GIS Developer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT004842/Mel

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

31000

SUMMARY:
Our client based in the heart of Northern Johannesburg is seeking a skilled and experienced GIS Developer to join thier team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Esri ArcGIS technologies, with expertise in Python, JavaScript, and React.js for developing interactive mapping applications and web tools. This role requires proficiency in SQL, relational and spatial databases, cloud platforms (Azure), version control systems (Git, Azure DevOps), and the ability to perform advanced spatial analysis and geoprocessing. Candidates with experience in machine learning and building ArcGIS Dashboards are highly desirable.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and deploy custom GIS web applications and widgets using Esri's Web AppBuilder and Experience Builder.
Integrate GIS functionality into various applications using ArcGIS APIs (JavaScript and REST).
Perform spatial analysis and automate geoprocessing tasks using Python (including ArcPy and GeoPandas) and ModelBuilder.
Develop and customize advanced reports using JSreport server.
Work with SQL, relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), and spatial databases (e.g., Esri GDB).
Develop and implement Machine Learning models for predictive modeling.
Build and configure interactive ArcGIS Dashboards, Web Experiences, and Web Apps.
Collaborate with cloud platforms (Azure) and utilize version control systems (Git, Azure DevOps).

Required Skills & Experience:

Minimum 2–3 years of proven experience as a GIS Developer.
Strong command of the Esri ArcGIS (Enterprise & Online) suite.
Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and React.js.
Expertise in web technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript for front-end development.
Solid knowledge of SQL, relational, and spatial databases.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure) and Git/Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of ArcGIS APIs (JavaScript, REST).

Advantageous Skills:

Experience developing machine learning algorithms and models (regression, classification, predictive modeling).
Advanced expertise in React.js front-end frameworks.

GIS Developer

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