GIS Developer

Job Overview

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a GIS Developer to join our growing GIS Development Team in our Minneapolis or other Minnesota office locations. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

We’re looking for a GIS Developer with strong experience in web‑based geospatial applications and Python development. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building modern mapping tools, automating geospatial workflows, and working with both server‑side and client‑side technologies. You’ll collaborate with analysts, developers, and stakeholders to design, develop, and maintain GIS solutions that support critical business operations.

• Build and optimize Python‑based geoprocessing tools, automation scripts, and data pipelines.
• Develop and maintain web‑based GIS applications using frameworks such as ArcGIS API for JavaScript, Leaflet, Mapbox GL JS, or Open Layers.
• Design, publish, and manage web services (REST, Feature Services, Map Services) using ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, or open‑source stacks.
• Integrate spatial data with web APIs, databases, and external systems.
• Manage and maintain geodatabases (file, enterprise, Postgres/PostGIS).
• Design and implement complex spatial analysis workflows and support internal teams with geospatial solutions.
• Collaborate with UI/UX, IT, and data teams to deliver high‑quality mapping experiences.
• Work closely with project managers and end users to gather requirements, translate business needs into technical designs, and deliver well‑tested, maintainable solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in GIS development
• Strong proficiency in Python (Arc Py, Geo Pandas, Shapely, GDAL/OGR).
• Experience with web mapping libraries (ArcGIS JS API, Leaflet, Mapbox, Open Layers).
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, Type Script/JavaScript, and modern web development practices.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, or open‑source GIS tools.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, and web service integration.
• Experience working with spatial databases (PostGIS, SQL Server, Oracle Spatial).
• Effective interpersonal written & verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail

• Knowledge of GIS as it relates to land development, local government, public works, planning, civil engineering, and transportation
• Experience with web components and frameworks such as Vue.js, React, or Angular
• Experience with the ArcGIS Pro SDK for .NET and Add‑In Development

Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

$75,000 - $120,000 depending on years of experience and credentials.

Bolton & Menk is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to specific geographic location. Bolton & Menk reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees.

• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
• ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company‑paid contributions
• 401(k) Match Program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short term and Long‑term disability
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
  
  Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Bolton & Menk is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affi­rmative Action Employer including disability and vets. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.