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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # GIS Enterprise Spatial App Developer (Information Systems Analyst, Principal - GIS Enterprise) - **Company:** City of Portland - **Location:** Portland, OR, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $114,275 - $160,784 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Geographic Information Systems, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), ArcGIS (Software), ArcMap, Business Systems, C Sharp (Programming Language), Information Systems, Computer Programming, Databases, Data as a Services, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Migration, Relational Databases, Programming Tools, Spatial Databases, GIS Applications, Systems Analysis, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Spatial Data Infrastructures, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Systems Integration, Management of Software Versions, Web Applications, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Esri GIS (Software), Enterprise Software Applications, Sql Optimization, Database Performance, Fastapi, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Data Management, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Network Server, Programming Languages - **Published:** November 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/gis-enterprise-spatial-app-developer-information-systems-analyst-principal-gis-enterprise-portland-or--43c14106-7e47-4a96-bf4c-460324cefdd2 ## About the Role Systems Analysis, Information Technology & Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Software Development, Systems Analysis, Information Technology & Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Software Development, Work From Home, SQL (Structured Query Language), Our ideal candidate brings strong technical skills, a practical approach to solving problems, and a commitment to effective collaboration. They demonstrate: * Spatial database expertise: Strong experience supporting SQL Server enterprise geodatabases, writing advanced SQL, and improving database performance and reliability. Knowledge of database management and administration. * GIS development skills: Experience developing and maintaining applications and services within the Esri ArcGIS platform. * Automation and integration skills: Ability to create dependable workflows that connect systems, transform data, and reduce manual work. * Analytical problem-solving: Ability to investigate complex issues, identify underlying causes, and develop sustainable solutions. * Customer-focused communication: Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and explain technical concepts clearly to people with different levels of technical knowledge. * Collaborative and inclusive practices: Ability to build productive relationships, value different perspectives, and work effectively in a culturally and gender-diverse workplace. * Organization and accountability: Ability to balance competing priorities, document work clearly, and follow through on commitments. To Qualify Applicants must demonstrate how their education, training, and experience meet each of the minimum qualifications listed below: * Experience applying Geographic Information Systems (GIS), relational database management systems (RDBMS), and Business Intelligence (BI) principles, methods, and best practices. Knowledge of database management and administration. * Experience developing, programming, implementing, and supporting geospatial applications and enterprise GIS solutions using ESRI technologies, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS SDK for .NET, ArcGIS API for Python, and ArcMap. * Experience developing software solutions using programming languages and tools such as FME, C#, Python, SQL, XML, JSON, Visual Studio, REST APIs, and SQL database integration. * Experience designing, developing, optimizing, and maintaining spatial databases and data management solutions within complex business systems, including advanced SQL development, spatial database design, data integration, performance tuning, and data transformation. * Experience gathering and analyzing complex business requirements, applying the full software development lifecycle, and designing innovative technical solutions in collaboration with customers, stakeholders, project managers, developers, and analysts. * Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and collaborating successfully with diverse teams, technical staff, business partners, and other organizational stakeholders in support of enterprise initiatives. Preferred Qualifications: * A degree or certification related to GIS or information technology. * GIS Professional (GISP) certification through the GIS Certification Institute. * Esri Technical Certification. * Eight or more years of professional GIS experience. * Eight or more years of experience administering ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online environments. * Five or more years of development experience in a Microsoft SQL Server environment. * Five or more years of ArcGIS development experience. ## Description The Bureau of Technology Services (BTS) Enterprise Geospatial and Data Services team is seeking a GIS Enterprise Spatial and SQL Applications Developer to help maintain and improve the geospatial systems that support City services and decision-making. This position primarily supports SQL Server enterprise spatial geodatabases within the Esri ArcGIS platform, with additional opportunities to develop and support desktop and web GIS applications. You will design and maintain spatial databases, develop SQL tools and procedures to support geospatial applications and ETL processes, including automation of data workflows, systems integration, and troubleshoot database related technical issues to keep the City's data accurate, accessible, secure, and reliable. Working with GIS professionals, developers, analysts, and project managers, you will translate business needs into practical technical solutions. Your work will help improve system performance, integrations, strengthen data integrity, and provide dependable geospatial data services across the organization. What You'll Do: * Maintain enterprise spatial databases: Develop and support SQL Server geodatabases, including schemas, versioning, data integrity, troubleshooting, code development and optimization to support applications, data integrity, and security including cryptography. * Develop and improve data workflows: Create, maintain, and enhance stored procedures, functions, views, Python applications, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages, and other extract, transform, and loading (ETL) processes including cross-database and format data synchronizations. * Design and integrate geospatial data: Develop spatial data models, migrate data, perform quality assurance, and connect data with other business systems. * Improve performance and reliability: Troubleshoot database and application issues, optimize SQL queries and code, and support stable enterprise applications. * Develop GIS applications: Opportunities to build and support Esri desktop and web applications using ArcGIS development tools and software development kits. * Collaborate on technical solutions: Work with GIS professionals, developers, analysts, and project managers to understand requirements and plan, implement, and maintain infrastructure and data services. Work with the City Database Administration Group to manage the Geodatabase Servers. * Coordinate project work: Contribute technical expertise to larger projects and manage smaller internal projects. * Document and share knowledge: Create, update, and peer review technical standards, procedures, diagrams, application documentation, and coding guidance., * Notice/Feedback - Week of November 30, 2026: You will receive an email when the minimum qualification review is complete. If you disagree with the evaluation results, you may request a review within 14 days of the email notice, per City Administrative Rule 3.01. * Selection Process - Mid-December: The hiring bureau will review qualified applications, conduct interviews, and check references. * Conditional Job Offer - Final candidates may undergo a background or driving record check, depending on the position., The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process) * My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality. * You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality. 04 Experience applying Geographic Information Systems (GIS), relational database management systems (RDBMS), and Business Intelligence (BI) principles, methods, and best practices. Knowledge of database management and administration. Describe how your experience meets this minimum qualification. In your response, include: * Your experience with GIS, RDBMS, and BI principles, methods, and best practices. * Your knowledge of database management and administration. * An example of a project where you have applied this experience to manage data, analyze information, or support business decisions. * The tools and methods you used and the results of your work. Limit your response to 1-2 paragraphs. If you do not have relevant knowledge, enter "N/A." 05 Experience developing, programming, implementing, and supporting geospatial applications and enterprise GIS solutions using ESRI technologies, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS SDK for .NET, ArcGIS API for Python, and ArcMap. Describe how your experience meets this minimum qualification. In your response, include: * The ESRI technologies you have used and how you used them. * A specific geospatial application or enterprise GIS solution you helped develop, program, implement, or support. * Your responsibilities, the business need addressed, and the results. Limit your response to 1-2 paragraphs. If you do not have relevant experience, enter "N/A." 06 Experience developing software solutions using programming languages and tools such as FME, C#, Python, SQL, XML, JSON, Visual Studio, REST APIs, and SQL database integration. Describe how your experience meets this minimum qualification. In your response, include: * The programming languages and tools you have used to develop software solutions. * Your role in writing, testing, and/or troubleshooting the solution. * How the solution integrated data or systems, automated a process, or addressed a business need, and the results. Limit your response to 1-2 paragraphs. If you do not have relevant experience, enter "N/A." 07 Experience designing, developing, optimizing, and maintaining spatial databases and data management solutions within complex business systems, including advanced SQL development, spatial database design, data integration, performance tuning, and data transformation. Describe how your experience meets this minimum qualification. In your response, use an example from your experience that demonstrates: * Supporting geodatabases, advanced SQL development and data transformation. * A specific data management challenge, the methods you used to address it, and the results. Limit your response to 1-2 paragraphs. If you do not have relevant experience, enter "N/A." 08 Experience gathering and analyzing complex business requirements, applying the full software development lifecycle, and designing innovative technical solutions in collaboration with customers, stakeholders, project managers, developers, and analysts. Describe an example of this experience. In your response, include: * How you gathered, analyzed, and confirmed complex business requirements. * Your involvement in requirements gathering, design, development, testing, implementation, and ongoing support. * How you collaborated with others to design a technical solution and how the solution met the identified business needs. Limit your response to 1-2 paragraphs. If you do not have a relevant example, enter "N/A."