Gis Jobs in Thornton, CO

About the Organization

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We're looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

About the Role

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a highly skilled GIS Developer / IT Operations (DevOps) Specialist to join our team supporting the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Geospatial Business Platform (GBP). The successful candidate will play a key role in the migration and modernization of the Abandoned Mine Site Cleanup Module (AMSCM)-transitioning from a standalone tabular database to a GIS-centric, mobile-enabled solution leveraging Esri Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) technologies.

This position requires hands-on expertise with ArcGIS Enterprise solutions, geospatial databases, and mobile field data collection tools. The GIS Developer / DevOps Specialist will also ensure operational support, system reliability, and the successful implementation of new features within a Scaled Agile environment.

While this position is remote, we prefer candidates who reside in Colorado to facilitate collaboration with local team members and occasional in-person meetings. Candidates from other U.S. states are still encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary DevOps specialist responsible for developing, maintaining, and operating the AMSCM system.
• Incorporate user stories and backlog items into the AMSCM application in alignment with business requirements.
• Provide Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support for all GIS components, including database schema, access, configurations, web services, and portal items.
• Configure, implement, and maintain GIS system components in the DIRM-provided environment.
• Develop and extend GIS system capabilities using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python, including custom geoprocessing services, SOEs, and SOIs.
• Track and report development and deployment progress using tools such as Jira.
• Design and implement schema updates and new configurations on a structured release cycle.
• Document all development, configuration, and deployment activities, including system workflows, database changes, and portal functionality.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure full system functionality and validate software updates or patches.
• Collaborate with project leads, developers, and data stewards to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Required Experience / Clearance

Desired Experience

Compensation range for this position is the following

Redhorse Benefits include :

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Accommodations :

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Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse's changing needs.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse's sole discretion.

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