A Day in the Life of a Senior GIS Developer at Esri Canada: Produce functional specifications based on the operational needs of customers
Architect, design, develop, and deploy Esri based applications
Provide design expertise, application support and prototype development
Lead a development team in the design, development, testing and debugging of applications
Coordinate the effective use of the development team’s time, ensuring efficient communication between team members and customers
Write, coordinate, and validate technical responses and estimations for proposal submissions
Provide feedback and suggestions for process improvement, and promote best practices
Act as a technical mentor and advisor for the development team
Work with customers to assist them during the implementation of software
Contribute to needs analysis, functional requirements definition, and business solution needs as outlined by a customer
Support the pre-sale and after-sale project teams by drafting proposals
Proactively pursue self-instruction on all relevant technical topics
What you bring to the team: University degree in GIS, geomatics, computer science, engineering, or equivalent education and experience
7+ years’ experience in object oriented (OO) design and development
Proven knowledge and experience as a developer in GIS based solutions:
Understanding of best principles and practices related to web application security
Experience developing and testing service-oriented architecture
Experience with deploying and testing customized web applications integrated with Esri products
Knowledge and experience developing software solutions with ArcGIS Enterprise
Working knowledge of Git workflows, including branching and pipelines.
Experience with.NET, C#, ASP.NET, MVC/Core, and the unit testing framework




Experience with Python and the ArcGIS API for Python (ArcPy, Python API for ArcGIS)
Experience with relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle)
Must live in the Ottawa Gatineau region
Must be able to quickly attain Canadian Federal Government – Secret clearance. (Priority will be given to candidates who have already attained Secret clearance).
Bonus points for this position: Experience in developing desktop applications or web services using ArcGIS Pro SDK, .NET or Server Object Extensions / Interceptors. Experience with Runtime (C#, iOS) is a good nice-to-have
Comfortable working on concurrent projects
Working knowledge of UML, data modeling, process modeling, workflows
Web: Esri Technical Certifications
ArcGIS Online Administration
Desktop: Esri Technical Certifications:
ArcGIS API for Python – Associate
At Esri Canada, we are committed to fair and competitive compensation. This role offers a base salary range of $84,900 to $110,000 annually, determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries and levels to ensure we remain competitive in the market.
What Esri Canada offers you: We prioritize our employees’ well-being and work-life balance. Our benefits include:
Work from Home or hybrid work
Generous Paid Time-Off: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of time off per year, including:
3 weeks of paid annual vacation,



increasing with years of service
50 hours of Paid-Time Off (PTO) for personal needs
32 hours of Summer Time
Winter holiday office closure
RRSP match increasing with years of service
Training and development programs for skilled growth
Company perks including discounts on gym memberships, technology purchases and more.
Company-sponsored events and social activities
Employee-driven initiatives such as yoga sessions, book clubs, interactive podcasts, and more.
Fluency in English is essential, as this role requires regular client communication and support in English-speaking regions
Esri Canada conducts recruitment through a formal interview process with authorized company representatives. We do not request payment, banking details, or personal financial information during recruitment stages. Employment offers are extended only following a structured interview process. Candidates are encouraged to apply exclusively through Esri Canada’s official career channels to ensure the authenticity of recruitment communication.
Esri Canada fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, the opportunity to build your skills, and the flexibility to work remotely or at any of our offices across Canada. Occasional travel to corporate offices or customer sites may be required for certain positions.We offer attractive salaries, an engaging work environment, and an outstanding benefits package with generous time-off. We valueemployment equity and will provide accommodations upon request at any stage of the hiring process. We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Our hiring process includes background checks as a condition of employment.

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