GIS Mapping Developer

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a GDIS Mapping Developer supporting the United States Postal Service. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a GDIS Mapping Developer, you will help ensure that today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a GDIS Mapping Developer joining our team to ensure that USPS Information Technology products perform properly and as expected.

HOW AN GIS MAP DEVELOPER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Work with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) software and platforms, along with programming languages and tools for web mapping and spatial data management
• Analyze and translate business requirements into efficient geospatial software designs that meet the needs of the organization and align with the business goals and processes.
• Design and develop mapping applications, including user interfaces and spatial analysis features.
• Build interactive web maps using web mapping technologies.
• Handle and manipulate geospatial data.
• Utilize GIS software such as ArcGIS and cloud-based platforms for mapping tasks.
• Automate geospatial analysis processes and customize GIS software for project needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and team members to ensure database design meets project requirements.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:

• A degree from an accredited College/University in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field is preferred; however, additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for degree

Required Experience:

• 5+ years' experience in designing large and complex IT solutions in large organizations. Position requires strong leadership and team-building skills
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with a group of high-performing individuals as well as Leadership
• Working knowledge (2+ years' experience) of one of more of the following qualifications:

• Working knowledge of GIS principles and spatial data concepts.
• Knowledge/experience with Agile Methodologies
• Knowledge/experience of SDLC practices
• DevSecOps, Secure Coding practices, and the Solutions Development Framework (Docker, Jenkins, GitLab)
• Experience with Cloud architecture, design and development
• Knowledge of business process re-engineering principles and processes
• Change Management and Configuration Management (VersionOne, ServiceNow, etc.)
• Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS software for geospatial applications.
• Understanding of geospatial data formats, projections, and cartography.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and business users, and to translate technical concepts into non-technical terms.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, and C#.
• Working knowledge of GIS platforms like ArcGIS, QGIS, and web mapping technologies.
• Familiarity with spatial databases and cloud computing services.
• Software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, and MapInfo are commonly used for creating and analyzing geographic data.
• Programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, C++, and Java to develop GIS applications and scripts.
• Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) like ESRI Map APIs, Leaflet, and OpenLayers to integrate mapping and geospatial functionalities into web applications.
• Front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular to develop web-based GIS applications.
• Tools like Git for version control and collaboration to develop GIS applications in a team environment.

Security Clearance Level:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting
• This position has a U.S. residency requirement. The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows: U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions). Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years.

Location:

• 100% remote in the United States

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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