Principal IT Programmer Analyst

Kforce has a client in Houston, TX that is seeking a Principal IT Programmer Analyst - GIS that assesses, designs, develops, integrates and troubleshoots technology to support business processes. They will provide technical or functional guidance to project or work teams, as needed within specific or multiple disciplines. The Principal IT Programmer Analyst is accountable for ensuring the reliability, performance, security, and continuity of IT systems, as well as ensuring that excellent technical support services are provided. They will work to support the strategy and develop standards for an Enterprise GIS Platform to enable end-to-end geospatial workflows and content distribution across multiple business units.Responsibilities: Analyzes, designs, develops, tests, debugs, implements, maintains, integrates, customizes, and enhances existing or new systems Applies appropriate Agile or development methodologies, system development lifecycles, tools, and technology Automates the handoff of code releases from development to operations (DevOps) Participates in the change management and service ticket management processes including receiving, resolution monitoring, and ensuring customer satisfaction Leads projects when needed and builds strong working understanding of the solution being delivered Ensures user satisfaction by providing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and timely resolution of more complex problems Designs, develops, and tests experimental application work to test new ideas with bounded cost and time frames Ensures that applications processes are conducted in line with corporate social responsibility, security, compliance, environmental, and technical policies and applicable standards and legislation Design solutions that include business innovation and transformation, improved process workflows Acts as liaison with regulatory agencies, vendors, and contractors on matters relating to computer systems as required High School diploma/GED required Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; Geographic Information Systems preferred 10+ years of experience as an IT Programmer Analyst with GIS Business, Application, and Data experience Experience defining roadmaps and standards Excellent communication skills Successfully demonstrated leadership and influential skills in a complex organization Adept at creative solution development, drive to innovate and automate Used to agile, fast-paced, dynamic project environments Hands-on with application development, system configuration, and support Desired: 10+ years experience with Esri Suite of applications in a hybrid environment Strong understanding of GIS best practices and functionality Familiarity with designing/developing/supporting Enterprise GIS Application standardization Strong understanding of GIS best practices and functionality The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking "Apply Today" you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.