Application Developer 2 - Onsite Carson City, NV

GIS Developer – Contract Position

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking anexperienced GIS Developer to design, develop, administer, and support customGIS applications using ArcGIS Enterprise 11.x and above. This role focuses ondelivering tailored geospatial solutions for internal NDOT business units, suchas roadway systems, maintenance operations, traffic systems, and trafficsafety.

You’ll be a key technical resource supporting enterprise GISmodernization efforts, leveraging the latest capabilities of ArcGIS Enterprise11.x, including Experience Builder, Dashboards, ArcGIS Pro–based workflows,federated services, and administration of the underlying GIS infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy custom web GIS applications using ArcGIS Enterprise 11.x components, including:
• • Portal for ArcGIS
  • ArcGISServer (federated)
  • ExperienceBuilder (Developer Edition and hosted)
  • ArcGISDashboards
• AdministerArcGIS Enterprise infrastructure, including Portal, ArcGIS Server sites, hosting servers, data stores, user/role management, content governance, security configuration, and environment monitoring.
• Develop interactive tools and applications to support NDOT programs such as:
• • Roadway asset management and inventory tracking
  • Maintenance activity monitoring
  • Traffic operations and incident mapping
  • Project planning and visualization
• Build and manage scalable and secure web services (map, feature, and geoprocessing) using ArcGIS Server 11.x+.
• AutomateGIS workflows and service publishing using Python (ArcPy, ArcGIS API forPython) and scheduled tasks.
• IntegrateGIS applications with enterprise data systems (e.g., asset management, maintenance, project databases).
• Customize and extend applications using ArcGIS API for JavaScript (v4.x) andExperience Builder widgets.
• Collaborate with NDOT engineers, planners, analysts, cartographers, and IT teams to gather requirements and implement solutions.
• Optimize performance of spatial services and applications; ensure adherence to state IT and data governance standards.
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise GIS environments, including service performance, system health, and infrastructure configurations across development, test, and production environments.
• Document workflows, configurations, and provide technical support and training to end users.
• Stay current with Esri advancements and new features in ArcGIS Enterprise 11.x to inform continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, TransportationPlanning, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in GIS development, with at least 1–2 years usingArcGIS Enterprise 11.1 or newer.
• Proficiency with:
• • ArcGISExperience Builder
  • ArcGISDashboards
  • ArcGISServer and Portal (11.1+)
  • ArcGISPro (for service publishing and geoprocessing)
  • ArcGISAPI for JavaScript (v4.x)
  • Python (ArcPy and ArcGIS API for Python)
• Experience administering ArcGIS Enterprise infrastructure, including federated servers, data stores, authentication, and content/user management.
• Experience developing and deploying applications for internal enterprise users and the public.
• Strong understanding of federated ArcGIS Enterprise architecture, content management, and security roles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a state or local Department of Transportation or similar public sector environment.
• Familiarity with linear referencing systems (LRS), transportation asset management, or roadway networks.
• Experience with DevOps tools.
• EsriTechnical Certification (e.g., Enterprise Administration, Web ApplicationDeveloper) or GISP.

Work Environment & Benefits:

• Stable, mission-driven work that directly supports transportation infrastructure and public service.
• Opportunities for professional development, certification, and Esri user conferences.