Metro Vancouver is looking for a contract GIS Programmer / Developer to work within IT and the GIS team to support projects and enhance applications built internally with ESRI technology and the ArcGIS Enterprise Platform. This position will also work closely with the GIS team to train and mentor existing team members.
This work will typically be a hybrid of remote work and on-site Metro Vancouver's head office at Metrotower III, 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby, BC, V5H 0C6. Applicants must be in the Vancouver area.
The terms of this contract will be as follow :
- From engagement for up to 1 year.
The GIS Programmer / Developer will work in collaboration with our IT team and GIS team and will :
Perform scripting, automation and system configuration tasks to support integrations and application enhancements.Builds and maintains low code solutions and workflows using approved enterprise tools such as ArcGIS Experience Builder, Survey123, Field Maps.Develop or extend custom GIS application components using approved APIs and SDKs.Troubleshoot system issues by reviewing scripts, logs, configuration logic and integration points.Perform requirements analysis and maintain project documentation through all phases of the software development lifecycle.Participate in Agile / Scrum and develop User Stories within Azure DevOps as part of the working team.Collaborate with IT on system architecture, API integrations, security considerations, and environment management.Support configuration, deployment, and maintenance activities within ArcGIS Enterprise in coordination with IT administrators.Mentor and support GIS team members in scripting, configuration, workflow automation, and best practices for application development.Contribute to continuous improvement by recommending enhancements to workflows, standards, and development practices.This position will work alongside :
Developers, Business Analysts, Database Administrators, and Business UsersThe position requires the following qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Geography, Geospatial Science, Engineering, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Required e xpertise with Esri ArcGIS platform : ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise (Server, Portal, Data Store), ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, Survey123, Field Maps.Strong proficiency with SQL for spatial queries.Strong proficiency with Python (ArcGIS API for Python).Proficiency with JavaScript (ArcGIS API for JavaScript).Familiarity with Git for version control.Familiarity with software development methodologies and project management principles.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.In addition, this position requires the :
Ability and willingness to train and mentor team members in :GIS development techniques.Scripting, configuration, and workflow automation.Best practices for coding, automation, and geoprocessing.Use of enterprise GIS tools and applications.New technologies and evolving GIS platform capabilities.Enhancing team workflows, standards, and development practices as part of continuous improvement.Please submit your top candidate resumes (maximum 2) , including the following :
Number of years and type of experience related to the call out.Certifications.Hourly rate .Availability.Evaluation criteria and relevant are :
Experience, skill set, and qualifications75%Hourly Rate 25%Metro Vancouver reserves the right to only request interviews of those candidates with the highest ranked resumes following and evaluation in all other categories.Resumes will not be reviewed until after the cut-off so please take your time to select the candidates that you believe best fit the position requirements.