Job Title: GIS Application Developer
Company: State of Arizona
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Schedule: Full-time; state classified position (see posting for appointment type and work-site details)
Salary: $60,750 – $109,696 (range listed on posting)
What You’ll Do:
Design, develop, and maintain enterprise GIS applications and web mapping tools; build geospatial workflows and data services; write and maintain Python/ArcPy scripts and APIs; develop front-end mapping clients; support GIS database management and performance tuning; and collaborate with business units and IT to integrate GIS into state systems.
Required Qualifications (high level):
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Degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
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Experience with ArcGIS platform (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise), Python/ArcPy scripting, and web mapping libraries (e.g., ArcGIS API for JavaScript).
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Strong problem-solving skills and experience working with stakeholders across organizations.
Why it’s unique:
This role supports GIS tools used across state agencies—planning, transportation, natural resources, and emergency management—so your work has direct public-sector impact and visibility. It combines software development, enterprise GIS administration, and opportunities to influence cross-agency systems.
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Would You Take This Job?
Would you move into a public-sector GIS developer role that blends coding, enterprise systems work, and cross-agency impact? Why or why not?