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Texas A&M University · 2 days ago

GIS Application Developer

College Station, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Texas A&M University is seeking a GIS Application Developer to lead complex GIS software projects. The role involves overseeing GIS applications, ensuring quality and security standards are met, and collaborating with clients to deliver effective GIS solutions.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Builds and maintains web-based GIS applications that work on a variety of devices or browsers, connecting the front-end users with the backend systems that power them

Creates and supports APIs and manages both SQL and NoSQL databases used for mapping and location-based data

Uses standard software design approaches to keep code organized, reusable, and easy to maintain

Verifies that code meets quality standards and ensures applications are fast, secure, reliable, and cost effective

Designs user interfaces, workflows, and visual layouts for data driven tools and verify that they meet accessibility and current UI/UX practices

Leads and supports developers and student workers with task planning, feedback, and training

Works with clients to understand their needs, explain technical options, and create documentation, diagrams, and designs

Finds and fixes problems in complex GIS systems and delivers secure, scalable solutions with clear user guides and training

Qualification

Full-Stack DevelopmentGIS SkillsInfrastructure / DevOpsC#.NETAPIsDatabase ManagementUI/UX DesignProblem-SolvingCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Seven years of software applications developer experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a full-stack software applications developer, with a demonstrated track record of delivering production-grade GIS-enabled applications

Minimum 2 years of experience supervising technical personnel, including performance evaluation, code reviews, and mentorship

Ability to sit for long periods of time while working on the computer

Experienced building both the front end (what users see) and back end (the behind‑the‑scenes logic) of web applications

Skilled with common web languages and tools like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, and jQuery

Builds server‑side systems using Node.js and NestJS, including APIs and database connections

Able to connect GIS front‑end apps with mapping services, data tools, and back‑end systems

Strong experience with ArcGIS JavaScript tools, including custom maps and advanced features

Works with common map data formats (like GeoJSON and Shapefiles) and understands coordinate systems

Uses spatial databases to store and query location‑based data

Follows security best practices when building GIS applications

Uses Docker and Kubernetes to package and run applications reliably

Creates clean, reusable, well tested software for both front and backend systems

Skilled in different types of testing to ensure code quality

Works with tools that help manage large codebases

Comfortable on Windows, Linux, and macOS and strong at problem‑solving and communication

Familiar with various GIS platforms and mapping libraries like ArcGIS Online, Mapbox, and Google Maps

Can build GIS‑related back‑end tools using C# and .NET

Builds applications that meet accessibility standards (ADA/WCAG 2.1)

Preferred

Master's degree in GIS, Computer Science, or related discipline

Experience in academic, research, or government geospatial application development environments

Esri Technical Certification (e.g., ArcGIS API for JavaScript, ArcGIS Enterprise Administration)

Kubernetes Administrator or Cloud Certification (AWS/Azure/Google)

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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