GIS developer

Bristol
2 months ago
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Role Overview

We are looking for a capable and motivated GIS Developer to build, optimise and maintain the council's spatial data systems, helping us to make better decisions and deliver high-value services for residents.

You will play a key technical role within the GIS and Data function - designing mapping tools, managing spatial data pipelines, and delivering clear, functional geospatial solutions used across planning, highways, environment, housing and wider council services.

This position suits someone who enjoys solving problems, working with code, and turning spatial data into Practical intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

GIS Development & Technical Delivery

Develop, maintain and enhance GIS applications using modern frameworks and mapping technologies.

Build web-mapping tools, dashboards and geospatial interfaces for operational and strategic use.

Create automated ETL workflows and spatial data integrations between key council systems.

Design, optimise and maintain spatial databases with a focus on availability, performance and data quality.

Spatial Data Management & Analysis

Manage, transform and analyse spatial datasets from multiple internal and external sources.

Develop scripted data quality improvements, metadata standards and geospatial governance controls.

Produce spatial models, reports and analytical outputs to support decision-making.

Maintain core datasets including LLPG, LSG, UPRN, OS mapping layers, asset registers and statutory feeds.

Collaboration & Support

Work closely with service areas to understand requirements and build effective geospatial solutions.

Provide technical guidance, documentation and support for GIS products and users at all levels.

Deliver ad-hoc troubleshooting, system configuration and small enhancements where required.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Research new technologies, automation techniques and geospatial methods to enhance capability.

Contribute to GIS strategy, roadmap planning and service improvement initiatives.

Ensure compliance with data protection, PSN standards and relevant geospatial legislation.

Essential Skills & Experience

Commercial or public sector experience as a GIS Developer, Analyst/Programmer or similar role.

Strong technical grounding in:

ESRI ArcGIS / ArcGIS Online / ArcGIS Enterprise

QGIS and open-source GIS tools

Spatial databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server Spatial, Oracle Spatial)

Python, JavaScript, REST APIs, HTML/CSS

Experience developing web-mapping applications (ArcGIS API, Leaflet, OpenLayers, Mapbox etc.)

Solid understanding of geoprocessing, coordinate systems, topology and data automation.

Experience with ETL pipelines (FME, ArcGIS ModelBuilder, Python GDAL/OGR, Geopandas).

Able to break down complex requirements and deliver practical, well-engineered solutions.

Confident communicator capable of working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

Local government or wider public-sector experience.

Knowledge of UPRN/USRN, INSPIRE regulations, BS7666 and national geospatial standards.

Cloud-based GIS hosting experience (Azure, AWS, ESRI Cloud).

Integration with asset/estate/plan-based or highways systems.

Spatial visualisation in Power BI/Tableau.

Version control (Git), CI/CD, automated deployment pipelines.

Experience with live geospatial feeds, remote sensing or IoT mapping.

What We Offer

Flexible hybrid work

Strong emphasis on technical development and progression

Opportunity to work on high-impact geospatial projects across the authority

A focused, collaborative team environment

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