GIS Program Developer

EBR Ever Better Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A vegetation management specialist is seeking a dedicated GIS professional to join the IT team at their Western Sydney HQ. The role focuses on delivering GIS and IT projects and supporting the Vegetation Asset Management system across operations in Australia.

The candidate will work in a fast-paced environment with a Can-Do attitude and strong communication skills. The position requires a Diploma in Spatial Science or related degree, extensive GIS/web mapping experience (GeoServer, ArcGIS,

Qualifications

• Diploma in Spatial Science (min) or degree in Geography/Environmental Science/GIS.
• Experience building web mapping apps with GeoServer and ESRI ArcGIS including Collector/Survey123.
• Backend development with .NET or Java; strong coding with JavaScript, Python, OpenLayers, HTML5, CSS, XML/JSON, SQL.
• Experience with Oracle/MS SQL Spatial databases and cloud services (AWS/Azure).
• Ability to interpret geospatial vector and raster data, LiDAR processing, and map projections.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Vegetation Asset Management GIS and related IT systems.
• Provide SME support in GIS/IT projects and work with business requirements.
• Collaborate with GIS Manager to deliver GIS initiatives for the organisation.

Skills

GIS development

Web mapping

OpenLayers

JavaScript

Python

SQL

ArcGIS

GeoServer

Education

Diploma in Spatial Science

Geography/Env Science/GIS degree

Tools

GeoServer

ArcGIS

Collector

Survey123

.NET/Java

OpenLayers

AWS/Azure

Job description

Our client is a specialist in vegetation management, providing tree trimming services to the new power utilities that are emerging. The client is still family owned and controlled and now employs over 26 000 staff in operations throughout USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. They have the vision to provide cost effective, quality services that are sustainable and add value to our partner’s operations while benefiting the wider community.

The client is currently seeking for a dedicated GIS professional to join a positive team environment within the Information Technology team in their Western Sydney HQ. The team is responsible for the development and maintenance of critical business solutions and it is expected that the successful candidate will provide subject matter expertise in the delivery of GIS and IT based projects as required. The role will be critical in providing support to the GIS Manager in the development of the their own Vegetation Asset Management system. Note that this role is a 6-month contract with possibility of extension.

Technicalrequirements for this role:

• Diploma in Spatial Science (at a minimum), Degree qualified in Geography, Environmental Science or GIS or relevant comparable experience.
• Extensive experience developing web mapping applications and web services using multiple GIS technologies; GeoServer, ESRI & ArcGIS including mobile toolset (Collector, Survey123 etc)
• Strong back-end .NET and/or Java development skills
• Ability to code and script with OpenLayers, JavaScript,Python, AngularJS, CSS, HTML5, XML, JSON and SQL
• Demonstrated Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server Spatial database experience
• Demonstrated Amazon Web Services and/or Microsoft Azure experience
• Demonstrated capability in the Interpretation and editing of geospatial vector data
• Demonstrated capability in the Interpretation and manipulation of geospatial imagery data i.e. raster in all formats
• Demonstrated capability in the processing and Interpretation of LiDAR data
• Understanding of geodetic datum's and map projections
• Demonstrated experience in working with the business to identify and capture operational requirements for integration to developed systems

You will need to be agile and have the capability to perform with minimal supervision in a high paced environment. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a “Can Do” attitude and be committed to achieving operational excellence through the utilisation of Technology. The candidate will be passionate about GIS technologies and will be willing to deliver solutions in a niche business market. Excellent verbal and written communication skills is mandatory.