GIS Developer

GIS Solutions Developer

Location: East Sussex (Hybrid Working)
Rate: Flexible rates outside IR35
Contract: Initial 6 Months

GIS Solutions Developer - ArcGIS / Esri Specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced GIS Solutions Developer to join a major digital transformation programme. Working as part of the GIS Platform Team, you will play a key role in designing and delivering innovative public-facing GIS applications, services, and integrations using the Esri technology stack.

This is a hands-on technical role where you will lead the design, development, deployment, and support of enterprise GIS solutions, working closely with business stakeholders, GIS specialists, data teams, and technical SMEs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and development of a strategic GIS digital platform.
• Build and configure public-facing applications using:
  • ArcGIS Online
  • ArcGIS Hub
  • ArcGIS Experience Builder
  • ArcGIS Dashboards
  • ArcGIS StoryMaps
  • Survey123
• Develop GIS services, integrations, automation, and data management processes.
• Gather and translate business requirements into scalable GIS solutions.
• Design secure, performant, and supportable GIS applications.
• Implement automated data flows and integrations with enterprise systems.
• Support testing, deployment, defect resolution, and production releases.
• Produce technical documentation and knowledge transfer materials.
• Provide technical leadership and GIS expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support continuous improvement and enhancement of GIS applications and services.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-onexperienceacrosstheEsri platform, including:
  • ArcGIS Online
  • ArcGIS Enterprise
  • ArcGIS Hub
  • ArcGIS Experience Builder
  • ArcGIS Dashboards
  • ArcGIS StoryMaps
  • Survey123
  • ArcGIS REST APIs & Web Services
• Strong Python development and automation experience.
• Experience developing public-facing GIS applications and web platforms.
• Strong understanding of GIS security, permissions, and governance.
• Experience integrating GIS with enterprise systems and services.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and requirements gathering skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience producing technical documentation and development standards.

Desirable Skills

• FME Form and FME Flow.
• ArcGIS Hub website and engagement platform delivery.
• Spatial data integrations and workflow automation.
• Experience delivering large-scale GIS transformation programmes.
• Knowledge of enterprise data management and digital platform delivery.

What You'll Deliver

The successful consultant will be responsible for the design, build, testing, deployment, and handover of a strategic GIS platform, including:

• ArcGIS Hub implementation.
• ArcGIS Experience Builder applications.
• Supporting GIS services and automation.
• Stakeholder engagement and requirements delivery.
• Documentation and knowledge transfer to support teams.

Why Apply?

• High-profile GIS transformation programme.
• Opportunity to work with the latest Esri technologies.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Collaborative, delivery-focused team.
• Strong likelihood of contract extension based on programme requirements.

If you're an experienced GIS Solutions Developer with deep Esri expertise and a proven background delivering enterprise GIS platforms, we'd love to hear from you.