LaBella Associates Jobs Hiring Now

If you’re passionate about using data, mapping, and technology to shape the built and natural environments, we invite you to join LaBella’s Data Intelligence Group. Our employee-owned, multidisciplinary firm brings together engineers, architects, surveyors, environmental scientists, and technologists to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions for public and private clients. LaBella is consistently recognized for its culture, growth, ethics, and community impact. We invest in our people, embrace emerging technologies, and collaborate across disciplines to solve complex challenges.

LaBella is seeking a Web Developer to create, enhance, and support applications and related technology solutions for municipal, utility, environmental, infrastructure, and multidisciplinary projects. The Developer will report to the GIS Discipline Lead and work closely with the Senior Developer and Principal GIS staff, Project managers, engineers, planners, field staff, and other technical teams. The role will support the development of new applications, modernization of existing systems, database-driven workflows, troubleshooting, testing, documentation, and ongoing application maintenance and support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Web Development

• Develop, enhance, test, and maintain web-based and data-driven applications under the direction of the Senior Developer.
• Develop custom GIS applications and tools using Esri technologies such as ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, and the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript.
• Develop and maintain web applications and integrations using .NET Core, C#, Entity Framework, JavaScript, and related web technologies.
• Translate defined business and technical requirements into reliable, maintainable application features and workflows.
• Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, testing, deployment, and maintenance of production applications.
• Develop and maintain applications in a cloud-based environment, where required. SQL Server Integration
• Develop and maintain application databases and data structures using Microsoft SQL Server.
• Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and other database objects that support web applications.
• Integrate web applications with relational databases.
• Support data migration, validation, troubleshooting, and modernization of legacy database-driven applications.
• Supports data migration, validation and troubleshooting of relational databases in a cloud environment, where needed.

Project & Client Support

• Work with the Senior Developer, project managers, and project teams to understand business needs and implement practical technical solutions.
• Communicate technical concepts, progress, issues, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical team members.
• Assist with technical scoping, level-of-effort estimates, documentation, testing plans, and implementation activities.
• Provide ongoing application support, troubleshooting, bug fixes, upgrades, and enhancements for long-term client programs.
• Document applications, databases, workflows, dependencies, and support procedures to promote maintainability and team continuity. Development Practices & Collaboration
• Follow established development standards, source-control practices, testing procedures, documentation requirements, and QA/QC processes.
• Develop reusable components and solutions that can be applied efficiently across multiple projects and clients.
• Collaborate with data analysts, developers, and multidisciplinary project teams to integrate business requirements.
• Continue developing technical skills in web development, databases, and related technologies with guidance from senior staff.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools, including vibe coding where appropriate, to improve efficiency and reduce development time. All AI-generated content and code will be reviewed and validated for accuracy, quality, and suitability.

Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $128,000.00 per year

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Required Education &Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional software, web application, or database development experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing web applications using .NET Core, C#, Entity Framework, and JavaScript.
• Professional experience working with Microsoft SQL Server, including writing SQL queries and Views and working with relational database structures.
• Experience integrating web applications with relational databases, APIs, or other business systems.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern web application development concepts.
• Ability to troubleshoot software and database issues, test solutions, and document technical work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with an interest in building maintainable, user-focused solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior developers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines in a consulting environment.

Additional Skills (Not Required)

• Experience developing GIS or location-based web applications using Esri technologies.
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, enterprise geodatabases, or the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript.
• Experience with Python, REST APIs, source control, automated testing, deployment workflows, or application modernization.
• Experience supporting utility, municipal, environmental, infrastructure, or asset-management clients.
• Experience with developing and management of cloud deployment such as Amazon, Azure, etc.
• Experience with vibe coding for rapid development where appropriate.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer.
• Ability to communicate effectively in virtual and in-person meetings.
Ability to travel occasionally to client or project locations as needed.

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.