GIS Engineer II - Living Atlas of the World
GIS Engineer II - Living Atlas of the World
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Overview
Esri is seeking a GIS engineer to help build layers maps and content for the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World the largest geospatial data collection globally powering Esri products like ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro. In this role you will manage the flow of data from its source to its online release transforming it into layers maps dashboards apps and story maps that inform decisionmakers across industries. You will work alongside content developers and product engineers to design and develop production solutions that support complex stateoftheart content systems for policymakers business leaders and the public.
Your responsibilities include ensuring timely delivery of highquality layers and maps throughout the year balancing efficiency quality creativity and risk management. You will focus on map product improvement through careful planning designing cartographic visualizations scripting data ETL and visualization solutions and using intelligent labeling. Collaboration with teams under tight deadlines will be key as you set priorities manage risks and update documentation for each release. Additionally youll contribute to software improvements by sharing your experience with Esris software development teams and work on creating innovative new content like infographics dashboards and StoryMaps.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Living Atlas team to manage and maintain maps layers and data
- Work with subject matter experts to define the needs and objectives of information products
- Coordinate with crossfunctional teams to optimize processes for map services web maps and feature layers
- Perform quality assurance (QA) on data deliverables and continuously improve QA processes
- Create and maintain project plans documentation and track progress
- Test deploy and support the Living Atlas web layers maps and application products
- Curate and audit highprofile Living Atlas nominations working with contributors to enhance data quality
Requirements
- 2 years of professional experience working with ArcGIS Pro and Online
- Experience publishing feature layers and maps in ArcGIS Online or Enterprise
- A passion for geographic knowledge and spatial thinking
- A strong drive and interest to learn and launch new content quickly and work in a fastpaced development environment
- Ability to design workflows and track progress and decisions accurately and efficiently
- Excellent verbal and written communication along with inperson collaboration skills
- Disciplined processoriented mindset
- Bachelors in geography cartography or GISrelated field
Recommended Qualifications
- Geodatabase experience that includes basic data modeling and data loading in a production environment
- Previous experience using maps as information products
- Experience using Jupyter Notebooks and Python
- Prior education or experience in public policy quantitative social science or data science is a plus
- Masters in geography cartography or GISrelated field
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