GIS Developer (Demo’s and Professional Services)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: GIS Developer (Demo’s and Professional Services)

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The GIS Developer is responsible for designing, implementing, and developing custom applications to address spatial data management, analysis and visualization needs of client. This role also include collaborating with the relevant departments(internal) and stakeholders (external) to execute professional services projects for clients.
• The GIS Developer will support the sales and/or business development team in executing software demonstrations during presentations for clients as well as develop web mapping applications, customs geospatial tools, interactive maps and data driven applications to address clients’ unique needs.

Responsibilities

• Propose development initiatives to increase programming efficiency.
• Integrate Esri, NV5, HERE and Trimble technologies to create comprehensive geospatial solutions that leverage the strengths of each platform
• Maintain and support applications according to changing business requirements.
• Test applications and perform bug fixes when required
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in Esri, NV5, HERE and Trimble technologies through continuous research and development efforts to better support client’s needs
• Recommend new technologies and techniques for application development.
• Work with the team in developing software manuals that have elements of coding and software modification.
• Write and submit periodic reports.
• Make presentations and demos so that customers clearly understand the Geospatial application.
• Expand the functionalities of existing geospatial tools to fit into customers’ workflows.
• Work effectively with the team to develop high-quality GIS solutions.
• Design and implement Enterprise Geodatabase as per client request.
• Ensure that application architecture meets business requirements.
• Assist in developing project proposal, budget, and schedule.
• Leverage on existing Remote Sensing and GIS tools from OEMs (Esri, NV5, HERE, and Trimble) to build solutions that meet customer needs.
• Undertake any other role related tasks assigned
• Ensure data interoperability, data quality assurance, and efficient data storage, retrieval, and sharing capabilities to support geospatial projects and operations.
• Recommend and Build deployment architecture for client business needs.

Requirements
Know how education and Experience:

• Knowledge of Geospatial applications and implementation strategy
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role is desirable
• Experienced with Relational Database Management System such SQL, Oracle, and SHP HANA.
• Be proficient with Programming language (python, JavaScript, HTML and PHP).
• Degree in Computer Science /Geomatic Engineering / Geospatial studies or a related course
• Knowledge of metadata creation and model building.
• Customer Service skills
• Knowledge of GIS Analysis automation workflows, and software development
• knowledge of Algorithms, including spatial data and enterprise database implementation.
• Good understanding of Esri's ArcGIS suite, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and related extensions, along with expertise in utilizing Esri's APIs (e.g., ArcGIS API for JavaScript, ArcPy for Python scripting) for custom application development.
• Strong understanding of geodatabase design principles, spatial data formats (e.g., Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML), and data management techniques to efficiently organize, store, retrieve, and share geospatial data across different platforms and technologies
• Attention to detail.
• Be familiar with Esri and NV5 enterprise solution and deployment options.
• Competence in utilizing Trimble’s geospatial technologies, HERE, and NV5 solutions.
• Familiar with operating system and cloud computing platforms (such as AWS)