Software Developer - Senior GIS application development

Software Developer – Job Description

Project Background

The role supports and enhances the Child Care Inspection System (CCIS) application hosted on the GeoHub platform. GeoHub is a geospatial data discovery platform that supports childcare-related programs through geospatial data consolidation, spatial analysis, and map visualization. The objective is to provide insights and trends that help inform policy and funding decisions.

Work Arrangement:

• 5 days onsite (Monday–Friday)
  
• Ontario Public Service (OPS) environment
  

Key Responsibilities

GIS Application Development & Support

• Provide technical expertise and leadership in the design, development, and maintenance of GIS-based applications.
  
• Analyze business requirements and recommend GIS technology solutions.
  
• Conduct Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and prototype development.
  
• Design application development plans and technical specifications.
  
• Research emerging GIS technologies and industry trends.
  
• Participate in inter/intra-ministerial committees and technical working groups.
  

GIS Services & Automation

• Lead development of geoprocessing and GIS web services.
  
• Develop and maintain server-side geoprocessing workflows and automation scripts.
  
• Manage GIS data integration and spatial analysis solutions.
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and modernization efforts.
  

Leadership & Knowledge Transfer

• Provide technical guidance and leadership.
  
• Mentor team members and facilitate knowledge transfer.
  
• Build technical capabilities within the organization.
  

Requirements

Required Technical Skills (65%)

GIS & ESRI Technologies

• Strong knowledge of:
  
• 3-tier systems architecture
  
• GIS theory and principles
  
• Cartography
  
• Spatial information management
  
• Model building
  
• Geoprocessing
  
• ESRI ArcGIS suite
  
• Web Mapping Services (WMS)
  
• Web Feature Services (WFS)
  

Advanced Experience With

• ArcGIS Pro
  
• ArcGIS Enterprise
  
• ArcGIS Online
  
• ArcGIS Portal
  
• ArcGIS Server
  
• ArcGIS Dashboards
  
• Experience Builder
  
• Arcade
  
• ESRI JavaScript API
  
• ArcPy
  

Programming & Development

• Python
  
• R
  
• .NET Framework
  
• JavaScript
  
• HTML
  
• CSS
  
• Responsive Design
  

Databases & Integration

• Oracle
  
• Azure SQL
  
• Microsoft SQL Server
  
• PL/SQL
  
• Stored Procedures
  
• Database Triggers
  
• Spatial Database Design
  

Cloud & APIs

• Azure Cloud Technologies
  
• REST APIs
  
• SOAP Services
  
• AJAX
  
• XML
  
• JSON
  

Accessibility

• Experience developing maps and applications compliant with WCAG 2.0 AA standards.
  

Benefits

Analytical & Evaluative Skills (15%)

• Analyze client requirements and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
  
• Perform spatial analysis and geographic data management.
  
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses.
  
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
  
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends.
  

Project Management, Communication & Customer Service (15%)

• Prepare reports, presentations, documentation, and training materials.
  
• Strong stakeholder consultation and advisory skills.
  
• Excellent customer service orientation.
  
• Project planning, scheduling, risk management, and execution monitoring.
  
• Technical leadership and project coordination experience.
  

Public Sector Experience (5%)

• Previous Ontario Public Service (OPS) or broader Public Sector experience is preferred.
  

Must-Have Skills

• GIS theory, cartography, spatial analysis, geoprocessing.
  
• ESRI ArcGIS suite.
  
• ArcGIS Pro.
  
• ArcGIS Online, Portal, and Server administration.
  
• ArcGIS Enterprise development.
  
• Experience Builder, Dashboards, Arcade, ESRI JavaScript API.
  
• ArcPy development and automation.
  
• Python and/or R programming.
  
• .NET, JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
  
• Spatial data analysis and geographic dataset management.
  

Nice-to-Have

• Prior Ontario Government (OPS) experience.
  
• Broader public sector GIS application development experience.
  

Submission Information

• Closing Date: June 10, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
  
• Work Location: Onsite (5 days per week)
  
• Maximum Submissions: 1 candidate per supplier.
  

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