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