GIS Developer at Sidwell Company in Springfield, Illinois

Job Description:

GIS Developer
Sidwell - Remote 

Sidwell is seeking a GIS Developer to join our professional services team to deliver our world class GIS solutions!    
 
As a GIS subject matter expert, you will join our professional services team as an important member assisting in the development and deployment of our GIS solutions to our customer base.  This position will encourage collaboration and inspire innovation to develop and deliver solutions for our local and state government clients as well as our internal GIS customers.  Sidwell is committed to providing our customers with the most encompassing GIS solutions in the industry.   
 
The GIS Developer responsibilities will include configuring Sidwell and Esri technologies, working with customers to help identify areas for GIS growth and expansion, and solving complex problems with creative GIS solutions.   This position will collaborate extensively with our R&D and Sales teams to assist in providing demonstrations and discovery sessions to and with our customers. 
 
A deep understanding of Esri technology, solutions, and concepts is required along with an inquisitive and driven mindset to be the best.
 

Responsibilities

• Implementation and management of GIS projects as part of the Sidwell team including:
  
  
  • Implementation of Esri technology
  
  
  • Implementation of Sidwell technology (Esri based solutions)
  
  
  
  


• Work collaboratively/effectively within all areas of the Sidwell organization 
  
  
  • Customer engagement
  
  
  • Training on Esri and Sidwell solutions
  
  
  • Assist with business development opportunities as necessary
  
  
  
  


• Working under the direction of the GIS Manager, document and implement the latest Esri technologies and solutions


• Continuous communication with customers to ensure project tasks are completed


• Bi-monthly forecasting and reporting on assigned projects and tasks


• Must understand the financial implications of project forecasting   

Personal Qualities / Characteristics:

• A driven individual who can engage and collaborate respectfully, quickly, and privately across all levels of the organization


• An organized individual who can manage multiple tasks and gather appropriate personnel and resources to complete tasks 


• Good communicator who can effectively relay information between departments


• Ability to set and meet deadlines 


• Confident yet respectful of others


• Readily accepts coaching and direction with an ability to adjust approach based on feedback.


• Dependability and reliability to follow through on tasks and commitments


• Inquisitive and looking for the best solutions to meet a problem 

Qualifications:  

• 5+ years of proven success implementing Esri solutions 


• Extensive understanding of Esri GIS technologies and concepts including:
  
  
  • ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Solutions and Applications
  
  
  • Intermediate/Advanced JavaScript, Python and/or Arcade knowledge
  
  
  • Experience in publishing and administering ArcGIS Server services
  
  
  • Has successfully built and configured Esri applications or solutions with Esri Field Maps, Survey123, and Experience Builder
  
  
  
  


• Proficiency in upgrading and transitioning to new versions of Esri technology, including Web AppBuilder to Experience Builder conversions, ArcGIS Enterprise upgrades, and other related Esri products. 


• Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server and an understanding of database design and administration


• Experience in setting up and maintaining nightly database and automation scripts


• 5+ years working within a team to meet monthly goals


• Self-motivated who exhibits sense of urgency to complete tasks


• Proven success in understanding various technologies and concepts utilized by local governments.


• Communication, presentation, follow-up and relationship building abilities

Bonus Qualifications

• Has proven experience working with and implementing geospatial solutions to local governments 



• Proficiency in Visual Studio (e.g., C#, VB.NET) for building custom GIS applications or tools



• Experience configuring and migrating local governments to ArcGIS Parcel Fabric


• Familiarity with the process of editing parcels and land records in GIS or CAD platforms. 


• Experience in writing technical documentation related to product solutions

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year.  Compensation is determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.