Senior Application Programmer GIS

Overview:

The Senior Application Programmer GIS will have a strong background in developing scalable web applications using Microsoft technologies and modern JavaScript frameworks, along with experience in GIS integration and UI design tools like Figma. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain both front-end and back-end components while ensuring robust integration with external services and adherence to best security practices.

This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

• Development, administration & configuration of a custom-built .NET development project.
• Provide technical knowledge transfer, training, documentation, mentorship, and guidance to State personnel for all requested work.
• Provide oversight and guidance of the customer-agency’s replacement software and make performance improvements.
• Perform code reviews and testing on new code.
• Participates in all necessary team meetings and design sessions in accordance with Scrum ceremonies.
• Cooperation with the State’s Technical Architect to ensure compliance with OTS standards of State applications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Here’s What You Need

● Seven (7) plus years of expertise and/or relevant experience in the following areas:

  o C#

  o ASP.NET Core (version 6.0 or later)

  o MSSQL

• Two (2) plus years enterprise-level software development.
• Two (2) plus years of experience working in an Agile / Scrum environment
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
• Must possess problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
• Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
• Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Has led a team of application programmers under Microsoft development stack.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as Vue, React, NodeJS, Angular, Typescript.
• Experience designing and developing distributed systems (Microservices/SOA)
• Experience developing reports with SSRS, PowerBI, Tableau, or other reporting tools
• Experience setting up, maintaining and using DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automating tasks
• Experience with the Git Version Control System, including branching strategies for complex systems
• Proficiency in front-end development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js and React.
• Familiarity with Figma for UI/UX prototyping and design collaboration.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and integration.
• Proficiency in containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code practices using tools like Terraform.
• Solid understanding of security best practices including OAuth 2.0, JWT, and HTTPS/TLS.
• Experience integrating GIS technologies and APIs (e.g., ESRI, Google Earth) is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience working in Agile environments with iterative development practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Familiarity with API integrations for external data sources.
• Exposure to modular or microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of message-based systems (e.g., RabbitMQ) and asynchronous programming models.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Account Manager

Working Conditions

•    Professional  remote office environment.

• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.