GIS Application Developer

GIS Application Developer

This is a Grant-funded position with a tenure through June 2029. The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the city delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology. The GIS Application Developer will specifically work on the 3D Underground Project. The GIS team at OTI builds various spatial data solutions and products, enabling the analysis and use of Citywide spatial assets. The GIS Application Developer will be part of an exciting team to help New York City collect spatial data and allow the 3D mapping of critical underground assets. The 3D Underground program will include data from utilities, NYC agencies, universities, and industry partners specializing in Ground Penetrating Radars and other subsurface mapping technologies. The collection and mapping of this data will help NYC better understand its critical subsurface infrastructure, which will improve the safety of city residents and workers in the field and will contribute to dramatically improved planning for capital projects. Responsibilities will include:

• Develop and maintain web applications, RESTful services, and microservices.
• Design, develop, and maintain GIS-enabled applications.
• Containerize, deploy, and manage applications in cloud environments (AWS or Microsoft Azure).
• Collaborate with product owners, project managers, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions on time.
• Lead code and design reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.
• Ensure code quality and maintainability.
• Work with CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, deployments, and testing of cloud applications.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize GIS applications for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Ensure adherence to NYC security and compliance standards and follow security best practices in cloud deployments, API integrations, and access controls.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date technical documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
• Handle special projects and initiatives assigned for the 3D Underground project.

Hours/Shift: Day - Due to the necessary technical duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.

Work Location: Brooklyn, NY