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We've delivered complex GIS projects for organizations requiring spatial analysis, location intelligence, and geographic data management. Onboard senior GIS developers in as little as 2 weeks.

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Trusted by CTOs at 1500+ companies:

Custom GIS development services

You've probably used products built by our GIS developers.

Our teams build GIS solutions that power delivery route optimization, asset tracking, and environmental monitoring at scale. From applications that optimize delivery routes to platforms that monitor environmental changes across continents, we build spatial systems that support critical decisions.

  • Custom GIS Application Development

    Off-the-shelf GIS software doesn't address unique spatial analysis requirements or integrate with proprietary systems. We build custom GIS applications using ArcGIS, QGIS, and PostGIS that handle specialized geoprocessing workflows, integrate with enterprise databases, and expose custom APIs for spatial queries. So your organization gains geospatial capabilities tailored to specific operational needs.

  • Geographic Database Design & Management

    Poorly structured spatial databases create performance bottlenecks and data integrity issues. We design geographic databases using PostGIS and SpatiaLite that implement spatial indexing, enforce topology rules, and optimize query performance for large datasets. Our schemas support versioning, handle multi-user editing, and integrate with existing enterprise databases.

  • GIS Cloud Solutions & Infrastructure

    On-premises GIS infrastructure limits accessibility and requires dedicated IT resources. We deploy cloud-based GIS solutions on ArcGIS Online, Google Earth Engine, and AWS that provide scalable storage for spatial data and enable global access through web services. This allows large teams access to geographic data from anywhere without managing servers.

  • Mobile GIS Solutions

    Field workers need to collect, update, and access spatial data without returning to the office. We build mobile GIS applications using ArcGIS Field Maps, QField, and custom React Native implementations that capture GPS coordinates, attach photos to features, and sync data when connectivity returns. Our solutions work offline with locally cached basemaps, making field operations more efficient.

  • Real-Time Location Tracking & Fleet Management Systems

    Logistics and field service companies need real-time visibility into mobile assets and personnel. We build location tracking systems that monitor vehicle fleets, field workers, and equipment in real time. Our solutions integrate GPS, establish geofencing alerts, calculate optimal routes, and provide dispatch interfaces. This work gives you the operational visibility needed to reduce response times and optimize resource allocation.

  • Spatial Data Infrastructure Development

    Organizations need standardized ways to share geographic data across departments and with external partners. We implement Spatial Data Infrastructure using GeoServer, MapServer, and OGC-compliant web services that publish layers through standard protocols, establish metadata catalogs, and enforce access controls. These platforms enable interoperability and make geographic data discoverable and accessible across organizational boundaries.

  • Geospatial Data Migration & Conversion

    Legacy GIS data exists in outdated formats and incompatible coordinate systems. We migrate geospatial data using FME, GDAL, and Python scripts that transform between vector and raster formats, reproject coordinate systems, and validate data quality during conversion. Our processes handle large datasets through batch processing and maintain attribution through the migration. So your organizations can modernize GIS infrastructure without losing historical spatial data.

  • GIS-Enabled Dashboards

    Executive teams need location-based insights to make strategic decisions about territories, facilities, and market expansion. We build BI dashboards that integrate GIS with business data and connect to Power BI, Tableau, or custom dashboards with interactive maps. This gives your leadership the geographic context needed to drive smarter business decisions.

Their engineers perform at very high standards. We've had a strong relationship for almost 7 years."

The best partnerships are the ones you don't have to worry about. We deliver the kind of technical execution and reliability that builds long-term trust. It's why clients consistently praise our work quality and performance.

Backed by 4000+ devs

Why tech leaders choose our GIS teams:

For over a decade, we've delivered spatial solutions that handle complex geographic datasets, integrate with enterprise systems, and provide the analysis capabilities that location-based decisions require.

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  • Top 1% Senior GIS Talent

    We hire fewer than 1% of over 2 million applicants each year. Our GIS developers average 8–10+ years of production experience across spatial database design, web mapping applications, and geospatial analysis. Every GIS engineer has passed a multi-month evaluation process featuring hands-on technical assessments and interviews specific to GIS platforms and spatial programming.

  • Scale Across Geospatial and Data Technologies

    GIS projects typically require diverse expertise beyond mapping software. With 4,000+ engineers across 100+ technologies, we bring database specialists, data scientists, and full-stack developers into the mix whenever your project needs it. That means you can support any spatial analytics initiative on your roadmap with one trusted partner.

  • Proven Long-Term Stability

    We support 500+ active clients, with average relationships spanning 3+ years and some more than a decade. Our 96% client retention rate reflects organizations continuing to work with us year after year. This continuity means stable teams, engineers who understand your GIS environment deeply, and partnerships that deliver compounding value over time. When scaling is needed, our 4,000+ engineer bench lets us expand quickly.

GIS case studies

1480+ projects successfully delivered.

Our track record means you get GIS solutions that meet the highest technical and business standards.

  • MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT

    Modernized a Global News Delivery Platform

    Associated Press
  • MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT

    Updated 30-Year-Old Codebase to Accelerate 3D Animation Production

    Autodesk
  • E-COMMERCE & RETAIL

    Maintained Site Reliability for a Leading Deals Platform

    Groupon
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Tools for GIS development

The ecosystem we use for GIS projects:

We work inside the GIS stack you already rely on, keeping spatial data accurate, analysis fast, and integrations standards-compliant. Proven platforms and actively maintained, OGC-compliant libraries keep everything interoperable and maintainable long-term.

  • GIS Software & Platforms

    We build spatial applications using desktop and enterprise GIS platforms that provide comprehensive tools for data visualization, analysis, and management. These systems form the foundation for custom GIS development and spatial workflows.

    • ArcGIS Desktop
    • ArcGIS Pro
    • QGIS
    • GRASS GIS
    • SAGA GIS
    • ArcGIS Enterprise
    • ArcGIS Online
  • Web Mapping Libraries & APIs

    We create interactive web maps using JavaScript libraries and APIs that render spatial data in browsers. These tools provide the building blocks for custom mapping applications with performance and user experience that matches modern web standards.

    • Leaflet
    • Mapbox GL JS
    • OpenLayers
    • Google Maps API
    • Mapbox API
    • CesiumJS
    • Leaflet Routing Machine
    • Turf.js
  • Spatial Databases & Extensions

    We store and query geographic data using database systems with spatial capabilities. These platforms provide efficient indexing, spatial operators, and standards compliance for managing large geospatial datasets.

    • PostGIS
    • PostgreSQL
    • SpatiaLite
    • Oracle Spatial
    • Microsoft SQL Server Spatial
    • GeoMesa
    • MongoDB with geospatial indexes
  • Data Processing & Analysis Tools

    We manipulate and analyze geospatial data using libraries and command-line tools that handle format conversion, reprojection, and geoprocessing operations. These utilities form the backbone of spatial ETL pipelines.

    • Geospatial Data Abstraction Library
    • OGR
    • Feature Manipulation Engine
    • GeoPandas
    • Shapely
    • Fiona
    • Rasterio
    • Pyproj
  • Geospatial Server Software

    We publish spatial data and services using server platforms that implement OGC standards. These systems enable data sharing, web map services, and feature access across organizations and applications.

    • GeoServer
    • MapServer
    • Carto
    • ArcGIS Server
    • Mapnik
    • TileServer GL
  • Scripting & Development Libraries

    We automate geospatial workflows and build custom applications using programming languages and spatial libraries. These tools provide programmatic access to GIS functionality for tailored solutions.

    • ArcPy
    • GeoPandas
    • Turf.js
    • Node.js
    • sf
    • rgdal
    • GeoTools
    • NetTopologySuite
  • Remote Sensing & Imagery

    We process satellite imagery and aerial photography using platforms and libraries for raster analysis. These tools handle multispectral data, change detection, and classification workflows.

    • Google Earth Engine
    • ERDAS IMAGINE
    • ENVI
    • Orfeo Toolbox
    • Sentinel Hub
    • Landsat tools
  • Data Conversion & Migration

    We transform geospatial data between formats, coordinate systems, and platforms using specialized conversion tools. These utilities ensure data compatibility across different GIS ecosystems.

    • FME Desktop
    • GDAL utilities
    • ogr2ogr
    • shp2pgsql
    • QGIS Processing tools
    • ArcGIS Data Interoperability
  • Mobile GIS Platforms

    We build field data collection applications using mobile GIS platforms that work offline and sync with enterprise systems. These tools enable real-time spatial data capture on iOS and Android devices.

    • ArcGIS Field Maps
    • QField for QGIS
    • Mappt
    • Google Maps SDK
    • Mapbox Maps SDK
  • Cloud GIS Services

    We deploy GIS infrastructure on cloud platforms that provide scalable computing and storage for spatial workloads. These services handle large datasets and processing-intensive analysis without on-premises hardware.

    • AWS
    • Google Cloud Platform
    • Microsoft Azure
    • ArcGIS Online
    • Mapbox Cloud
    • Carto Cloud
  • Spatial Analysis & Modeling

    We perform advanced spatial analysis using specialized tools for network analysis, terrain modeling, and spatial statistics. These platforms provide algorithms that go beyond basic GIS operations.

    • ArcGIS Spatial Analyst
    • GRASS GIS
    • SAGA GIS
    • R spatial packages
    • PostGIS with pgRouting
    • H3

Client testimonials

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Our work holds up in reviews, in production, and in front of the board.

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Flexible engagement models

Need extra GIS expertise?
Plug us in where you need us most.

We customize every engagement to fit your workflow, priorities, and delivery needs.

  • Need a couple of extra software engineers on your team?

    Staff Augmentation

    Get senior, production-ready developers who integrate directly into your internal team. They work your hours, join your standups, and follow your workflows—just like any full-time engineer.

  • Need a few teams to deliver several projects in simultaneously?

    Dedicated teams

    Spin up focused, delivery-ready pods to handle full builds or workstreams. Together we align on priorities. Then our tech PMs lead the team and drive delivery to maintain velocity and consistency.

  • Want to offload everything to us, from start to finish?

    Software outsourcing

    Hand off the full project lifecycle, from planning to deployment. You define the outcomes. We take full ownership of the execution and keep you looped in every step of the way.

Kick off GIS projects in 2-4 weeks.

We have reps across the US.

Speak with a client engagement specialist near you.

  1. Discuss solutions and decide team structure.

    Tell us more about your needs. We'll discuss the best-fit solutions and team structure based on your success metrics, timeline, budget, and required skill sets.

  2. Onboard your team and get to work.

    With project specifications finalized, we select your team. We're able to onboard developers and assemble dedicated teams in 2-4 weeks after signature.

  3. We track performance on an ongoing basis.

    We continually monitor our teams' work to make sure they're meeting your quantity and quality of work standards at all times.

Our Awards

Global companies have trusted us to build and scale GIS solutions for over a decade.

  • Forcepoint
  • Abbott
  • AbbVie
  • Abra
  • Acklands-Grainger
  • Acumen
  • Arlo
  • Associated Press
  • Autodesk
  • Avigilon
  • Azlo
  • BBVA
  • Blackboard
  • Burger King
  • Care.com
  • Chime
  • ConsumerAffairs
  • GlobalStart
  • CropTrak
  • eBay
  • Ernst & Young
  • Fresenius
  • Gennev
  • Google
  • Great Wolf Lodge
  • Groupon
  • Hewllet-Packard
  • HomeAdvisor
  • IBM
  • Instructure
  • IPG Mediabrands
  • IQVIA
  • iSeatz
  • iWave
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Kapsch
  • Keller Williams
  • Kinesso
  • Limeade
  • Netgear
  • Newsela
  • NextRoll
  • Panasonic
  • Patra Company
  • Pinterest
  • R/GA
  • Regeneron
  • Repay
  • Rolls-Royce
  • Salesforce
  • Sana Sano Consulting
  • SAP
  • SiriusXM
  • Swordpoint
  • Thomson Reuters
  • Ticket Galaxy
  • Trone Brand Energy
  • Turner
  • Udemy
  • Univision
  • Urban Outfitters
  • Verisk
  • ViacomCBS
  • Volkswagen
  • Volvo
  • Whirlpool
  • Xtensifi

Excellence.
Our minimum bar for client delivery.

Over 130 awards, accolades, and achievements showcase our quality and commitment to client success.

Our trophy cabinet
  • 1,250+projects
    delivered
    projects executed successfully
  • 130+industry
    sectors
    industry sectors industry sectors
  • America's Fastest-Growing Companies 2025 by Financial Times
    America's Fastest-Growing Companies 2025 by Financial Times
  • Top 100 U.S. IT Innovators 2025 by CIO100 Awards
    Top 100 U.S. IT Innovators 2025 by CIO100 Awards
  • Nearshore North America Top Software Developers 2025 by Clutch
    Nearshore North America Top Software Developers 2025 by Clutch
  • Top 100 Global Outsourcing Providers 2024 by IAOP Global Outsourcing 100
    Top 100 Global Outsourcing Providers 2024 by IAOP Global Outsourcing 100

Accelerate GIS development and delivery with our top-rated nearshore teams.

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GIS FAQ

What tech leaders ask about GIS before pulling us in:

  • How quickly can you staff a GIS team?

    We typically staff GIS teams within 2–4 weeks. Our 4,000+ engineer bench includes GIS specialists with experience in spatial database design, web mapping, and geospatial analysis, allowing us to assemble the right team based on your specific requirements.

  • What level of experience do your GIS developers bring?

    We screen over 2 million applicants annually and hire less than 1%. We only select senior engineers with 8–10+ years of proven experience. Our GIS developers have built spatial databases handling millions of features, developed complex web mapping applications, and implemented geospatial analysis pipelines processing terabytes of satellite imagery.

  • Can you migrate our legacy GIS data to modern platforms?

    Yes. We assess existing data formats and coordinate systems, plan migrations that preserve attribution and topology, and execute conversions using FME, GDAL, and custom scripts. Our process includes data quality validation, coordinate system transformation, and parallel operation during transition. This approach lets you modernize GIS infrastructure while maintaining access to historical spatial data.

  • How do you handle performance with large geospatial datasets?

    We optimize spatial databases with appropriate indexing strategies, implement tile caching for web maps to reduce server load, use vector tiles for efficient client-side rendering, and apply spatial generalization for multi-scale display. For analysis workloads, we leverage cloud computing for parallel processing and partition large datasets spatially. These techniques enable responsive applications even with millions of spatial features.

  • Do you work with both open-source and commercial GIS platforms?

    Yes. Our teams have deep experience with both Esri's ArcGIS ecosystem and open-source platforms like QGIS, PostGIS, and GeoServer. We evaluate requirements, licensing costs, and organizational preferences to recommend appropriate platforms as needed. Many projects benefit from hybrid approaches that use open-source tools for data processing while deploying on commercial platforms for enterprise support and specific capabilities.

  • Will your team work in our time zone and integrate with our processes?

    Yes. Our nearshore GIS teams work US business hours, communicate in English, and participate fully in your standups. We adopt your tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, GitHub, Jira, Slack, etc.), follow your data standards and deployment procedures, and operate as an extension of your in-house team from day one.

  • Do you have experience in regulated industries?

    We're ISO 27001 certified and have delivered GIS solutions for government agencies and regulated industries. Our implementations include role-based access controls for spatial data, secure web map services with authentication, encrypted sensitive location data, and compliance with data residency requirements. Since 2009, we've delivered hundreds of projects meeting strict compliance and data governance standards without slowing delivery.

  • How do you maintain team stability over long engagements?

    We're structured for long-term partnerships. Most engineers stay on GIS projects for 2+ years, and our 96% client retention rate shows organizations continue working with us year after year. When team adjustments are needed, our bench depth allows us to add specialists or backfill roles quickly while maintaining project momentum through documentation and structured handoffs.

  • Are you a US-based company?

    Yes. We operate from US headquarters under US law and jurisdiction, which simplifies procurement.

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