GIS Cloud Data Engineer - Onsite in Spring, TX

Job Title: GIS Cloud Data Engineer

Location: Onsite in Spring, TX. (5Days/Week)

Job Summary:

The GIS Cloud Data Engineer is primarily focused on ArcGIS Enterprise administration, SQL geodatabase support, Python-based automation, platform reliability, and enterprise application support. The successful candidate will enhance and support geospatial data management, develop automation solutions using ArcPy, Python, FME, etc., and optimize Azure-hosted GIS infrastructure. Experience with Azure infrastructure, SQL Server/Azure SQL, and Enterprise geospatial data management is strongly preferred.

Primary Job Functions:

• Azure Database Administration
  • Administer Azure SQL Enterprise geodatabases
  • Monitor database performance and implement optimization strategies
  • Partner with larger team on backup, recovery, disaster recovery, etc. processes and recommendations
  • Implement database security, access controls, and governance standards
  • Configure, publish, and maintain map services, geoprocessing services, feature services, and web applications
  • Perform GIS database upgrades, manage schemas, indexing, performance tuning, and health monitoring
  • Support integration of GIS services with enterprise applications and other platforms
• Python Development & Automation
  • Develop and maintain Python applications, scripts, and automation frameworks using ArcPy and Esri APIs
  • Automate GIS data loading, validation, transformation, and publishing workflows
  • Create tools for geospatial data quality control and reporting
  • Develop integrations between ArcGIS platforms, Azure services, and enterprise systems
  • Build reusable automation solutions that reduce manual support activities and improve operational efficiency
• GIS Support
  • Provide support for GIS applications, solutions, and databases
  • Support ETL processes for geospatial and business data
  • Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and problem resolution
  • Collaborate with cloud engineering, cybersecurity, application development, and business teams
  • Contribute to technical roadmaps, architecture reviews, and modernization initiatives

Job Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience administering SQL Server and/or Azure SQL environments.
• 5+ years of ArcGIS Enterprise and Enterprise geodatabases/SDE experience
• 3+ years of Python development experience
• Strong understanding of GIS principles, spatial analysis, and geospatial data management
• Experience with ArcPy, ArcGIS REST API, Web Maps, and Feature Services

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Github and FME experience
• Familiarity working within the Agile framework
• Experience managing and working in disconnected Azure, Azure Networking, zero trust, Terraform