GIS Automation Engineer

GIS Automation Engineer 📍 Panama City, Panama (Hybrid) - 3 days from the office - 2 days from home. 🏢 Energy & Utilities Industry 💰 Highly Competitive Compensation Package 🗣️ English Level Required: B2-C1 Join us in designing the grid of the future! Our client is seeking a GIS Automation Engineer to help scale and optimize our geospatial data operations through automation and software development. This role is ideal for a highly motivated professional who combines strong software engineering skills with a solid understanding of GIS systems and geospatial data workflows. You will play a key role in identifying automation opportunities, developing scalable solutions, and improving operational efficiency across our GIS organization. The successful candidate will leverage technologies such as Python, SQL, ArcPy, REST APIs, and ETL platforms to streamline processes and enhance data quality. Key Responsibilities How You Will Make an Impact Collaborate with GIS Analysts, Software Engineers, and Project Managers to identify automation opportunities and deliver measurable process improvements. Design, develop, and maintain Python-based tools, scripts, and automation workflows for geospatial data processing. Build and configure custom geospatial services, attribute rules, and ArcGIS Workflow Manager solutions to improve data quality and operational consistency. Consolidate workflows across multiple regions into scalable and unified service-based solutions. Develop integrations using REST APIs and other technologies to support GIS operations. Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and best practices that improve team productivity and data accuracy. Support geospatial data integration, migration, and automation initiatives across EPE's consulting and utility operations. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, GIS, Geography, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). 3+ years of experience delivering automation, scripting, or software solutions within a GIS or geospatial environment. Strong Python programming experience, including development of production-ready tools and automation workflows. Hands-on experience with: ArcGIS Pro ArcPy ArcGIS REST API Enterprise Geodatabases Feature Services Experience with Git, version control, code reviews, and software development best practices. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts and trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders. Professional English proficiency (B2-C1). Preferred Qualifications ArcGIS Enterprise administration experience, including: Portal for ArcGIS ArcGIS Server ArcGIS Datastore Federated site configuration Hosted services management User and role administration Strong SQL knowledge (PostgreSQL preferred), including query optimization, schema design, and stored procedures. Database administration experience with PostgreSQL or SQL Server. Experience with: Safe FME (Workbench, Flow, Desktop) ArcGIS Data Interoperability CI/CD pipelines Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Experience supporting electric utility environments or energy sector projects. Knowledge of Utility Network Models, CIM, PSS®E, or related utility technologies. Benefits & Perks ✅ Highly competitive salary package ✅ Private life and health insurance for employees ✅ Company contribution toward dependent coverage ✅ Annual professional development and training budget ✅ Access to BeneficiaT , Panama's leading employee benefits platform ✅ Monthly team-building activities ✅ Complimentary office snacks ✅ Collaborative, innovative, and international work environment ✅ Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation solutions within the power and utility industry Career Growth Opportunities Annual performance and career development reviews Clear internal growth opportunities Mentorship and knowledge transfer from senior technical experts Leadership development path and opportunities to grow into management roles