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CivilGrid · 4 days ago

GIS Developer

Kansas City

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $100K/yr

3+ years exp

CivilGrid is a venture-backed SaaS construction tech company building the 'Google Maps for the Underground.' They are seeking a full-time GIS Developer with expertise in python and spatial data engineering to design, build, and optimize geospatial workflows.

Computer Software

Responsibilities

Daily utilization of GIS products and spatial databases: ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, SQL

Create, update, manage, and use spatial ETL pipelines connecting Esri, PostGIS, and open-source environments

Design and develop Python-based geoprocessing tools and automation scripts using both Esri and open-source GIS libraries

Build and maintain RESTful APIs and web applications that integrate spatial data and visualization tools for internal use

Assist in database footprint expansion

QA/QC of converted GIS data

Qualification

PythonGIS developmentPostgreSQL/PostGISArcGIS ProSQLRESTful APIsQGISWeb development frameworksDetail-orientedSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's Degree in GIS adjacent field (GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science, etc.)

3-5 years of professional experience in GIS development or spatial data engineering; preferably with ESRI or QGIS

Experience with ArcGIS Server

Expert proficiency in Python with libraries such as: ArcPy, GeoPandas, Shapely, Fiona, Rasterio, PyProj

Advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL/PostGIS and SQL query optimization

Familiarity with web development frameworks (Flask, Streamlit) and front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)

Detail-oriented and self-motivated, ability to operate independently working remotely

Willing to work in Downtown KC 1-2 days per week

Preferred

Experience working with utilities and/or government agencies

Experience with Leaflet, Mapbox GL JS, or ArcGIS API for JavaScript

Experience with geoparquet, duckDB, and other open source data formats

Experience with AutoDesk and Microstation

Company

CivilGrid

CivilGrid is a construction intelligence platform combining layers of utility, environmental, and geotechnical site data.

Founded in 2020

San Francisco, CA, US

11-50 employees

http://www.civilgrid.com

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Leadership Team

Brandon Cohen

Co-Founder, Head of Data and Operations

Peter Griffen

VP of Utility Partnerships

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