Geographic Information System (GIS) Developer

Who Are We: Oasys is home to a dedicated team of technologists, consultants, engineers, and subject matter experts who provide world-class consulting and advisory services to our clients. We are rapidly growing and looking for talented individuals to add to our team. We commit to providing our people with the necessary resources to continue learning and maintain a healthy work-life balance. We also cultivate a collaborative and social atmosphere and foster a merit-based culture in which people receive recognition for their performance. Oasys was recognized on Inc. Magazine’s list of the 5000 fastest-growing companies for five consecutive years.

Position Summary:

The GIS Developer will revise, develop, and deploy map layers and GIS features available to the public to support a national information and program application web service.  The work includes assessing as-is functionalities while helping define to-be requirements that improve GIS accuracy, applicant understanding, and program success. The position requires meeting with stakeholders to help them articulate needs, converting them into system requirements that meet team development, risk management, testing protocols, and executing code development to produce the requirements successfully.

The GIS Developer will work in an agile production environment helping optimize stakeholder investment in new capabilities for GIS data management, map rendering, information accuracy, and system security. The ideal candidate will demonstrate their ability for continued growth and desire to take on increasing levels of responsibility within the organization. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs analysis of documented user requirements and directs or assists in designing moderately complex to complex software or IT systems.
• Participates in all phases of risk management assessment.
• Supports development and documentation of backend infrastructure
• Supports development and documentation of web application infrastructure
• Supports development and documentation of GIS Map
• Supports development and documentation of UI/UX
• Collaborates daily with program managers, other developers, testers, customers, and engineering teams.
• Updates job knowledge by researching new internet/intranet technologies and software products; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Able to perform complex GIS analysis
• Proficient in PostgreSQL and PostGIS development and database design for relational and spatial data.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle and CI/CD process
• Experienced in AWS CloudFront, CloudWatch, ECS, Cloud Build, S3, and AWS Fargate
• Experience with Docker Container development and implementation
• Experience in GeoServer configuration and tuning
• Experience with GitHub platform and versioning
• Able to conduct statistical analysis and verify changes to existing map system
• Understand and process shapefiles as necessary
• Capable of troubleshooting and integrating with Google Maps APIs
• Programing experience in Ruby, NodeJS, React, or ArcGIS is a huge plus.
• Able to work flexible hours as required.
• Ability to develop and communicate new concepts via written and spoken interaction; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Demonstrates strong initiative and work ethic and works effectively as an engineering team.
• Success in a position requires the consistent display of the following key abilities:
• Communication skills to document, develop, and present technical issues so that stakeholders across the organization readily understand the content and their related actions.
• Excellent computer, documentation, and presentation.
• Ability to quickly adapt to a changing environment and quickly learn new technology concepts, including software and hardware.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for design, creation, and testing.
• Ability to multi-task & support multiple priorities.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in information systems, geography, systems engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution, with 7+ years of GIS experience.
• Minimum 10 year’s experience with no degree.

Clearance:

• U.S. citizenship required
• Possesses or can obtain OPM Position of Public Trust or DoD Secret clearance.

Certification:

• GIS or tech-related professional certifications are a definite plus.

Work Location:

• Washington, DC - Hybrid

Oasys is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions