Position: GIS Developer
Location: Toronto, ON
Job ID#: RQ11557
Duration: 3 Months
Role Overview
We are seeking a GIS Developer with strong experience in web application development, user interface design, and GIS-based web mapping technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, testing, and maintaining front-end applications while working closely with stakeholders and technical teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
This role requires expertise in modern front-end technologies, ESRI-based GIS solutions, accessibility compliance, and the customization of enterprise web mapping platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Design,
develop, implement, and maintain front-end applications and user
interfaces.
- Translate
technical specifications into working, tested applications.
- Create
detailed programming specifications and generate high-quality code.
- Perform
unit testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and application support.
- Collaborate
with technical teams throughout the Software Development Life Cycle
(SDLC).
- Design,
code, test, document, deploy, and troubleshoot applications.
- Gather
and document requirements from business stakeholders and subject matter
experts.
- Resolve
technical issues related to software implementation, conversions, and
migrations.
- Develop
responsive and cross-browser compatible web applications.
- Create
intuitive and effective user experiences for large-scale web platforms.
- Integrate
external services, APIs, and communication protocols where required.
- Support
application deployment and post-implementation activities.
Required Skills & Qualifications
General Development Experience
- Experience
in programming and systems analysis.
- Experience
supporting specialized software packages.
- Knowledge
of structured development methodologies.
- Experience
with application design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
- Experience
using object-oriented and/or third-generation language development tools.
- Experience
with one or more programming languages.
- Experience
with database technologies, including relational and hierarchical
databases.
- Experience
using information retrieval packages and query languages.
- Strong
analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and negotiation
skills.
- Ability
to work effectively within a team environment and meet deadlines.
Front-End Development Skills
- Experience
creating web interfaces and user experiences for large-scale web
applications.
- Experience
developing cross-browser compatible applications.
- Experience
working with responsive frameworks.
- Experience
integrating social media APIs.
- Experience
defining product strategy and roadmaps.
- Experience
collaborating with external partners and evaluating integration
opportunities.
- Experience
conducting beta and pilot testing initiatives.
SDK Customization and Web Mapping Development (30%)
- Experience
customizing mapping applications using:
- VertiGIS
Studio Web SDK (preferred)
- Geocortex
Viewer for HTML5 SDK
- ArcGIS
Maps SDK for JavaScript
- Experience
developing custom web mapping functionality using:
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- React
- Experience
building and deploying customized GIS viewers and tools.
ESRI Platform and Application Builders (25%)
- Experience
with:
- VertiGIS
Studio (Web and Workflow) (preferred)
- Geocortex
Essentials
- ESRI
Experience Builder
- ESRI
Web AppBuilder
- Experience
integrating workflows and external services into mapping applications.
- Familiarity
with user management, permissions, and deployment within ESRI
environments.
Technical Integration Skills (30%)
- Experience
working with:
- ArcGIS
REST API
- ArcGIS
Server
- ArcGIS
Portal
- Strong
web development skills including:
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- HTML
- CSS
Accessibility (10%)
- Experience
designing intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.
- Experience
developing accessibility-compliant web applications.
- Knowledge
of:
- Accessibility
for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
- WCAG
2.0 Level AA Standards
Public Sector Experience (5%)
- Experience
working within public-sector environments, particularly complex
multi-stakeholder organizations.
Desirable Skills
- Ability
to work independently.
- Strong
collaboration skills.
- Experience
with GIS technologies and web mapping platforms.
- Knowledge
of Internet-ready application development.
- Experience
with Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodologies.
- Understanding
of Information Management principles and practices.
- Experience
with middleware and gateway technologies.
- Experience
reviewing and modifying installation scripts.
- Experience
conducting design walkthrough sessions.
- Experience
creating user and system documentation.
- Ability
to provide post-implementation support.
Work Arrangement
- Candidates
are required to work onsite 5 days per week.
About Symbiotic Digital.
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