NET Technical Lead with GIS experience

Job Title: Technical Lead - .NET with GIS

Location: New York, NY only locals)

Purpose Of Solicitation

• Consultant will design, develop, and implement the Data Maintenance Platform Design project.

• Candidate will lead development of a Microsoft .NET/C# based ArcGIS Pro-integrated data maintenance platform and extend native editing features to modernize the system.

• Role requires deep expertise in ESRI ArcGIS Pro tools, strong programming skills, and database proficiency.

• Candidate will collaborate with stakeholders, guide developers, and oversee integration/implementation of geographic data system solutions.

PROJECT SCOPE

• Architecting and implementing full-stack solutions using Microsoft .NET technologies (C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, .NET Core, .NET 9.0, Entity Framework, JavaScript libraries, ArcGIS Maps SDK for .NET).

• Identifying, analyzing, and developing interfaces/integration flows using Visual Studio Application platform.

• Developing and optimizing database structures and queries using Microsoft SQL Server.

• Using Azure services (App Service, SQL Database, Functions) for scalable cloud applications.

• Managing a team of Microsoft .NET/C#/SQL Server/ETL full-stack developers with technical guidance and mentoring.

• Integrating GIS applications and data with enterprise systems.

• Designing and enhancing ArcGIS Pro-based applications and custom extensions for spatial data editing.

• Implementing custom tools, scripts, workflows in ArcGIS Pro for GIS data editing.

• Managing, processing, and analyzing spatial data from diverse sources.

• Ensuring data integrity/accuracy, performing conversions, QA, and updates.

• Optimizing spatial databases and file geodatabases.

• Developing GIS integration solutions with enterprise platforms or third-party tools.

• Automating GIS workflows using Python (ArcPy), Arcade, ModelBuilder, etc.

• Collaborating with interface designers to integrate UI elements with server-side logic.

• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and align solutions.

• Participating in code reviews to ensure quality and improvements.

• Troubleshooting/debugging complex issues and providing resolutions.

• Communicating effectively with team, stakeholders, and project managers.

• Mentoring junior developers and sharing best practices.

• Creating and maintaining technical documentation.

• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and security protocols.

• Preparing documentation and conducting knowledge transition for adoption across agencies.

• Staying updated with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Required Qualifications, Skills, And Experience

• Minimum 8 years' experience required

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Software Engineering, IS, GIS, or related field (Master's is a plus).

• 8+ years of experience as a full stack .NET Developer (C#, VB.Net, ASP.NET, .NET Core, .NET 9.0, Entity Framework, MVC, SQL Server, Azure).

• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks (React, Angular).

• Minimum 4 years of ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcMap GIS solution design and development.

• Experience with RESTful API development/integration.

• Hands-on experience with ArcGIS Maps SDK for .NET, Python, ArcPy, Arcade, and Model Builder.

• Proficiency with ESRI product suite: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, ArcMap.

• Experience with geospatial data types in SQL Server, Oracle/Oracle Spatial, PostgreSQL/PostGIS.

• Knowledge of emerging GIS trends and technologies.

• Experience with MS-SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and other geospatial databases.

• Familiarity with ArcGIS Online and GIS application development.

• Strong team collaboration ability.

• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and delivering projects on time.

• Knowledge of architecture principles, design patterns, best practices.

• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD tools.

• Experience with ALM tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub extensions).

• Experience with Git/GitHub version control and release management.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Microsoft Azure certifications are a plus.

• Experience working with technical and non-technical staff.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to identify end-user needs and communicate solutions.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects under tight deadlines.

Desirable Skills / Experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to interact professionally with executives, managers, and subject matter experts.

• Must be a strong team player.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $118, $150,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person