What you’ll be doing
as a Senior GIS Developer
1. GIS Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain complex GIS applications using Esri ArcGIS to support both strategic and operational business needs.
2. Data Integration & Modelling: Lead the integration of spatial and non-spatial data using SQL and Python to drive high-performance solutions that align with enterprise systems.
3. Automation & Efficiency: Develop and optimise Python scripts and tools to automate geospatial workflows and improve data processing efficiency across the team.
4. Collaboration: Engage with architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to gather and refine requirements, ensuring that GIS solutions meet evolving needs.
5. Agile Delivery: Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies, including planning, retrospectives, and stand-ups, ensuring delivery of high-quality features and technical improvements.
6. Quality Assurance: Review code, troubleshoot issues, and ensure applications are secure, scalable, and resilient in line with Thames Water standards.
7. Mentorship & Leadership: Support junior team members through coaching and mentoring, fostering a collaborative and skilled GIS development team. You will be proactive in thinking beyond the obvious, bringing fresh ideas to the table and comfortable leading innovation, and not afraid of a challenge.
Base Location: Reading, Clearwater Court – Hybrid. (1–2 days a week in the office)
Working Pattern: Full Time/36 Hours per week.
What you should bring to the role:
Essential Experience:
8. Experience in GIS application development, with in-depth expertise using Esri ArcGIS technologies.
9. Advanced skills in .NET, Python, and SQL, with a strong background in building and optimising data-driven GIS solutions.
10. Deep understanding of spatial databases, geospatial data structures, and integration within enterprise systems.
11. Experience in Agile delivery, working in cross-functional teams, and participating in development cycles.
12. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Essential Technical Skills & Qualifications:
13. Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining complex GIS applications.
14. Strong command of automation scripting (Python) and database development.(SQL) particularly in spatial contexts.
15. Proficiency in .NET for GIS-related application development.
Desirable Skills & Qualifications:
16. Experience with cloud-based GIS platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
17. Familiarity with enterprise data integration tools and services.
18. Experience mentoring junior developers and leading knowledge-sharing initiatives
19. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, or a related discipline.
What’s in it for you?
20. Competitive salary up to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience.
21. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
22. Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
23. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.