RQ10811 Software Developer - Senior (Geographic Information Systems (GIS))

Software Developer - Senior

Toronto, On (777 Bay St. Onsite)

Contract (10+ months with high possibility of extension)

Project Background Information

Support and enhance the CCIS (Child Care Inspection System) application hosted on the GeoHub platform. GeoHub serves as a comprehensive geospatial data discovery platform for childcare related programs. This ongoing initiative prioritizes the consolidation of geospatial data, conducting spatial analysis, and generating map visualizations. These efforts aim to empower the Division by uncovering valuable insights and trends that inform policy and funding decisions.

Responsibilities/Assignment Deliverables

• Provide technical expertise and project leadership in the design, development and maintenance of specialized systems applications using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology including analyzing client ministries business needs in relation to client's programs and services delivery requirements and providing solution options
• Conduct joint application development sessions, feasibility studies, cost benefit analysis and create prototypes
• Design and construct application development plans and technical specification documents
• Research trends in the use of GIS and maintain contacts with industry and other I&IT inter/intra-ministerial committees and task forces
• Lead and develop geoprocessing and GIS web services
• Lead and develop server-side geoprocessing and automation scripts
• Identify and lead continuous improvement activities to streamline technical processes and to keep up with emerging trends in technology
• Actively transfer knowledge and train team members to build technical capabilities within the unit

Must Have:

• Knowledge and experience with: 3-tier systems design, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) theory, cartography, spatial information principles, model building, geo-processing, and the ESRI suite of ArcGIS applications; knowledge of web-service technology including data transfer, Web Mapping Services (WMS), and Web Feature Services (WFS)
• ArcGIS Pro as primary desktop GIS application and advanced knowledge of Geoprocessing tools
• Managing & publishing services for ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal and ArcGIS Server
• Developing web-based applications using Esri tools such as ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Dashboard, Experience Builder, Arcade or ESRI Web API for JavaScript, ArcPy
• Experience with structured programming (R, Python).
• Experience with front-end development using .NET framework, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Responsive Design
• Experience with analyzing data using a variety of methodologies and techniques (e.g., spatial analysis) and compile, produce and maintain geographic datasets.

Nice to have:

• Prior OPS or Public sector exp.

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Note: The higher end of the range is intended for absolutely exceptional candidates who meet all must-have requirements and most or all nice-to-have qualifications. The client will evaluate candidates based on both rate expectations and overall skill set when shortlisting.

INCORPORATED RATE RANGE (7.25 billable hours per day)

• $82.07/hr - $98.48/hr Inc.

T4 RATE RANGE (7.25 billable hours per day)

• $65.66/hr - $78.78/hr T4