(Remote) GIS Developer

About the role

DataVoice, a division of Harris, is seeking a GIS Developer to contribute to the development of industry-leading utility software solutions. The primary focus will be on enhancing the geospatial capabilities of the Outage Management System (OMS) to ensure accurate and high-performance visualization of complex utility networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance GIS functionalities within the core C++ application framework.
• Configure and manage map services and data publishing workflows to ensure timely and accurate data delivery to client systems.
• Design and implement map configurations, symbology, and cartographic displays to create intuitive and effective user experiences for utility operators.
• Collaborate with the Outage Management and Asset Management teams to define requirements and deliver integrated geospatial solutions.
• Manage development tasks, track progress, and document changes using Jira and GitHub.
• Analyze and resolve complex spatial data and software issues to support the stability and performance of the mapping platform.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to company standards and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Geography, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in a GIS development or software engineering role.
• Strong proficiency in core GIS principles, including coordinate systems, projections, and spatial data formats.
• Experience with spatial databases (e.g., Oracle Spatial, PostGIS) and SQL.
• Demonstrated experience with at least one major programming language (e.g., C++, Python, Java, C#).

Qualifications

• Professional development experience with C++, JavaScript, PHP, leaflet, and MapLibre.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise GIS platforms such as Esri ArcGIS Enterprise or open-source alternatives.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle tools, specifically Jira and GitHub.
• Knowledge of electric utility network data models and concepts.
• Understanding of industry standards such as the Common Information Model (CIM).

Skills

• Proficiency in core GIS principles, including coordinate systems, projections, and spatial data formats.
• Experience with spatial databases (e.g., Oracle Spatial, PostGIS) and SQL.
• Strong proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., C++, Python, Java, C#).
• Hands-on experience with enterprise GIS platforms such as Esri ArcGIS Enterprise or open-source alternatives.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle tools, specifically Jira and GitHub.
• Knowledge of electric utility network data models and concepts.
• Understanding of industry standards such as the Common Information Model (CIM).

Benefits

• 3 weeks’ vacation and 5 personal days.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting from your first day of employment.
• Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401k matching programs.
• Lifestyle rewards.
• Remote work and more!

Pay

$40K - $55K USD / $55K - $76K CAD

Schedule

Remote role with occasional travel required, approximately 10%.