Gis developer Jobs in Houston, TX

At Prologis, we don’t just lead the industry—we define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one—not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next.

Job Title:

GIS Lead Developer

Company:

Prologis

A day in the life

As a Lead GIS Developer, you would be part of the Global Strategy Analytics (GSA) team, focusing on the development and implementation of applications to support site selection and business decision-making. This role involves developing UI/UX interfaces, developing customized widgets and application capabilities, collaborating with various internal teams, and staying updated on GIS technologies to enhance GIS capabilities. The position emphasizes innovation, stakeholder communication and application of GIS development to provide tools to identify market trends and opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

GIS Systems Architecture & Development

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise GIS applications supporting site selection, property analytics, and logistics optimization.

• Architect end-to-end geospatial solutions using platforms like Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, Snowflake and GeoServer integrated with Prologis’ internal data systems and APIs.

• Develop custom web and mobile mapping tools (e.g., portfolio visualization, proximity analytics, customer network tools) using ArcGIS API for JavaScript, Dataiku, or Leaflet.

Data Integration & Spatial Analytics

• Build and maintain automated data pipelines that integrate real estate, market, and environmental data from multiple internal and external sources.

• Collaborate with Data Engineering and Data Science teams to integrate GIS data into enterprise analytics platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Dataiku, Power BI).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Real Estate, Development, Customer Experience, and Sustainability teams to deliver GIS tools tailored to business needs.

• Translate non-technical requirements (e.g., location insights for new markets) into scalable, data-driven GIS solutions.

• Collaborate closely with Digital Transformation and AI/Analytics teams to embed geospatial intelligence in strategic planning tools.

• Mentor fellow team of GIS professionals. Establish best practices, training, and coding standards.

Building blocks for success

Required:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in GIS development.

• Languages: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL

• Databases: PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Snowflake

• Demonstratable experience with: Experience Builder Developer Edition, React, Git, ESRI ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript (v4.x) and familiarity with Calcite components.

• GIS platform proficiency: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, Tableau

• Ability to multi-task and provide support to multiple projects.

• Strong critical thinking skills, intellectual curiosity and desire to problem solve.

• Ability to cause and embrace change and adapt to evolving business needs.

• High attention to detail and strong organizational, analytical and communication skills.

• Champion innovation in geospatial technology.

• Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science or a related field (or applicable work experience).

Hiring Salary Range of: $92,000 - $118,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

People First

Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here.

When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here.

As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.

All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment Type:

Full time

Location:

Denver, Colorado

Additional Locations:

Cerritos, California, Chicago, Illinois, San Francisco, California