GIS Applications DeveloperSenior

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Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$35.267

Job Posting:

JR2026- GIS Applications Developer/Senior (Open)

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Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a Senior GIS Applications Developer to design build modernize and support enterprise geospatial applications that advance transportation planning maintenance operations asset management and public service delivery. This position develops scalable GIS solutions using modern Esri technologies APIs automation cloud-integrated architectures and enterprise application development practices. The successful candidate will collaborate with business partners GIS professionals developers and enterprise technology teams to deliver secure user-focused solutions that support mission-critical transportation workflows.


**This is an in-person/no remote work position.**

**NDOT does NOT sponsor STEM OPT/CPT or non-immigrant work visas for this position.**

**All interviews will be held in-person.**

**Pay rate: $35.267/hr


We reward our employees hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
Military leave
Tuition reimbursement program
Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
79% employer-paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 life insurance policy
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Job security and stability even during times of economic hardship
Employee Assistance Program
Fun inviting teammates
Free parking

JOB DUTIES

• Design develop enhance and maintain enterprise GIS web desktop and mobile applications using ArcGIS Enterprise ArcGIS Online ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Experience Builder and related Esri technologies.
• Develop custom applications integrations and automation solutions using JavaScript TypeScript Python HTML5 CSS REST APIs and modern web application development frameworks.
• Build and maintain integrations between GIS platforms and enterprise systems including databases business applications APIs and cloud-hosted services.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements analyze workflows document technical designs and translate operational needs into effective GIS solutions.
• Support geospatial data management schema development data governance QA/QC workflows and enterprise GIS standards.
• Participate in application lifecycle management including project estimation sprint planning testing deployment troubleshooting performance monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership mentoring and collaboration across GIS and enterprise development initiatives.
• Develop secure internal and public-facing applications that improve access to transportation data and digital services.
• Stay current with emerging GIS automation application development and cloud technologies relevant to transportation and public-sector operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:A bachelors degree or equivalent in computer science information systems mathematics engineering or other related field and two years of experience education or training in coding computer applications; programming experience can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Geographic Information Science Information Technology Engineering or related field.
• Four or more years of professional application development experience including enterprise GIS solution development.
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise ArcGIS Online ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Experience Builder Survey123 Field Maps Dashboards and related Esri application platforms.
• Experience developing automation scripting and geoprocessing solutions using Python.
• Experience working with SQL Server and enterprise relational databases.
• Experience integrating applications using REST services APIs authentication frameworks and cloud-based services.
• Experience using source control CI/CD practices Agile development methodologies and DevOps workflows.
• Experience supporting transportation infrastructure asset management or public-sector GIS environments preferred.

Other:

• Valid drivers license or the ability to provide authorized independent transportation as needed.
• Occasional in-state travel for meetings workshops implementation support or field coordination.
• May require collaboration with multiple agencies technical teams and business units.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Knowledge of secure software development practices and enterprise application support processes.
• Strong understanding of enterprise GIS architecture geospatial data models and application design principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong troubleshooting analytical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of GIS governance data standards and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to analyze business processes and design practical technical solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver reliable production-ready solutions.

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