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Job Summary
Looking for a core GIS software development professional. Responsible for planning and designing new software and web applications. Analyzes, tests and assists with the integration of new applications. Documents all development activity. Assists with training non-technical personnel. Has in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own discipline. Usually determines own work priorities. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Job Description
Core GIS Concepts:
- Spatial Data Types: Vector (points, lines, polygons) and Raster data.
- Coordinate Systems & Projections: Understanding of geographic and projected coordinate systems, datum transformations.
- Cartography Principles: Map design, symbology, labeling, and effective communication of spatial data.
- Geospatial Data Acquisition: Data collection methods (e.g., GPS, satellite imagery, surveys).
- Data Quality & Accuracy: Understanding of precision, accuracy, error, and uncertainty in spatial data.
- Metadata: Ability to create, edit, and validate metadata and an understanding how to maintain metadata consistency across datasets.
- 2. GIS Software Proficiency
- Esri Suite: ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise.
- Web GIS Platforms: ArcGIS Hub, Experience Builder, Dashboards, StoryMaps.
- 3. Spatial Analysis & Modeling
- Basic Spatial Analysis: Buffering, overlay analysis, proximity analysis.
- Advanced Spatial Analysis: Spatial statistics, network analysis, 3D analysis.
- Modeling: Suitability models, hydrological modeling, and predictive modeling.
- 4. Data Management & Integration
- Database Management: Understanding and working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Oracle Spatial).
- Data Formats: Shapefiles, GeoJSON, KML, raster formats (e.g., TIFF, JPEG), and vector formats.
- ETL Processes: Extract, Transform, Load workflows for integrating data from multiple sources.
- 5. Programming & Automation
- Scripting: Python (ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Python), JavaScript (Esri JavaScript API), and R for geospatial analysis.
- Automation: Building and running geoprocessing models and scripts to automate repetitive tasks.
- Web Development: Basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for creating interactive web maps.
Core Responsibilities
- Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements. Conducts analysis to determine integration needs.
- Designs new software and web applications, supports applications under development and customizes current applications. Assists with the software update process for existing applications and roll-outs of software releases.
- Participates in training representatives and operations staff on internally developed software applications.
- Researches, writes and edits documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports.
- Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products. Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.
- Provides technical leadership throughout the design process and guidance with regards to practices, procedures and techniques. Serves as a guide and mentor for junior-level Software Development Engineers.
- Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements.
- Displays in-depth knowledge of engineering methodologies, concepts, skills and their application in the area of specified engineering specialty.
- Displays in-depth knowledge of and ability to apply, process design and redesign skills. Presents and defends architectural, design and technical choices to internal audiences.
- Displays knowledge of and ability to apply, project management skills.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
- Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
- Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
- Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
- Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
- Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
- Drive results and growth.
- Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
- Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
Disclaimer:
- This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
10 Years +, 5-7 Years, 2-5 Years, 0-2 Years, 15 Years +, 7-10 Years
