Job Description

As a GIS Developer, you will be responsible for building, updating and maintaining digital data for the Digital Addressing System. You will also be responsible for developing software solutions using cutting-edge technologies such as Django framework based on python, Python, Open layers/leaflet, React, Angular, JavaScript, etc. languages and PostgreSQL/PostGIS Databases with a. The GIS Developer is responsible for the implementation of GIS systems and creating spatial data in a variety of formats.

Education and experience

• At least 3 years of experience developing web and desktop GIS applications
• Third level or master’s degree in computer science, Geographical Information Systemsor equivalent
• Experience developing GIS solutions using Visual Basic, ASP.NET (or other oo
• languages) and mapping SDKs including experience in using Visual Studio.
• 5+ years’ experience in GIS & spatial analysis.

GIS Developer / Web Developer Responsibilities:

• Create GIS Software Applications, Web Applications and geoprocessing tools.
• Understand client needs and work accordingly.
• Plan and implement GIS projects in accordance with project scope, including budgeting, scheduling, risk analysis,
• resource allocation and provide solutions.
• Maintain the database with a focus on SQL queries and maintenance queries.
• Create spatial data from scratch or by adapting existing data sets.
• Retrieve, process, clean, and analyze data from various sources.
• Provide maintenance for GIS Applications and web-based applications.
• Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written, analytical and verbal communication skills.

Key skills

• Strong SQL skills and experience with Postgres Spatial.
• Strong knowledge of GIS tools especially FME, QGIS.
• Strong written and communication tools
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced development schedule.

Language

• Fluency in spoken and written English and Amharic