Earth Observation Software Engineer

Bowman Outsourcing; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Pretoria is seeking an Earth Observation Science & Technology Developer to design and develop software solutions for Earth observation applications. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and expertise in software development, with a focus on Earth observation science and geospatial technologies. The successful candidate will collaborate with scientists and researchers, developing innovative solutions to enhance Earth observation applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience in software development with relevant programming skills.
• Strong background in Earth observation science and related technologies.
• Experience in algorithm development for image processing.
• Proficiency in geospatial libraries and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and test software applications for Earth observation data.
• Leverage Earth observation expertise to solve complex challenges.
• Implement algorithms for data preprocessing and image analysis.
• Integrate data from multiple sources for comprehensive insights.
• Develop tools for geospatial analysis and visualization.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on research projects.
• Stay updated on advancements in Earth observation technologies.
• Prepare technical documentation and user guides.

Skills

Software development

Earth observation expertise

Algorithm development

Geospatial analysis

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Java

Spring Framework

Angular

Typescript

SQL

No-SQL Databases

GDAL

ArcGIS

QGIS

ENVI

Job description

A leading technology consultancy in Pretoria is seeking an Earth Observation Science & Technology Developer to design and develop software solutions for Earth observation applications. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and expertise in software development, with a focus on Earth observation science and geospatial technologies. The successful candidate will collaborate with scientists and researchers, developing innovative solutions to enhance Earth observation applications.