Principal GIS Developer

Principal GIS Developer – Tek Synap, New Orleans, LA

Tek Synap is a fast‑growing high‑tech company serving federal government customers. The role supports a DOI BSEE TIMS contract and requires a public trust clearance. Competitive benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability plans, vacation, holidays and the opportunity for office or telework.

• Plan, direct and monitor the work of team members.
• Set priorities to meet user needs and define system scope.
• Devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems, write detailed specifications, and design, code, test, debug, and document GIS software solutions using Python, JavaScript, Java and ESRI tools.
• Develop and maintain spatial databases, ensuring integrity, security and performance.
• Integrate GIS with other systems using APIs and microservices.
• Perform complex spatial analysis and automate workflows with scripts.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings to clarify business requirements.
• Contribute to sprint schedules, design solutions, and prioritize modularity and reusability.
• Develop unit and integration tests, implement exception handling, logging and security best practices.
• Participate in peer code reviews and maintain high quality standards.
• Produce documentation, provide technical support and training.
• Stay current with GIS technology and participate in project planning.

• 10+ years of application software development, including 3 years in systems analysis and 1 year as technical lead.
• Good understanding of the business function for which the application is designed.
• Proficient in HTML, Java, JavaScript, Python, CSS, SQL, No
  
  SQL, C#, Perl or other relevant languages.
• Extensive GIS development and integration experience with ESRI platforms.
• Proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL for database management.
• Must pass a DOI Background Investigation for a Public Trust Clearance.

• Advanced knowledge of ESRI GIS development for spatial and non‑spatial data.
• Experience with ArcGIS predecessors such as Arc Info.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages, including C, C#, Python, Arc Py scripts.
• In‑depth understanding of ESRI components and plugins.
• Knowledge of the SDLC, version control (Git), REST and Web API services.
• Certifications or specialized training in relevant GIS technologies.

• Location:
  
  New Orleans, LA.
• Environment:
  Office with optional telework.
• Schedule:
  
  Day shift, Monday‑Friday (may require evenings/wkends). Temporary assignment through 16 June 2026.
• Travel: