GIS Web Developer job in Remote. at Codvo.Ai

Job Description*

About UsAt Codvo, we are committed to building scalable, future-ready data platforms that power business impact. We believe in a culture of innovation, collaboration, and growth, where engineers can experiment, learn, and thrive. Join us to be part of a team that solves complex data challenges with creativity and cutting-edge technology. Position SummaryWe're seeking a GIS Web Developer with strong Esri ArcGIS and React experience to expand our natural language GIS platform. You'll work on integrating spatial analysis with business intelligence, implementing advanced query workflows, and building intuitive map-based visualizations.Primary Technologies<ul style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); font-family: &quot;Indeed Sans&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, Roboto, Noto, sans-serif;"><li>GIS/Mapping: ArcGIS REST API, Feature Services, OAuth 2.0</li><li>Frontend: React 18.2, Leaflet 1.9, esri-leaflet</li><li>Backend: Node.js, Express, SQLite</li><li>AI/NLP: OpenAI GPT-4 Turbo integration</li><li>Spatial Operations: Haversine distance, buffer analysis, proximity queries</li></ul>Infrastructure<ul style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); font-family: &quot;Indeed Sans&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, Roboto, Noto, sans-serif;"><li>Version Control: Git/GitHub</li><li>Deployment: AWS/Azure (planned)</li><li>Database: SQLite (26 contracts, 43 tracts)</li></ul>What You'll BuildCore Responsibilities (70% of time)1. Spatial Query Implementationo Implement new query types (polygon intersections, multi-layer queries)o Optimize ArcGIS REST API performanceo Build complex WHERE clause generators from natural language2. Map Visualizationo Create interactive Leaflet-based visualizationso Implement custom feature styling and popupso Build proximity buffers and distance calculations3. Data Integrationo Connect GIS features with contract/business datao Build efficient data pipelines (SQLite ArcGIS Frontend)o Implement caching strategies for query results4. Performance Optimizationo Reduce API call latencyo Implement client-side filtering for follow-up querieso Optimize geometry rendering for 40+ featuresInnovation Opportunities (30% of time)<ul style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); font-family: &quot;Indeed Sans&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, Roboto, Noto, sans-serif;"><li>Spatial drawing tools (polygon queries)</li><li>Real-time collaboration features</li><li>Multi-layer spatial analysis</li><li>Export to GeoJSON/Shapefile/CSV</li><li>Mobile app development (React Native)</li></ul>Required QualificationsMust-Have Skills<ul style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); font-family: &quot;Indeed Sans&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, Roboto, Noto, sans-serif;"><li>3+ years working with ArcGIS REST API and Feature Services</li><li>Strong JavaScript/React experience (React Hooks, state management)</li><li>Understanding of spatial concepts: coordinate systems (4326/3857), projections, buffers, spatial queries</li><li>Experience building interactive web maps (Leaflet, Mapbox, or ArcGIS Maps SDK)</li><li>Comfortable with REST APIs and asynchronous JavaScript (async/await, Promises)</li><li>SQL/database experience (SQLite, PostgreSQL, or similar)</li></ul>Nice-to-Have Skills

esri-leaflet library experience
OAuth 2.0 token management
OpenAI API or LLM integration
Geospatial algorithms (Haversine, centroid calculations, polygon operations)
Node.js/Express backend development
Docker/containerization
Previous GIS chatbot or natural language query experience
What Makes a Great Candidate

Technical Excellence

Can explain complex spatial concepts simply
Writes clean, maintainable code
Understands when to optimize vs. when to ship
Comfortable reading and improving existing codebases
Problem-Solving Mindset

Thinks about user experience first
Balances client-side vs. server-side operations
Knows when to use caching vs. real-time queries
Can debug spatial data issues (overlapping geometries, projection mismatches)
Communication

Documents code and architectural decisions
Can explain technical tradeoffs to non-technical stakeholders
Comfortable working with remote teams
Red Flags (What We're NOT Looking For)

Only knows ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro) with no web API experience
Can't explain REST APIs or asynchronous JavaScript
No experience building user-facing applications
Uncomfortable with modern JavaScript frameworks
Expects to work in isolation without collaboration
Green Flags (What Makes You Stand Out)

Built a web mapping application from scratch
Contributed to open-source GIS projects
Can demo a spatial query interface you've built
Excited about AI/LLM integration
Understands tradeoffs between different mapping libraries
Has optimized ArcGIS REST API performance before<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(89, 89, 89); font-family: &quot;Indeed Sans&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, Roboto, Noto, sans-serif;">Nice-to-Have Skills<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(89, 89, 89); font-family: &quot;Indeed Sans&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, Roboto, Noto, sans-serif;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">esri-leaflet library experience</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">OAuth 2.0 token management</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">OpenAI API or LLM integration</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Geospatial algorithms (Haversine, centroid calculations, polygon operations)</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Node.js/Express backend development</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Docker/containerization</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Previous GIS chatbot or natural language query experience</li></ul>What Makes a Great CandidateTechnical Excellence<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(89, 89, 89); font-family: &quot;Indeed Sans&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, Roboto, Noto, sans-serif;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Can explain complex spatial concepts simply</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Writes clean, maintainable code</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understands when to optimize vs. when to ship</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Comfortable reading and improving existing codebases</li></ul>Problem-Solving Mindset<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(89, 89, 89); font-family: &quot;Indeed Sans&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, Roboto, Noto, sans-serif;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Thinks about user experience first</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Balances client-side vs. server-side operations</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Knows when to use caching vs. real-time queries</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Can debug spatial data issues (overlapping geometries, projection mismatches)</li></ul>Communication<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(89, 89, 89); font-family: &quot;Indeed Sans&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, Roboto, Noto, sans-serif;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Documents code and architectural decisions</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Can explain technical tradeoffs to non-technical stakeholders</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Comfortable working with remote teams</li></ul>Red Flags (What We're NOT Looking For)<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(89, 89, 89); font-family: &quot;Indeed Sans&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, Roboto, Noto, sans-serif;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Only knows ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro) with no web API experience</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Can't explain REST APIs or asynchronous JavaScript</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">No experience building user-facing applications</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Uncomfortable with modern JavaScript frameworks</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Expects to work in isolation without collaboration</li></ul>Green Flags (What Makes You Stand Out)<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; color: rgb(89, 89, 89); font-family: &quot;Indeed Sans&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, Roboto, Noto, sans-serif;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Built a web mapping application from scratch</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Contributed to open-source GIS projects</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Can demo a spatial query interface you've built</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Excited about AI/LLM integration</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understands tradeoffs between different mapping libraries</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Has optimized ArcGIS REST API performance before</li></ul><ul style="color: rgb(89, 89, 89); font-family: &quot;Indeed Sans&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, &quot;Liberation Sans&quot;, Roboto, Noto, sans-serif;"></ul>

GIS Web Developer job at Remote

Codvo.Ai