GIS Desktop Developer

eGIS Associates, Inc. is geospatial service and solution provider who maintains staff members that are credentialed in multiple Geospatial and IT disciplines and we are always looking to add to our talent pool. We are actively seeking experienced GIS Desktop Developers that are looking to work on an as needed contract basis. If your talents and abilities meet the description below and you are self-motivated with interpersonal communication skills, we would like to learn more about you. Please send your resume to: careers@egisassociates.com.
Summary
A GIS Desktop Developer focuses on the development and maintenance of geospatial software solutions for desktop software with a focus on Esri's ArcGIS Platform. The development environments might include Python, .NET, Visual Basic, C#, C++, ArcObjects, Java, and Objective C. 
Competencies & Skills:
  • Knowledge and experience creating GIS related applications using one or more of the development environments listed above
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of basic geospatial data concepts (GIS dataformats, Data Management, GNSS (GPS), Geoprocessing, Maps and Metadata)
  • Familarity with standard software developement protocols and application documentation including story boarding/wireframing, technical writing 
  • Familarity with AGILE developement methodology
  • Experience programming for an RDBMS such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Informix, DB2 or Oracle
  • Self Motivated with ability to work as part of a distibuted team
Experience and Qualification
  • Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, GIS or GIS Related Field
  • 2 years experience as a Developer
  • 1 year experience developing GIS Applications for Desktop, Web or Mobile
  • Legally able to work in US
Preferred Credentials, Qualifications or Experience
  • Esri Technical Certification
  • GISP Certification
  • Experience working with Local Governments, Non-Profits or Forestry Industry
  • AGILE Certification
Work Environment
  • Able to work remotely in most cases
  • Some travel may be required
  • Developer will need to provide own computer, office supplies and required development software