Software/GIS Developer Sr / Inter

Summary

The University of Michigan Medical School Facilities department is seeking a GIS Web Developer to join our team. This individual will be integral in supporting strategic and operational planning for a consortium of schools and colleges within the University. The GIS platform is a critical tool for decision-making related to space assignment and facilities utilization. The team seeks an energetic, self-motivated individual who has demonstrated successful experience building, implementing and supporting GIS web solutions. This is a remote position.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

• Maintain/operate PostGIS database for campus geospatial data
• Update vector tiles using OGR/GDAL or tippecanoe using bash script and crontab
• Maintain CAD to GIS conversion pipeline using Safe FME and Python
• Develop a new pipeline to convert CAD drawings into new GIS data formats, such as GeoJSON, streamlining the process of integrating architectural designs with geospatial applications.
• Design and manage ETL process, including data extraction, transformation, and loading into databases
• Update processes and develop new services to meet evolving organizational needs
• Participate as needed in development meetings with key partners and customers
  
  
  

Required Qualifications*

Software/GIS Developer Senior: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Math, Geography or a related field, and at least four years of relevant experience

• Practical experience in Python
• Practical Experience with open source geospatial eco-system such as OGR/GDAL, PostGIS
• Experience with Linux operating systems including bash script
• Experience with CAD applications such AutoCAD
• Experience with version control such as Git
• Experience with database query language SQL for PostgreSQL and/or Oracle
• Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to find the root cause of problems and resolve issues
• Ability to provide innovative solution to complex problems
• Ability to solve technical challenges efficiently and effectively
• Identify and leverage the latest technology and methodology
• Ability to define and document functionalities, processes, and best practices
• Strong team skills and ability to work independently
  
  
  

Software/GIS Developer Intermediate: All of the above with at least two years of relevant experience.

Desired Qualifications*

• Proficiency and demonstrated experience with geospatial skills and technologies:
• Python
• OGR/GDAL
• PostgreSQL, PostGIS
• Safe FME
• Experience with AWS or similar cloud platform
  
  

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.