Software Developer - Senior GIS application development

Job Description

Software Developer – Job Description

Project Background

The role supports and enhances the Child Care Inspection System (CCIS) application hosted on the GeoHub platform. GeoHub is a geospatial data discovery platform that supports childcare-related programs through geospatial data consolidation, spatial analysis, and map visualization. The objective is to provide insights and trends that help inform policy and funding decisions.

Work Arrangement:

• 5 days onsite (Monday–Friday)
  
• Ontario Public Service (OPS) environment
  

Key Responsibilities

GIS Application Development & Support

• Provide technical expertise and leadership in the design, development, and maintenance of GIS-based applications.
  
• Analyze business requirements and recommend GIS technology solutions.
  
• Conduct Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and prototype development.
  
• Design application development plans and technical specifications.
  
• Research emerging GIS technologies and industry trends.
  
• Participate in inter/intra-ministerial committees and technical working groups.
  

GIS Services & Automation

• Lead development of geoprocessing and GIS web services.
  
• Develop and maintain server-side geoprocessing workflows and automation scripts.
  
• Manage GIS data integration and spatial analysis solutions.
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and modernization efforts.
  

Leadership & Knowledge Transfer

• Provide technical guidance and leadership.
  
• Mentor team members and facilitate knowledge transfer.
  
• Build technical capabilities within the organization.
  

Requirements

Required Technical Skills (65%)

GIS & ESRI Technologies

• Strong knowledge of:
  
• 3-tier systems architecture
  
• GIS theory and principles
  
• Cartography
  
• Spatial information management
  
• Model building
  
• Geoprocessing
  
• ESRI ArcGIS suite
  
• Web Mapping Services (WMS)
  
• Web Feature Services (WFS)
  

Advanced Experience With

• ArcGIS Pro
  
• ArcGIS Enterprise
  
• ArcGIS Online
  
• ArcGIS Portal
  
• ArcGIS Server
  
• ArcGIS Dashboards
  
• Experience Builder
  
• Arcade
  
• ESRI JavaScript API
  
• ArcPy
  

Programming & Development

• Python
  
• R
  
• .NET Framework
  
• JavaScript
  
• HTML
  
• CSS
  
• Responsive Design
  

Databases & Integration

• Oracle
  
• Azure SQL
  
• Microsoft SQL Server
  
• PL/SQL
  
• Stored Procedures
  
• Database Triggers
  
• Spatial Database Design
  

Cloud & APIs

• Azure Cloud Technologies
  
• REST APIs
  
• SOAP Services
  
• AJAX
  
• XML
  
• JSON
  

Accessibility

• Experience developing maps and applications compliant with WCAG 2.0 AA standards.
  

Benefits

Analytical & Evaluative Skills (15%)

• Analyze client requirements and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
  
• Perform spatial analysis and geographic data management.
  
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses.
  
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
  
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends.
  

Project Management, Communication & Customer Service (15%)

• Prepare reports, presentations, documentation, and training materials.
  
• Strong stakeholder consultation and advisory skills.
  
• Excellent customer service orientation.
  
• Project planning, scheduling, risk management, and execution monitoring.
  
• Technical leadership and project coordination experience.
  

Public Sector Experience (5%)

• Previous Ontario Public Service (OPS) or broader Public Sector experience is preferred.
  

Must-Have Skills

• GIS theory, cartography, spatial analysis, geoprocessing.
  
• ESRI ArcGIS suite.
  
• ArcGIS Pro.
  
• ArcGIS Online, Portal, and Server administration.
  
• ArcGIS Enterprise development.
  
• Experience Builder, Dashboards, Arcade, ESRI JavaScript API.
  
• ArcPy development and automation.
  
• Python and/or R programming.
  
• .NET, JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
  
• Spatial data analysis and geographic dataset management.
  

Nice-to-Have

• Prior Ontario Government (OPS) experience.
  
• Broader public sector GIS application development experience.
  

Submission Information

• Closing Date: June 10, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
  
• Work Location: Onsite (5 days per week)
  
• Maximum Submissions: 1 candidate per supplier.
  

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Requirements
Mandatory Skills & Experience Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering Proven experience designing, deploying, and maintaining hybrid infrastructure environments across: Microsoft Azure Amazon Web Services (AWS) Linux-based environments SaaS solutions COTS solutions On-premises systems Strong experience with Windows and Linux server administration including: CentOS Ubuntu CoreOS Experience supporting modern web technology stacks including: LAMP MEAN Drupal Elasticsearch Experience with virtualization platforms, storage solutions, networking, and enterprise infrastructure services. Strong understanding of cloud architecture frameworks, technology assessments, and cloud solution strategies. Identity & Access Management Experience managing and supporting identity and access controls using: Active Directory Microsoft Entra ID Enterprise IAM solutions Experience implementing authentication, authorization, and access governance controls. DevOps & CI/CD Automation Strong experience designing, building, and administering CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment. Experience with development and collaboration tools including: Azure DevOps JIRA Confluence Maven Jenkins Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and version-controlled deployments. Strong knowledge of DevOps methodologies, automation frameworks, and release management best practices. Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies including: Docker Kubernetes AKS / EKS Experience automating operational and compliance-related activities using: PowerShell Bash Python Programming & Scripting Hands-on experience with scripting and programming languages including: Python Bash PHP Java JavaScript Node.js Experience with build and configuration management tools including: Git Ansible Chef Puppet API & Integration Experience Experience building and consuming APIs and integration endpoints. Experience integrating cloud platforms, enterprise systems, and deployment pipelines. Understanding of enterprise integration architectures and service-based deployments. Security, Monitoring & Compliance Strong understanding of infrastructure security, cloud security, and DevOps security best practices including: Least privilege access Secure logging Secrets management Vulnerability remediation Experience with security and monitoring tools including: Radware Dynatrace Splunk Azure Monitor / Log Analytics AWS CloudTrail / CloudWatch ELK Stack / SIEM solutions Experience implementing centralized audit logging and monitoring across enterprise platforms. Ability to support internal and external audits through reporting, evidence gathering, and log analysis. Experience supporting forensic investigations, audit remediation, and incident reviews. Familiarity with Government of Ontario I&IT Directives, Policies, and Information Technology Standards. Release Management & Operational Support Experience coordinating infrastructure and application releases across technical and business teams. Knowledge of change management processes, deployment approvals, rollback planning, and release governance. Experience with release readiness reviews, deployment validation, and post-release monitoring. Ability to maintain release documentation, operational records, and audit artifacts. Project Management & Communication Strong project planning, coordination, and resource management skills. Experience with roadmap planning, modernization initiatives, and infrastructure investment planning. Strong stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Ability to explain complex technical concepts to business users, leadership teams, and non-technical stakeholders. Strong documentation, reporting, presentation, and technical writing skills. Mobile Device Management Experience supporting mobile device management for cellular devices and tablets across multiple platforms and operating systems. Desirable Skills Experience supporting Government of Ontario enterprise environments. Experience with enterprise modernization and cloud transformation initiatives. Familiarity with enterprise governance, compliance frameworks, and audit readiness programs. Experience mentoring and coaching junior DevOps and infrastructure resources. Strong understanding of operational resilience, disaster recovery, and enterprise monitoring strategies. Additional Information Strong hands-on DevOps, cloud infrastructure, automation, CI/CD, security, and enterprise release management experience is mandatory for this role.