GIS Developer

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a GIS Developer to join our growing GIS Development Team in our Minneapolis or other Minnesota office locations. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

We're looking for a GIS Developer with strong experience in web-based geospatial applications and Python development. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building modern mapping tools, automating geospatial workflows, and working with both server-side and client-side technologies. You'll collaborate with analysts, developers, and stakeholders to design, develop, and maintain GIS solutions that support critical business operations.

What You Will Be Doing:
In this role you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining GIS software solutions that extend and enhance the Esri ArcGIS platform. This role focuses on web-based GIS application development using the ArcGIS API for JavaScript, along with Python automation and systems integration to streamline workflows for field teams and decision-makers.

• Build and optimize Python-based geoprocessing tools, automation scripts, and data pipelines.
• Develop and maintain web-based GIS applications using frameworks such as ArcGIS API for JavaScript, Leaflet, Mapbox GL JS, or OpenLayers.
• Design, publish, and manage web services (REST, Feature Services, Map Services) using ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, or open-source stacks.
• Integrate spatial data with web APIs, databases, and external systems.
• Manage and maintain geodatabases (file, enterprise, Postgres/PostGIS).
• Design and implement complex spatial analysis workflows and support internal teams with geospatial solutions.
• Collaborate with UI/UX, IT, and data teams to deliver high-quality mapping experiences.
• Work closely with project managers and end users to gather requirements, translate business needs into technical designs, and deliver well-tested, maintainable solutions.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in GIS development
• Strong proficiency in Python (ArcPy, GeoPandas, Shapely, GDAL/OGR).
• Experience with web mapping libraries (ArcGIS JS API, Leaflet, Mapbox, OpenLayers).
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, TypeScript/JavaScript, and modern web development practices.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, or open-source GIS tools.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, and web service integration.
• Experience working with spatial databases (PostGIS, SQL Server, Oracle Spatial).
• Effective interpersonal written & verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of GIS as it relates to land development, local government, public works, planning, civil engineering, and transportation
• Experience with web components and frameworks such as Vue.js, React, or Angular
• Experience with the ArcGIS Pro SDK for .NET and Add-In Development

Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $120,000 depending on years of experience and credentials

Bolton & Menk is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to specific geographic location. Bolton & Menk reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Supporting Our Employees
There's life at work and life outside of work. Bolton & Menk has a number of benefit programs and amenities to support you and your family throughout whatever stage of life you are in.

Benefits:
Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees

• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
• ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
• 401(k) Match Program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short term and Long-term disability
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

WHY BOLTON & MENK?
Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities.

Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/

OUR BENEFITS
At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.