GIS Engineer - Contract

**Role Overview** Our client is looking for an experienced Software Engineer (GIS) to maintain, enhance and build web-based GIS applications. You will work closely with end users, system analysts, server administrators and database administrators to deliver reliable fixes and new features on time. **Key Responsibilities** • Maintain and enhance IT applications: implement new enhancements, troubleshoot live issues, identify root causes and provide workable solutions. • Design and develop new IT applications according to specifications provided. • Perform iterative prototyping to introduce and enhance new features in the core system. • Carry out design, programming, integration and system testing; assist users in User Acceptance Testing (UAT); and prepare documentation. • Write unit tests and end-to-end test scripts to ensure nothing breaks when new features are deployed, and maintain existing automated scripts in Jenkins. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues, and develop automated test cases to prevent similar issues recurring. • See enhancements and fixes through to deployment in testing and live environments within agreed timelines, working with end users, server administrators, database administrators and system analysts. **Experience and Skills Requirements** • Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information/Infocomm Technology, Computer or Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline. • Minimum 3 years of working experience in this role, with good experience in the following: – Web client-side technologies: JavaScript/TypeScript (ES5/6), ReactJS, React Hooks, Redux, jQuery, HTML5/CSS, AJAX/JSON, NPM – Web server-side technologies: ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, C# – Web GIS technologies: ArcGIS JavaScript API, ArcGIS Server REST API, GeoServer, PostGIS – Database technologies: PostgreSQL, MS SQL, Oracle – Code version control: Git **Other Requirements** • Good communication skills, with the ability to: – Understand and communicate in English, in speech and writing – Work with other members of a dynamic, fast-moving team – Work independently with minimum supervision – Work on own initiative and adhere to deadlines **Added Advantage** • Development using Microsoft Azure and/or AWS cloud. • Open-source technologies such as Node.js, Leaflet, GeoServer, PostgreSQL and PostGIS. • Knowledge of geospatial and mapping concepts such as spatial analysis and map projections, with ESRI technologies. • Experience with geoprocessing using Python scripts and ETL tools such as FME. • Experience in agile development and DevOps processes.