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Bogdan Beca

Freelance ArcGIS Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Romania
Toptal Member Since May 4, 2021

Bogdan has 20+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise-level systems, delivering tens of large projects for top organizations in energy, pharma, telco, eCommerce, banking, and the public sector. As a solutions architect, Bogdan can drive a solution from concept to production or provide end-to-end POCs (or MVPs) regarding solution architecture, design, development, and release pipelines.

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Gustavo Machado

Freelance ArcGIS Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Brazil
Toptal Member Since February 24, 2020

Gustavo is a seasoned developer who loves building innovative solutions. Driven by challenges, he's successfully gained 20 years of professional experience in various roles, from a sole developer through managing projects and people in the software department in Brazil's major electrical company to bringing quality products all over the world, including Fortune 500 companies.

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Alejandro Rivera Gonzalez

Freelance ArcGIS Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Mexico
Toptal Member Since August 23, 2017

Alejandro is a DevSecOps and MLOps engineer expert in cloud technologies with experience in AWS, Azure, and GCP on large production environments. He can automate anything from code deployment to infrastructure, ensuring best practices and proper monitoring. Alejandro thrives in Agile environments, where he can put his problem-solving skills to work.

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Marcus Bradley

Freelance ArcGIS Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since June 18, 2020

Marcus has over a decade of experience working in data management and analysis using T-SQL, SQL Server, ArcGIS, QGIS, and Python. He's especially experienced in ETL utilizing Visual Studio and has some experience with SQL CLR C#. Marcus has worked freelance before in his career and is very proficient when writing solutions.

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Daniel Demonceau

Freelance ArcGIS Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Australia
Toptal Member Since September 22, 2022

A full-stack developer with over 15 years of experience, Daniel specializes in architecting end-to-end geographic information systems (GIS). His expertise spans database design, REST API development, ETL scripting, and back-end optimization, all while crafting intuitive React front ends. He's also a respected voice in the GIS community, sharing insights and solutions on his widely followed technical blog.

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James Strocel

Freelance ArcGIS Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Canada
Toptal Member Since January 8, 2025

James is a senior full-stack developer specializing in Ruby on Rails, WordPress, and Shopify. He has 20+ years of experience working in diverse industries, including real estate, eCommerce, emergency services, and government agencies. James excels in finding new efficiencies in legacy software—saving his clients thousands of dollars and generating millions in revenue.

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Siamak Zolghadri

Freelance ArcGIS Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Australia
Toptal Member Since September 3, 2022

Siamak is a geospatial engineer with an academic background in geomatics and has experience in the energy, environmental, science, and technology sectors since 1990. Following decades of GIS projects as a developer, technical lead, and solution designer, he has been a solution architect on many complex projects and programs worldwide since 2016.

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Daniel Santana

Freelance ArcGIS Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Brazil
Toptal Member Since November 26, 2015

Daniel is a full-stack software engineer with expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript/React, Python, Linux, and cloud environments, among other technologies. He has extensive experience designing real-time, mission-critical systems where reliability and performance were essential. Daniel focuses on practical, standards-based solutions that facilitate teamwork and enable the quick delivery of business needs.

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Andrew McKernan

Freelance ArcGIS Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Canada
Toptal Member Since November 19, 2021

After receiving education in computer engineering at the University of Alberta, Andrew worked full-time in the field. More recently, he has decided to pursue freelance work full-time out of a desire for diverse, engaging, and challenging work. Andrew is experienced in web development, mobile apps, and more. In Andrew, you will find a creative developer eager to contribute to the team and company.

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Md. Farhan Memon

Freelance ArcGIS Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
India
Toptal Member Since February 16, 2022

Farhan is a self-motivated, results-oriented, and innovative software engineer with over eight years of experience developing multiple products across industries like fintech, retail, apparel, edtech, and travel tech. With technical skills that span across multiple technical languages, Farhan specializes in back-end development, HLD, LLD, and building innovative solutions on the internet.

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Elliott M Crifasi

Freelance ArcGIS Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since December 21, 2022

Elliott is a passionate DevOps engineer with over five years of experience working on innovative software. Besides his profound knowledge of Kubernetes, Terraform, Google Cloud Platform, and AWS, he has strong communication and time management skills. Always striving to improve and learn, Elliott is ready to take on new challenges.

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How to Hire ArcGIS Specialists Through Toptal

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Talk to One of Our Client Advisors

A Toptal client advisor will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right ArcGIS expert for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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Work with your new ArcGIS programmer for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

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How We Source the Top 3% of ArcGIS Developers

Our name “Toptal” comes from Top Talent—meaning we constantly strive to find and work with the best from around the world. Our rigorous screening process identifies experts in their domains who have passion and drive.

Of the thousands of applications Toptal sees each month, typically fewer than 3% are accepted.

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Capabilities of ArcGIS Developers

ArcGIS developers bring spatial intelligence to applications by integrating geospatial analysis, dynamic mapping, and custom GIS tools. Their expertise in ArcGIS APIs and cloud platforms enables responsive dashboards, location-aware workflows, and decision-ready insights across industries.

Custom GIS Application Development

Out-of-the-box GIS tools often fall short for organizations with unique data workflows or visualization needs. Toptal ArcGIS developers build tailored web, desktop, or mobile applications using ArcGIS APIs and SDKs to deliver purpose-built solutions for analysis, mapping, and location intelligence.

Geospatial Data Integration With Web Services

Real-time spatial insight depends on the ability to connect external data sources to mapping interfaces. Our programmers integrate RESTful services and third-party APIs with ArcGIS to retrieve, process, and display live geospatial data within dynamic maps and analytics dashboards.

Interactive Web Maps and Dashboards

Decision-makers need tools that let them explore spatial trends, filter data, and respond quickly to change. Toptal ArcGIS specialists design interactive maps, dashboards, and story maps using tools like ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, and Web AppBuilder to support real-time spatial analysis.

Automated Geospatial Workflows

Automation enables faster analysis, greater consistency, and better use of GIS resources. Our ArcGIS experts use ArcPy and the ArcGIS API for Python to streamline tasks like data conversion, spatial analysis, and map generation within scalable enterprise workflows.

Spatial Database and Layer Management

Poorly managed geospatial data can lead to broken maps, inaccurate analysis, and version conflicts. Toptal ArcGIS developers manage geodatabases in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise, editing layers, optimizing queries, and applying version control to support complex mapping and data visualization needs.

Geocoding and Routing Solutions

Delivering goods, assigning field teams, or mapping infrastructure all require precise spatial calculations. Our programmers build applications using ArcGIS location services for geocoding, route optimization, and network analysis to support real-time navigation and spatial decision-making.

ArcGIS Tool Customization and Extensions

Off-the-shelf GIS tools may not support specialized workflows or custom spatial operations. Toptal ArcGIS specialists extend ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap by developing add-ins and tools with .NET SDKs, tailoring functionality to fit unique technical and organizational requirements.

Spatial Data Accuracy and Integrity

Reliable spatial data ensures confident analysis and more informed decision-making. Our ArcGIS experts apply validation techniques like topology rules, spatial joins, and projection checks to clean datasets and maintain accuracy across enterprise mapping and GIS workflows.

Cloud-based GIS Deployments

Deploying GIS solutions in the cloud improves scalability, accessibility, and team collaboration. Toptal ArcGIS developers use ArcGIS Enterprise on platforms like AWS and Azure to manage service publishing, support distributed access, and deliver high-performance mapping applications in remote or hybrid environments.

Collaborative Spatial Analysis Projects

Spatial decisions impact multiple departments, from operations to strategy, and require shared understanding. Our ArcGIS specialists collaborate with analysts and decision-makers to build spatial models, visualize geographic patterns, and translate complex data into actionable insights.

FAQs

  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire ArcGIS developers with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your ArcGIS programmer, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right ArcGIS developer, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect ArcGIS developers for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our ArcGIS specialists to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire ArcGIS experts with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched ArcGIS developers ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire ArcGIS programmers on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire a ArcGIS developer for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our ArcGIS developers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your ArcGIS developer begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another ArcGIS developer who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

Tap Into World-class Talent

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    Trusted Talent Only

    Our talent are thoroughly vetted professionals who ramp up quickly, function as essential team members, and deliver results.

  • Precise Matching

    Precise Matching

    Our experienced talent matchers specialize in pairing you with the right fit. They work to understand exactly what you need and hand-select the best professionals for your project.

  • Seamless Hiring

    Seamless Hiring

    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDAs, streamlining the hiring process so you can focus on innovation, not overhead.

  • No-risk Trial Period

    No-risk Trial Period

    We want to be sure your engagement is a total success, so we offer a no-risk trial period. Work with your new hire for up to two weeks and pay only if you’re satisfied.

  • Effortless Scaling

    Effortless Scaling

    Scale your team up or down as needed, with quick and efficient hiring in under 48 hours.

  • Flexible Engagements

    Flexible Engagements

    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs—hourly, part-time, or full-time— and enjoy the flexibility to adjust as needed.

Top ArcGIS Developers Are in High Demand.

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