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.

Desired Skills and Experience We're looking for a hands-on GIS Solutions Developer with proven experience delivering scalable, secure GIS platforms using the Esri technology stack. You'll have strong development and integration experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to take ownership of solutions from design through to deployment and support.