GIS Specialist (36 Months)

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting for a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Developer, who will be responsible for developing, customising, and maintaining GIS applications and solutions that enable spatial data visualisation, analysis, and integration. 

POSITION INFO:
Key responsibilities:

• Design and develop custom GIS applications, plugins, and tools using platforms like ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, or open-source libraries.
• Build web-based GIS solutions using JavaScript APIs (e.g., Leaflet, OpenLayers, ArcGIS API for JavaScript).
• Integrate GIS with enterprise systems and databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Oracle Spatial).
• Develop and maintain spatial data services (REST/SOAP APIs, WMS/WFS services).
• Write and optimise geospatial queries, scripts, and automation tools using Python, SQL, or JavaScript.
• Collaborate with GIS Analysts and stakeholders to translate spatial requirements into technical solutions.
• Perform system testing, debugging, documentation, and version control.
• Ensure application security, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Stay informed on the latest GIS technologies, frameworks, and best practices.

• Diploma in GIS, Geoinformatics, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Must have a valid ESRI GIS Certification
• Minimum 6 – 10 years’+ experience with designing, developing and supporting geospatial GIS templates.
• Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Suite, QGIS, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong understanding of spatial data structures, geoprocessing tools, and coordinate systems.
• Experience with GPS tools, remote sensing, and spatial databases.

• Experience with GIS software and spatial data analysis.
• Hands-on experience with ESRI products (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online) or open-source GIS tools.
• Experience managing the development of GIS Map templates and widgets, defining, designing and building of varied components of complex, distributed, high-performance web-based and mobile applications.
• Functional experience with technologies across most of the application stack including user interface, middle tier, and database systems.