GIS Applications Developer/Senior

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geographic Information Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Four or more years of professional application development experience, including enterprise GIS solution development.
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Experience Builder, Survey123, Field Maps, Dashboards, and related Esri application platforms.
• Experience developing automation, scripting, and geoprocessing solutions using Python.
• Experience working with SQL Server and enterprise relational databases.
• Experience integrating applications using REST services, APIs, authentication frameworks, and cloud-based services.
• Experience using source control, CI/CD practices, Agile development methodologies, and DevOps workflows.

Benefits

Additional Information

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $35.267 Job Posting: JR2026-00026479 GIS Applications Developer/Senior (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 06-18-2026 Job Description: The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a Senior GIS Applications Developer to design, build, modernize, and support enterprise geospatial applications that advance transportation planning, maintenance, operations, asset management, and public service delivery. This position develops scalable GIS solutions using modern Esri technologies, APIs, automation, cloud-integrated architectures, and enterprise application development practices. The successful candidate will collaborate with business partners, GIS professionals, developers, and enterprise technology teams to deliver secure, user-focused solutions that support mission-critical transportation workflows. ______________________________________________________________________________ **This is an in-person/no remote work position.** **NDOT does NOT sponsor STEM OPT/CPT or non-immigrant work visas for this position.** **All interviews will be held in-person.** **Pay rate: $35.267/hr ______________________________________________________________________________ We reward our employees' hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: - State-matched retirement contribution of 156% - 13 paid holidays - Generous leave accruals that begin immediately - Military leave - Tuition reimbursement program - Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government - 79% employer-paid health insurance plans - Dental and vision insurance plans - Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy - Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State - Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service - Training and Development based on your career aspirations - Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship - Employee Assistance Program - Fun, inviting teammates - Free parking JOB DUTIES Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise GIS web, desktop, and mobile applications using ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Experience Builder, and related Esri technologies. Develop custom applications, integrations, and automation solutions using JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, HTML5, CSS, REST APIs, and modern web application development frameworks. Build and maintain integrations between GIS platforms and enterprise systems, including databases, business applications, APIs, and cloud-hosted services. Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze workflows, document technical designs, and translate operational needs into effective GIS solutions. Support geospatial data management, schema development, data governance, QA/QC workflows, and enterprise GIS standards. Participate in application lifecycle management, including project estimation, sprint planning, testing, deployment, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across GIS and enterprise development initiatives. Develop secure internal and public-facing applications that improve access to transportation data and digital services. Stay current with emerging GIS, automation, application development, and cloud technologies relevant to transportation and public-sector operations. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements / Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering, or other related field, and two years of experience, education, or training in coding computer applications; programming experience can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

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