GIS Developer

Purpose:  

The purpose of this role is to contribute to the organization's success by performing assigned duties and responsibilities efficiently and effectively. The GIS Developer position involves collaborating with team members, adhering to company policies, and striving to achieve both individual and collective goals. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate professionalism, maintain a positive attitude, and continuously seek opportunities for personal and professional growth. 

Position Overview: 

The Lead GIS Developer at Deeply Digital plays a critical leadership role in designing and implementing geospatial solutions for a rapidly growing telecommunications company, helping to ensure our GIS infrastructure, data models, and applications directly support engineering, construction, network operations, and customer service functions. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of ArcGIS Enterprise architecture, modern geospatial development practices, automation, API integrations, and complex data analysis workflows – along with the ability to lead adoption and implementation, develop standards, and translate business needs into scalable GIS solutions. The position will report to the Director of GIS & Design.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• ArcGIS Enterprise Architecture and Administration 

•  Work with the GIS Director to help lead the design, deployment, and ongoing enhancement of the company’s Enterprise GIS environment (Portal, Server, Data Store, Web Adaptors).  

• Help to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of hosted and referenced services used in various telecom operations.  

• Assist development of best practices for security, backup/restore, and monitoring. 

• Geospatial Application and Tool Development 

• Lead the development of custom GIS applications, tools, and automations using ArcGIS API for Python, ArcGIS REST API, JavaScript API, and web GIS technologies to include Experience Builder, Dashboards, Survey123, and Field Maps.  

• Build and enhance internal tools used for network design, construction management, address validation, service qualification, service delivery, and built network documentation. 

• Data Management and Integration 

• Design and maintain enterprise geodatabases (PostgreSQL or SQL Server) to support telecom network data (OSP assets, addresses, customers, service requests, etc.)  

• Develop and maintain ETL pipelines for integrations with OSS/BSS platforms, scheduling software, CRM platforms, and external datasets.  

• Help oversee schema governance and documentation, data standards, and QA/QC processes. 

• Leadership and Collaboration  

• Provide technical leadership for a growing team of junior GIS analysts and technicians; mentor GIS users across the organization on best practices, troubleshooting, and general technical knowledge development.  

• Collaborate closely with Network Engineering, Design, Construction, permitting, and Executive teams to ensure alignment between GIS capabilities and business needs. 

• Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 

• 3+ years of GIS development experience, preferably supporting telecom, utilities, or infrastructure projects 

• Strong experience with Esri and its toolset (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online) 

• Proficiency in GIS scripting and development (Python, SQL, Arcade, JavaScript) 

• Experience working with spatial databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server, Oracle, etc.) 

• Understanding of OSP and ISP fiber network design and construction workflows 

• Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience supporting FTTx, fiber construction, or utility infrastructure deployments 

• Knowledge of ROW, easements, permitting, and pole attachment processes 

• Experience with web GIS frameworks and APIs (Esri JS API, REST services) 

• Familiarity with construction management and network inventory systems 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills 

What We Offer  

- Competitive salary and performance incentives.  
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement).  
- Opportunities for advanced training, certifications, and industry conferences.  
- Collaborative, fast-moving engineering culture with modern tools and technologies.