GIS Developer Job at Tesla Government, Falls Church, VA

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  • Tesla Government
  • Falls Church, VA

Job Description

Job Title: GIS Developer 

Location: Falls Church, VA. Remote within the Continental US but strong preference will be given to contractors located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

About Us: Tesla Government  Inc. (no affiliation with the automotive company) is a rapidly growing small business headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. Since 2009 we have helped government agencies improve how they manage and share information—internally, across agencies, and with external partners. With decades of federal, military, and NGO experience, our agile, metrics' driven approach reduces risk and accelerates adoption and project success.

Position Summary: Tesla Government, Inc. is seeking a GIS Developer to design, automate, and maintain enterprise GIS applications and workflows. This role involves integrating data from APIs and open sources, developing custom web applications and dashboards, and streamlining ArcGIS Enterprise processes and workflows. We’re looking for a fast-learning, adaptable, and enthusiastic problem-solver who can collaborate with a talented GIS team while contributing creativity and technical expertise to deliver impactful GIS solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with a team of GIS Analysts, content specialists, and developers to design, integrate, and deploy client-facing GIS applications, services, and products.

  • Develop and maintain customized GIS applications, scripts, and tools to improve workflows, automate repetitive processes, and support decision-making.

  • Collect, integrate, and manage geospatial and non-geospatial data from APIs, open data repositories, and third-party sources.

  • Automate data updates and ETL workflows in ArcGIS Enterprise using Notebook Server, Python, and related technologies.

  • Design, publish, and maintain web maps, dashboards, and reporting tools that enhance the accessibility and usability of GIS data.

  • Provide technical support to GIS staff, internal teams, and end users, including troubleshooting and optimization of applications.

  • Research and evaluate open-source tools, APIs, and commercial resources to extend and improve enterprise GIS capabilities.

  • Deliver training, documentation, and knowledge transfer to strengthen skills across the GIS team and support sustainable workflows.

  • Apply problem-solving and troubleshooting methods to quickly identify technical issues and implement effective solutions.

Required Qualifications:

  • Proficiency with ArcGIS Enterprise -or- ArcGIS Online (publishing, service management, administration).

  • Python development experience, including libraries such as arcpy, arcgis, requests, pandas, and selenium.

  • Demonstrated ability to automate workflows.

  • Familiarity with data integration from APIs and open-source data.

  • Knowledge of spatial databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server, or similar).

  • Experience with version control tools such as GitHub.

  • Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

  • Strong communication and documentation skills, with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical personnel and clients.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and API integrations.

  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for application deployment.

  • Experience with open-source GIS tools such as QGIS, Leaflet, Overpass Turbo, osmium, and/or OpenLayers.

  • Understanding of UI/UX design principles for user-friendly GIS applications.

  • Experience with JavaScript for custom web mapping applications.

  • Background in data visualization tools (e.g., ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder).

  • Esri certifications.

To apply to this position, please submit:

  • A resume

  • A cover letter

Job Type: 1099 Independent Contractor. You will not be considered an employee of Tesla Government, Inc. Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, benefits, and insurance. No benefits, equipment, tax withholding, or unemployment insurance is provided.

The initial contract will be for 6 months with the potential for the contract to be extended.

Compensation: This is a 1099 contract position with an hourly rate range of $30 - $40 hourly. 

Tesla Government Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

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