CDC Foundation is hiring a
Software Developer

Summary

Join the CDC Foundation as a Software Developer to advance its mission by developing and maintaining software applications for public health associations, providing advanced GIS analytical support to emergency response and recovery activities.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience with GIS/Geocoding, and ArcGIS
• Knowledge of, or experience with SQL for querying spatial and non-spatial data
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS software platforms and applications (ArcPRO, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise) preferred
• Experience with AGOL applications and content development
• Experience with database management and best practices in GIS pertaining to health-related data
• Experience in the use of video/web conferencing tools (such as MS Teams) desired
• Experience and proficiency in programming languages such as Ruby, Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript as applied to GIS workflows
• Knowledge of engineering best practices such as source control, automated testing, continuous integration and deployment, and peer review
• Experience with agile development methodologies, software design patterns, and best practices
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience and ability conveying technical concepts to non-technical partners effectively
• Ability to analyze complex technical requirements and translate them into scalable software solutions
• Experience working on cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams that deliver digital products and services in an incremental, user-focused environment
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements and priorities
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; and the ability to develop productive working relationships with colleagues and partners
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams
• Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Meet with RIDOH programs to discuss data connection and management through the usage of RIDOH GIS Map Portal Environments (ArcGIS Online and Enterprise Portal)
• Handle time sensitive data and cleaning, geocoding, spatial data aggregations, point density mapping
• Demonstrate general knowledge of best practices for GIS data collection, data management, and data automation
• Create workflows for full life-cycle of data from raw data through Map Portal application development
• Perform geospatial data management, analysis, and documentation, including scripting automation with ArcPY and Jupyter notebooks
• Assist with planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating data as well as quality assurance systems
• Collect and analyze data in various software application systems including but not limited to ArcGIS software, PowerBI knowledge a plus
• Maintains and updates GIS data and related databases using GIS and other software
• Applies quality control/quality assurance standards and best practices to maintain integrity in GIS data
• Conducts spatial analysis and database queries
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor