GIS Programming/Scripting Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-04
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IT/Tech
Data Engineer
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role DescriptionArcadis is seeking a qualified Programming/Scripting Specialist to provide analytical and coding support for web service development, mobile applications, Python scripting, and GIS application development for local and state Departments of Transportation. Projects focus on data management, visualization, reporting, analysis, and maintenance of enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using Esri based software.
This role will sit within the larger Global Mobility Business Area. We partner with our clients across the globe to design thriving and connected cities and communities that enable opportunity for all and keep the world moving. Climate change, urbanization and digitization trends are requiring today’s mobility projects and systems to address an evolving set of demands from the world’s growing population.
We design connected, sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies, and optimize the mobility of people and goods.
The ideal candidate will have experience programming and developing applications using Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code, as well as creating scripts to integrate, transform, convert, and validate enterprise data stores. They should be skilled in developing web services for interrogating and distributing enterprise data, and adept at leveraging code repositories such as Git Hub, including push/pull activities using Dev Ops practices.
The candidate will be responsible for developing databases and schemas within Oracle and SQL Server environments, and for creating FME or KNIME workflows and processes to further support data integration and validation.
Additional responsibilities include analyzing and creating datasets to support enterprise reporting and distribution needs, integrating datasets for reporting purposes, and identifying and designing data business processes and use cases. The role also involves validation, troubleshooting, and error resolution of applications, data transformations, and related processes, as well as working with GIS datasets utilizing Esri technologies.
Work location is flexible. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required for this position.
Qualifications & Experience Required Experience- Bachelor’s in Geography, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Information Technology, or Computer Science.
- 2 or more years’ post‑graduate experience in technology/visualization software, or relevant experience/qualifying certification.
- Exposure to programming languages (Java, C#/C++, .Net, etc.).
- Exposure to scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, JSON, SQL, XML, etc.).
- Exposure to frontend languages (HTML5, CSS, etc.).
- Exposure to Cloud Services (Azure, AWS, etc.).
- Safe Software FME Desktop, FME Server, FME Cloud or KNIME.
- Esri ArcGIS Pro products (ArcGIS Pro, Experience Builder, Field Maps, Portal, Survey
123, etc.). - Linear referencing toolsets.
- Extensive familiarity with enterprise database environments, including versioning concepts (Oracle, SQL Server).
- Demonstrating progressive and analytical problem‑solving skills.
- Advanced Analytics and Data Visualization techniques. Experience working with web services.
Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions including medical, dental, and vision insurance, EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional benefits such as wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Arcadis is dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis prohibited by law.
Location & CompensationLocation:
Birmingham, AL. Salary range: $68,187–120,947.
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