Geospatial Developer/GIS ETL Developer

GIS ETL Developer - Richardson, TX!

Halff is seeking a talented and innovative GIS ETL Developer to contribute to the development and administration of our Enterprise GIS Platform. The GIS ETL Developer will collaborate closely with the GIS team to support end-to-end geospatial workflows, ETL processes, application development, and content distribution across various business practices and client services. This role involves assessing, developing, integrating, and troubleshooting GIS and data transformation technology and applications to support business processes. The GIS ETL Developer will provide technical or functional guidance to project teams within multiple practices, ensuring the reliability, performance, security, advancement, and continuity of the GIS platform.

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What you will do:

• Design and implement robust ETL processes using FME Flow (Server) and FME Form (Workbench) to enhance data integrations and conversions, streamlining tasks and improving productivity.
• Utilize scripting languages (Phyton, Dynamo, FME, etc.) for custom data transformations, enhancing complex workflows, and improving overall productivity.
• Integrate data from various sources, including databases, CADD & GIS systems, spreadsheets, and web services, using FME's extensive connectors and transformers.
• Collaborate with the Sr. ArcGIS Administrator to design, maintain, and architect scalable GIS solutions aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Create user documentation, tutorials, and best practice guidelines for GIS workflows.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement performance-tuning strategies to optimize the ArcGIS Enterprise and AGOL platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-practice teams to identify GIS opportunities and provide geospatial insights for decision-making processes.
• Stay updated with the latest GIS trends, technologies, and advancements to propose innovative solutions and improvements to existing systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance GIS workflows, user experience, and overall efficiency.

What you will need:

• Minimum of four years' experience with ETL tools, concepts, and processes (data migration/translation, database conversion, data warehousing, data mining, or data analysis).
• BS or AAS degree from an accredited institution in Geospatial, Information Technology, Applied Science, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in FME Form (Workbench) and FME Flow (Server) for data transformation.
• Experience in managing and administering ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise (Server, Portal, and Data Store).
• Experience with developing web map applications.
• Experience with administering ArcGIS mobile applications.
• Ability to understand diverse project requirements and interpret user stories.
• Experience with SQL for database interactions (MS SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, etc.).
• Solid understanding of CADD (Autodesk & Bentley) and the Esri ArcGIS platform.
• Experience using programming or scripting APIs: Python, C#, PHP, NodeJS, JavaScript, and Dynamo for data manipulation and transformation.
• Familiarity with Bentley & Autodesk AEC tools and Esri ArcGIS tools.
• Familiarity with one or more DSO tools like GitLab, Azure DevOps, or GitHub.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GIS theory and practices, as well as general principles and practices of enterprise information technology systems and structures.
• Advanced ArcGIS skills.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in asset inventory, lifecycle management, and data-driven reporting for utility operations.
• Knowledge of mobile field data collection applications and Esri enterprise GIS solutions.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and best practices in utility infrastructure management.
• Strong communication skills for technical documentation, training, and stakeholder engagement.
• Join Halff and advance your career by delivering impactful GIS solutions that help shape the future of utility asset management.

The Halff Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Advantage:

• Halff began using GIS in 1987 to support the Texas Superconducting Super Collider project.
• As a member of the Esri Partner Network, as well as being an Esri Hosted Solution Provider, Halff has the resources to deliver the full suite of ArcGIS solutions.
• Halff has extensive experience with developing custom GIS solutions.

Learn more about Halff's GIS services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team.

Halff's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Services:

• Asset Inventory and Condition Assessment
• Geodatabase Design and Planning
• Surface Modeling and Terrain Analysis
• Imagery Classification and Feature Extraction
• Mobile Deployments and Integrations
• Geospatial Artificial Intelligence
• Web and Geodatabase Hosting
• Geospatial Analysis for all Industries
• GIS Strategic Planning
• Staff Augmentation

Company Overview:
Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed -- and purposed -- for people. Since 1950, we've creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here.

Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, and Arizona. For a full list of our location, click here.

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)

Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

529 College Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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