What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Analyst/Programmer Master position at Rishabh RPO?
Position Title: GIS Analyst/Programmer Master
Location: Washington, DC 20024
Duration: 9 Months with the possibility of extension
Short Description:
Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, and supports enterprise complex GIS projects. 16 years of experience.
Complete Description:
The Client n is seeking a GIS professional specializing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) who advises organizations on how to utilize this technology to analyze spatial data, solve location-based problems, and make informed decisions across various industries like urban planning, environmental management, transportation, and utilities, by collecting, analyzing, and visualizing geospatial information through mapping and data analysis tools; often collaborating with clients to design and implement GIS systems, assess data quality, and provide training on data management and analysis techniques.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain GIS applications and tools using industry-standard software and programming languages.
- Integrate geospatial data with web applications, enterprise systems, and third-party platforms.
- Customize GIS software solutions (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) to meet specific project requirements.
- Create and manage spatial databases, ensuring data integrity and usability.
- Perform geospatial analysis to support decision-making and create high-quality visualizations and maps.
- Develop automated workflows using scripting languages like Python to improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and design GIS solutions tailored to their needs.
- Stay updated on emerging GIS technologies and recommend enhancements to existing systems.
- Provide technical support, documentation, and training to users of GIS applications.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to GIS software and systems.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in GIS development or software engineering.
- Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar tools.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, JavaScript, or C#.
- Experience with web development frameworks.
- Proficiency in working with spatial databases such as SQL Server.
- Knowledge of APIs and web services.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and GIS integrations is a plus.
- Strong understanding of geospatial principles, data formats, and coordinate systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
- Familiarity with machine learning and AI techniques for geospatial analysis.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field.
Skill Assessment: (Please include the years of experience last used and brief description on skills below, information is to be submitted along with the resume)
Skill
Required /Desired
Amount of Experience Required
Candidates of Experience
Bachelor's degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience
Required
20 Years
16 yrs. managing complex geodatabases with ESRI GIS software
Required
16 Years
16 yrs. manipulating geospatial data (data conversion and geocoding)
Required
16 Years
Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, JavaScript, or C#.
Required
10 Years
Customize GIS software solutions (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) to meet specific project requirements.
Required
10 Years
Develop, implement, and maintain GIS applications and tools using industry-standard software and programming languages.
Required
10 Years
Perform geospatial analysis to support decision-making and create high-quality visualizations and maps.
Required
10 Years
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to GIS software and systems
Required
10 Years
Familiarity with machine learning and AI techniques for geospatial analysis.
Highly desired
4 Years
Experience with web development frameworks
Highly desired
10 Years
Knowledge of APIs and web services.
Highly desired
10 Years
Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar tools.
Highly desired
5 Years
Proficiency in working with spatial databases such as SQL Server
Highly desired
5 Years
Stay updated on emerging GIS technologies and recommend enhancements to existing systems.
Highly desired
5 Years
