Software Engineer - GIS

$62,400 - $70,720/Yr

American Water Works - Camden, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Camden, NJ

5,001-10,000 employees

Utilities

About the position

The GIS Software Engineer at American Water is responsible for the development and technical support of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This role involves supporting the entire GIS technology stack, including databases, backend processes, API servers, integrations, and frontend user interfaces. The engineer will work closely with business stakeholders to implement new products, maintain existing systems, and provide technology guidance on GIS software implementation across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Build data engineering pipelines to support REST APIs used in web mapping applications
• Write and maintain Python libraries that support the overall GIS IT infrastructure
• Write scripts that automate the administration of ArcGIS Enterprise software
• Design and implement large-scale spatial analysis models for optimizing utility operations
• Develop a JavaScript framework for delivering custom web mapping applications
• Collaborate with other domains in IT to implement technologies that interact with GIS
• Engage closely with product owners to design and deploy GIS applications
• Prepare technical documentation and diagrams for application and technology pipelines

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of programming experience, preferably developing GIS tools and web/mobile applications
• Strong programming skills with Python, Javascript, or similar scripting languages
• Experience with ESRI libraries such as ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Javascript, and Arcade
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server or similar relational database
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise tools such as ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online
• Experience with geoprocessing tools and geospatial data analysis methods
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise Geodatabase version management
• Experience with software development methodologies and version control

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services
• Knowledge of water and wastewater utility operations

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health benefits package
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Focus on health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for future goals