Spatial System Developer | GIS REQUIRED

EBR Ever Better Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EBR Ever Better Recruitment seeks a reliable Spatial System Developer with a GIS background to lead a small team and manage the client’s GIS spatial system. You will deliver 24/7 system support, drive ongoing GIS development, and provide technical leadership across developers, technicians and administrators.

Responsibilities include administering GIS systems, developing bespoke GIS solutions, coordinating sprints, and mentoring team members to improve productivity and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Expert Python development experience with GUI toolkits.
• Strong JavaScript/Node.js and REST API skills.
• Proficiency in statically typed languages (C++, Go, C#, Java).
• Solid SQL skills with PostgreSQL; spatial databases (PostGIS) preferred.
• Experience with GeoServer or ArcGIS Server essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain spatial GIS system 24/7.
• Develop and extend GIS system to support business needs.
• Mentor a small team of GIS developers, technicians and admins.
• Prioritize tasks to meet project dates with quality and cost control.
• Communicate with stakeholders and document system processes.
• Provide reports and assist with new technology introductions.
• Oversee development of bespoke GIS solutions (databases, REST APIs, desktop/web apps).
• Provide technical supervision including code reviews and sprint planning.
• Administer Linux and Windows server environments.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/Node.js

C++/Go/C#/Java

SQL / PostgreSQL / PL/pgSQL

GIS platforms

GeoServer/ArcGIS Server

Git

Agile/DevOps

REST APIs

QGIS/ArcMAP/MapInfo

Tools

Git

PostGIS

QGIS

Job description

Looking for a reliable Spatial System Developer with GIS background who is eager to work with a global leading telecommunication infrastructure company ASAP! You will take charge of a small team and become one of the important members who provide exceptional service to customers 24/7. You will be responsible for the development of the client's GIS spatial system whilst providing technical leadership and support to a small team of Spatial GIS team of developers, technicians, administrators and officers.

About the job:

• Administering and maintaining the Spatial GIS system 24 hours / 7 days
• Provide ongoing development of the GIS system to support the business and the changes that evolve
• Mentor and coach team members to increase productivity and team outcomes
• Prioritize assigned Tasks in order to deliver projects to meet specified dates in a cost effective and quality focused manner.
• Communicate effectively to all stakeholders and internal customers throughout development projects and system processes
• Provide various reports and other duties as requested by management
• Provide support to new Technology introductions.
• Managing the development and implementation of bespoke GIS solutions including databases, REST APIs, and desktop and web applications
• Technical supervisor to performing code review and sprint planning
• Administration of Linux and Windows server environments

Technical Requirements:

• Expert Python knowledge, experience developing GUIs using TkInter, PyQT or similar is a requirement
• Extensive JavaScript / Node.js experience; must have experience using Node to build REST APIs as well as SPWA, preferably using GoogleMaps API & ECMAScript 6
• Experience with at least one statically type programming language such as C++, Go, C# or Java
• Solid RDBMS experience with MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle DB or PostgreSQL is required, extensive PostgreSQL experience is preferred. Experience with spatial databases is required, preferably PostGIS or Oracle Spatial. Strong Knowledge of SQL including PL/pgSQL, PL/SQL, or T-SQL
• Extensive knowledge of GeoServer or ArcGIS for server
• Experience administering Linux and windows server environments
• Advanced knowledge of desktop GIS applications: QGIS, ArcMAP, or MapInfo
• Experience leading a team, particularly in an Agile or DevOps environment
• Knowledge of Git, a public Github/bitbucket account or equivalent showcasing private project and interests will be looked upon favorably as would Stack a Overflow or GIS Stack Exchange profile

It is highly regarded if you have the following experience!

• Front end web development such as Ember, Angular, React, or Vue
• Experience with NoSQL database, particularly MongoDB
• Experience developing mobile GIS applications
• Experience developing QGIS plugins, ideally experience hosting a private plugin repository and plugins hosted in the official QGIS plugin repository