GIS Developer - 12 month contract

Date: Nov 28, 2024

Location: Saudi Arabia

Company: King Abdullah University of Science & Technology

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.