Senior GIS Developer, Federal Sector Services

Esri Canada provides geographic information system (GIS) solutions that empower people in business, government and education to make informed and timely decisions by leveraging the power of mapping and spatial analytics. A Day in the Life of a Senior GIS Developer at Esri Canada:

• Produce functional specifications based on the operational needs of customers
• Architect, design, develop, and deploy Esri based applications
• Provide design expertise, application support and prototype development
• Lead a development team in the design, development, testing and debugging of applications
• Coordinate the effective use of the development team’s time, ensuring efficient communication between team members and customers
• Write, coordinate, and validate technical responses and estimations for proposal submissions
• Provide feedback and suggestions for process improvement, and promote best practices
• Act as a technical mentor and advisor for the development team
• Work with customers to assist them during the implementation of software
• Contribute to needs analysis, functional requirements definition, and business solution needs as outlined by a customer
• Support the pre-sale and after-sale project teams by drafting proposals
• Proactively pursue self-instruction on all relevant technical topics

What you bring to the team:

• University degree in GIS, geomatics, computer science, engineering, or equivalent education and experience
• 7+ years’ experience in object oriented (OO) design and development
• Proven knowledge and experience as a developer in GIS based solutions:
• Understanding of best principles and practices related to web application security
• Experience developing and testing service-oriented architecture
• Experience with deploying and testing customized web applications integrated with Esri products
• Knowledge and experience developing software solutions with ArcGIS Enterprise
• Working knowledge of Git workflows, including branching and pipelines.
• Experience with.NET, C#, ASP.NET, MVC/Core, and the unit testing framework
• Experience with Python and the ArcGIS API for Python (ArcPy, Python API for ArcGIS)
• Experience with the ArcGIS APIs for JavaScript, React, and TypeScript
• Experience with relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle)

Essential Requirements:

• Must live in the Ottawa Gatineau region
• Must be able to quickly attain Canadian Federal Government – Secret clearance. (Priority will be given to candidates who have already attained Secret clearance).

Bonus points for this position:

• Bilingualism (French & English)
• Experience in developing desktop applications or web services using ArcGIS Pro SDK, .NET or Server Object Extensions / Interceptors. Experience with Runtime (C#, iOS) is a good nice-to-have
• Experience developing web applications using Experience Builder, Web App Builder, or ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript.
• Experience with developing web applications using Experience Builder, Web App Builder, or ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript.
• Comfortable working on concurrent projects
• Working knowledge of UML, data modeling, process modeling, workflows
• Web: Esri Technical Certifications
• Enterprise Administration - Associate
• ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript Associate
• ArcGIS Online Administration

* Desktop: Esri Technical Certifications:

• ArcGIS Pro – Associate / ArcGIS Pro Foundation
• ArcGIS API for Python – Associate
• ArcGIS Developer Foundation
• ArcGIS Desktop Developer – Associate

Compensation & Benefits: At Esri Canada, we are committed to fair and competitive compensation. This role offers a base salary range of $84,900 to $110,000 annually, determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries and levels to ensure we remain competitive in the market. What Esri Canada offers you: We prioritize our employees’ well-being and work-life balance. Our benefits include:

• Work from Home or hybrid work
• Generous Paid Time-Off: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of time off per year, including:
• 3 weeks of paid annual vacation, increasing with years of service
• 50 hours of Paid-Time Off (PTO) for personal needs
• 32 hours of Summer Time
• Winter holiday office closure
• Comprehensive health benefits plan
• RRSP match increasing with years of service
• Training and development programs for professional growth
• Company perks including discounts on gym memberships, technology purchases and more.
• Company-sponsored events and social activities
• Employee-driven initiatives such as yoga sessions, book clubs, interactive podcasts, and more.

Fluency in English is essential, as this role requires regular client communication and support in English-speaking regions How to apply: Ready to join our amazing team? Submit your resume today! Esri Canada conducts recruitment through a formal interview process with authorized company representatives. We do not request payment, banking details, or personal financial information during recruitment stages. Employment offers are extended only following a structured interview process. Candidates are encouraged to apply exclusively through Esri Canada’s official career channels to ensure the authenticity of recruitment communication. Esri Canada fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, the opportunity to build your skills, and the flexibility to work remotely or at any of our offices across Canada. Occasional travel to corporate offices or customer sites may be required for certain positions. We offer attractive salaries, an engaging work environment, and an outstanding benefits package with generous time-off. We value employment equity and will provide accommodations upon request at any stage of the hiring process. We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Our hiring process includes background checks as a condition of employment.