GIS Developer - 12 month contract

Position Summary

KBD plans to integrate its spatial data, and publish it using suitable online/enterprise interfaces to make it available to the project managers, and decision makers. GIS Developer has a key role in designing, developing, and implementing these online interfaces using a variety of technologies.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and maintain GIS applications and services using ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Platform.
• Create and customise geospatial web applications using Esri's JavaScript API and Python.
• Collaborate with GIS team to gather requirements, design solutions, and provide technical expertise.
• Publish, manage, and maintain geospatial data and services on ArcGIS Online/Enterprise.
• Build custom tools and extensions for ArcGISPro using Python.
• Work with open-source geospatial technologies such as GeoServer, GeoNode, PostGIS, and PostgreSQL for specific projects.
• Design geodatabase, data analysis, geoprocessing, and spatial modelling tasks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve GIS-related issues, both on the server and client sides.
• Stay up-to-date with GIS industry trends, tools, and technologies.
• Develop mobile survey forms using esri technologies.
• Generate reports and user manuals.

Personal Requirements

Competencies

• Proven experience in ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Enterprise development, configuration, and management.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming for GIS automation and tool development.
• Experience with web development technologies, including JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Familiarity with Esri's ArcGIS Online platform and the ability to publish and manage content.
• Knowledge of spatial databases, particularly PostGIS and PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of open-source geospatial technologies (GeoServer, GeoNode) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in GIS development.
• GIS certification (e.g., Esri certification) is a plus.