GIS Applications Developer/Senior

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Valid driver’s license or the ability to provide authorized independent transportation as needed.
• Knowledge of secure software development practices and enterprise application support processes.
• Strong understanding of enterprise GIS architecture, geospatial data models, and application design principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of GIS governance, data standards, and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to analyze business processes and design practical technical solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver reliable production-ready solutions.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Experience supporting transportation, infrastructure, asset management, or public-sector GIS environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior