Richland County, South Carolina

County government in central South Carolina

Lead Developer GIS

Full-Stack EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeUnited States$72.4k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Knowledge of and experience developing software in the context of Geographic Information Systems.
Experience developing in multiple programming languages and with SQL in Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
Experience developing web applications and device-native solutions such as extract, transform, and load processes, thick clients, or mobile applications.
At least 3 years of experience developing HTML5 web applications using HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript, and JavaScript Object Notation or Extensible Markup Language.
At least 3 years of experience developing with web server technologies including Apache, PHP, and command-line tools.
At least 3 years of experience defining SQL queries, views, indexes, and stored procedures.
At least 3 years of experience developing in a Geographic Information Systems context.
At least 2 years of experience managing and interfacing with Geographic Information Systems server technologies including ArcServer, ArcSDE, GeoServer, and MapServer.
A solid foundation in Geographic Information Systems fundamentals, including coordinate systems and projections, coordinate transformations, topological relationships, and spatial analysis.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain scripted automations between servers and databases.
Develop and maintain Geographic Information Systems web applications.
Manage databases.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with open-source Geographic Information Systems development using the GDAL/OGR suite, Leaflet, OpenLayers, MapBox, Carto, GeoServer, or MapServer.
Experience with Linux.
Experience developing mobile applications.
Intermediate or greater experience developing Geographic Information Systems applications using technologies not listed above.

Richland County, SC has a vacancy for a Lead Developer in the GIS Division. This is an senior-level position that functions as a developer in the GIS division. The successful candidate must have knowledge of and experience developing software in the context of Geographic Information Systems. Regular work includes creating and maintaining scripted automations between servers and databases, developing and maintaining GIS web applications, and managing databases. Candidates should have experience developing in multiple programming languages in addition to SQL experience in either MS SQL Server, PostGRESql, or Oracle. Experiences should include developing web applications as well as device-native solutions (e.g. ETLs, thick clients, mobile apps). Ideal experience: 3+ years developing HTML5 web applications (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON/XML); 3+ years developing with web server technologies (Apache, PHP, command line); 3+ years defining SQL queries, views, indexes, and stored procedures. 3+ years developing in a GIS context. 2+ years managing and interfacing with GIS server technologies (ArcServer, ArcSDE, GeoServer, MapServer). Solid foundation in GIS fundamentals, including coordinate systems and projections, coordinate transformations, topological relationships, and spatial analysis. Nice-to-haves: Open source GIS development experience (GDAL/OGR suite, Leaflet/OpenLayers, MapBox/Carto, GeoServer/MapServer), Linux experience, experience developing mobile applications. Applicants with intermediate or greater experience developing GIS applications in technologies not listed above are encouraged to apply.

Compensation Minimum: $72,362.29

About the Company

Richland County, South Carolina

County government in central South Carolina

Richland County, South Carolina is the county government serving residents, businesses and visitors in the central part of the state. It operates under a Council-Administrator form of government, with elected council members setting policy and an appointed administrator overseeing county departments. Its services include emergency response, public works, utilities, planning, building inspections, solid waste management and neighborhood improvement. County offices also handle property taxes, land records, business licensing, elections and court administration, alongside programs for community development and conservation. Established in 1785, the county government is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Columbia, SC
Founded: 1785

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