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Software Engineer - Geographic Information System (GIS)


Company : Versaterm


Location : Ottawa, Ontario


Created : 2025-10-30


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Software Engineer Geographic Information System (GIS) Versaterm is a global public safety solutions company helping agencies transform how they serve their communities. Since 1977, we build intuitive tools designed for public safety agencies, forensic labs, court systems, schools and other institutions, improving workflows to achieve more efficient operations, better service and just outcomes. The Role The Software Engineer II GIS is an intermediate-level developer responsible for building and enhancing GIS applications that improve situational awareness and operational support for public safety agencies. This role emphasizes handson development with Esri toolsets (ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Runtime, etc.) and opensource technologies such as PostGIS. The position requires software engineering skills to deliver scalable GIS solutions, contribute to enterprise GIS posture, and collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure reliable, secure, and highquality GIS services. What You Do GIS Application Development Develop and maintain GIS applications using Esri toolsets such as ArcGIS Runtime SDKs, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online. Build desktop, web, and mobile GIS solutions with C#, JavaScript, and modern frameworks. Create robust serverside GIS processing solutions, including spatial algorithms and custom geoprocessing tools. Develop RESTful services and APIs for spatial data access, automation, and system integration. Implement scalable solutions for handling large spatial datasets and realtime public safety data. Database Development & Management Design and optimize spatial databases using PostgreSQL/PostGIS to support analytical and operational queries. Develop and optimize complex spatial SQL queries, functions, and stored procedures. Implement routing solutions with PGRouting for network analysis and pathfinding in public safety contexts. Perform database performance tuning, schema design, indexing, and optimization of spatial operations. GIS Configuration & Deployment Configure, customize, and maintain Esri server environments, map services, and feature services. Manage map publishing workflows, service optimization, and deployment pipelines. Implement security protocols, data governance, and access controls for sensitive public safety data. Software Engineering Practices Write clean, efficient, and welldocumented code with unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews. Collaborate with analysts, product owners, and public safety stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions. Work within agile or iterative development processes, ensuring code quality and scalability. Use version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows. What You Bring 25 years of GIS software development experience. Strong working knowledge of Esri ArcGIS tools (ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Runtime SDKs). Proficiency with PostGIS, PostgreSQL, and advanced spatial SQL. Experience developing with C# and/or JavaScript APIs for GIS applications. Understanding of spatial data structures, geoprocessing workflows, and coordinate systems. Ability to integrate GIS with external systems via APIs and web services. Familiarity with public safety operational workflows and data requirements. Security Clearance This position requires a security clearance from the Government of Canada. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and must successfully obtain and maintain a Reliability security clearance. Specific customer contracts may impose additional security verification requirements. Obtaining and maintaining all required security clearances is a condition of employment. Equal Opportunity Versaterm is committed to building and supporting inclusion, diversity, and equity, and sustaining a barrierfree environment. Accommodations are available, on request, throughout all aspects of the selection process. These principles apply to the terms and conditions of employment at Versaterm. For detailed information on our accessibility policies, please contact . #J-18808-Ljbffr