Develop, deploy, maintain, and support custom and commercial GIS applications for TxDOT. Build features, modify front-end and GIS code, publish and troubleshoot ArcGIS Server map services, analyze GIS data, monitor performance, resolve security vulnerabilities, and maintain policy compliance. Provide technical support to end users and collaborate with TxDOT divisions, districts, vendors, and cross-functional teams on project and operational work.
This is an onsite role; only local candidates will be considered.
The GIS Developer will support the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). This role will plan, develop, implement, support, and maintain custom and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) GIS applications and systems with minimal supervision. The GIS Developer will build new features and modules, review and modify front-end and GIS code, and publish and troubleshoot ArcGIS Server map services. The position also includes monitoring application performance, resolving security vulnerabilities, and keeping GIS applications and systems compliant with TxDOT policies. The role works with cross-functional teams, TxDOT Divisions and Districts, and end users across both project and operational work.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, implement, support, and maintain custom and COTS GIS applications and systems with minimal supervision.
- Design and build new features, functionality, and modules.
- Review and modify code for front-end and GIS modules and tools.
- Evaluate user requests for new features and functionality and provide necessary technical assistance.
- Monitor application performance and recommend or implement efficiency improvements.
- Resolve security risks and vulnerabilities, and upgrade GIS applications and systems to remain in compliance with TxDOT policies.
- Publish, tune, and troubleshoot ArcGIS Server map services.
- Conduct GIS data analysis and review.
- Support end users, including business staff, vendors, other functional teams, and EOCs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and TxDOT Divisions and Districts on GIS applications and data processes across both project (PMO) and operational tasks.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- 8 years of experience in the development, testing, installation, and deployment of custom GIS applications.
- 8 years of experience with HTML5 and CSS.
- 8 years of experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and React.
- 8 years of experience with Streamlit.
- 8 years of experience with C# and .NET.
- 8 years of experience with Esri ArcGIS, including JavaScript API (versions 3.x and 4.x), ArcSDE, Portal for ArcGIS and ArcGIS Server (configuration, troubleshooting, and map service publishing and tuning), and ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcCatalog).
- 8 years of experience with Esri APIs, including ArcGIS API for Python, ArcPy, and ArcGIS REST API.
- 8 years of experience with IDEs and tools such as Visual Studio, SSMS, SQL Developer, and ADO, or similar.
Preferred Qualifications
- 8 years of experience with Azure DevOps or Jira for project management, including user stories, bugs, and test cases.
- 8 years of experience with version control systems, such as Azure DevOps, Git, and GitLab.
- 8 years of experience with Oracle, SQL, and PL/SQL.
- 8 years of experience working in an Agile methodology.
- 8 years of experience with FME Desktop and FME Server, including the creation of workbenches and flows.
- 8 years of experience with ArcGIS Enterprise installation and configuration, including Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, Data Stores, and ArcGIS Online.
- 8 years of experience with server management and configuration, including IIS and AWS.
- 8 years of experience with AI prompt engineering.
- 8 years of experience with code assistance tools, such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code.
Additional Requirements
- Candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of the Austin, Texas work location.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Work Location and Schedule
Location: TxDOT Offices, 6230 E Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78744.
Schedule: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, normal work hours.
Work Arrangement: Onsite 4–5 days per week.
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