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GIS Developer/DevOps Specialist

Redhorse Corporation
Full-time
Remote
United States
About the Organization
Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

About the Role
Redhorse Corporation is seeking a highly skilled GIS Developer / IT Operations (DevOps) Specialist to join our team supporting the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Geospatial Business Platform (GBP). The successful candidate will play a key role in the migration and modernization of the Abandoned Mine Site Cleanup Module (AMSCM)—transitioning from a standalone tabular database to a GIS-centric, mobile-enabled solution leveraging Esri Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) technologies.
This position requires hands-on expertise with ArcGIS Enterprise solutions, geospatial databases, and mobile field data collection tools. The GIS Developer / DevOps Specialist will also ensure operational support, system reliability, and the successful implementation of new features within a Scaled Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

    • Serve as the primary DevOps specialist responsible for developing, maintaining, and operating the AMSCM system.
    • Incorporate user stories and backlog items into the AMSCM application in alignment with business requirements.
    • Provide Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support for all GIS components, including database schema, access, configurations, web services, and portal items.
    • Configure, implement, and maintain GIS system components in the DIRM-provided environment.
    • Develop and extend GIS system capabilities using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python, including custom geoprocessing services, SOEs, and SOIs.
    • Track and report development and deployment progress using tools such as Jira.
    • Design and implement schema updates and new configurations on a structured release cycle.
    • Document all development, configuration, and deployment activities, including system workflows, database changes, and portal functionality.
    • Develop and execute test plans to ensure full system functionality and validate software updates or patches.
    • Collaborate with project leads, developers, and data stewards to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Required Experience/Clearance

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in GIS development, DevOps engineering, or systems administration.
    • Proficiency in developing ArcGIS Server Object Extensions (SOE/SOI) using C#/.NET.
    • Experience deploying and supporting GIS solutions for desktop, web, and mobile environments.
    • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative, agile environment.
    • U.S. citizenship and ability to be able to pass a federal background investigation prior to gaining access to on-site government systems and networks.

Desired Experience

    • Experience implementing Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) within enterprise GIS environments.
    • Demonstrated ability to manage software projects using Jira or similar project management tools.
    • Proficiency in developing GIS web applications using React, Python, and ArcGIS APIs.
    • Hands-on experience with IT operations, help desk support, and system administration.
    • Experience integrating backend REST services with front-end GIS applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
    • Skilled in enterprise geodatabase configuration and performing ETL operations on SQL Server databases.
    • Ability to write complex SQL queries and stored procedures, and maintain database security.
    • Knowledge of federated GIS server configurations, web adaptors, and mobile device management tools such as MaaS360.
    • Familiarity with deploying ArcGIS Online (AGOL) in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure.
    • Proven experience collaborating with large teams to identify requirements and deliver innovative, scalable GIS solutions.

Compensation range for this position is the following

    • Starting $110,000/year to $120,000/year

    • Redhorse Benefits include:
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Health Savings Account
    • Life and Disability
    • Voluntary Coverages (Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness)
    • Employee Assistance Plan
    • Retirement Plans
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Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs.
This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion.