GIS Developer

Overview

GIS Developer – Category:
Software Development/Engineering
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Location:

Lafayette, LA, United States
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Employment Type:

Full Time
• Position : J.

The role involves transforming complex spatial data into meaningful insights and cutting-edge geospatial solutions. You will join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and craftsmanship in geospatial technology, work with modern GIS tools, automate data workflows, and build applications that support real-world missions across diverse domains. The position offers growth opportunities in technical expertise, geospatial strategy, and tangible impact.

This position is located in our Lafayette, LA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. Due to the nature of government work, US citizenship is required.

• Design, implement, and maintain GIS-enabled solutions that support enterprise missions and analytics.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to understand needs, translate them into technical designs, and develop geospatial systems using ESRI technologies, FME, and related tools.
• Maintain spatial databases, improve data quality, implement automation pipelines, and support application development with clean, scalable code.
• Develop, configure, and maintain GIS applications using ESRI ArcGIS technologies (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online).
• Build automated ETL workflows and spatial data transformations using FME Desktop and FME Server.
• Create and manage geospatial datasets, feature services, and spatial databases (e.g., PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server).
• Implement geospatial data standards, quality checks, and metadata practices.
• Develop scripts, tools, and APIs to streamline GIS operations (Python, JavaScript, or Java preferred).
• Integrate GIS capabilities with enterprise systems, analytics platforms, or cloud environments.
• Support map creation, spatial analysis, geoprocessing services, and visualization products.
• Troubleshoot GIS application issues and provide training or documentation for end users.
• Participate in Agile development processes, requirement refinement, and code reviews.

• Strong foundational knowledge in GIS concepts, spatial databases, and geospatial data management.
• Experience with desktop and server-based GIS environments and automated workflows or custom tools that enhance GIS operations.
• Hands-on experience with ESRI technologies; familiarity with FME preferred.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS products (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online).
• Strong understanding of spatial data structures, projections, geoprocessing, and analysis.
• Experience developing scripts or tools using Python or another programming language.
• Experience working with spatial databases (PostGIS, SQL Server, Oracle Spatial, etc.).
• Ability to translate user requirements into functional geospatial tools or workflows.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience.

• FME Desktop and/or FME Server experience; FME certification strongly preferred.
• Experience building GIS automation, ETL pipelines, or data quality workflows in FME.
• Experience with Java development — beneficial but not required.
• Familiarity with web mapping frameworks (JavaScript, Leaflet, ArcGIS API for JS).
• Experience integrating GIS systems with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of Agile development processes and CI/CD practices.

CGI is required by law to provide a reasonable estimate of compensation. A current range in the U.S. is $63,700 – $156,700, based on factors including experience, skill, and certifications.

CGI Federal s benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment and may include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and well-being programs

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sex, or other protected statuses to the extent required by law. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email US_ and reference the Position  email is for accommodation requests only.

All CGI offers of employment are contingent upon successful background investigations. Some roles may include credit checks depending on government requirements.

We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing pay; however, disclosure of compensation information may be governed by job function.