and documentation for end users.
Our organization champions a collaborative and innovative culture where teamwork thrives. We are committed to harnessing technology to improve processes and solutions, fostering a work environment that encourages creativity and initiative.
Career Growth Opportunities
This role presents significant opportunities for career development, including mentorship of less experienced colleagues and leadership of projects that enhance your skills in GIS technology and application development.
If you possess a passion for GIS and technology and thrive in a collaborative setting, we strongly encourage you to apply!
Employment Type: Contractor
