GIS Application Engineer - 3 years contract

ROLE SUMMARY We are seeking an experienced IT Application Developer to join our dynamic technology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, enhancing, and developing IT applications, ensuring robust and reliable systems that meet evolving business requirements. You will collaborate closely with end users, system analysts, server and database administrators to deliver high-quality software solutions within agreed timelines. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintain and enhance IT applications, including implementing new features, troubleshooting live issues, identifying root causes, and providing workable solutions. • Design and develop new IT applications based on provided specifications. • Perform iterative prototyping to introduce and refine new features within the core system. • Execute the full software development lifecycle: design, programming, integration, system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT) support, and documentation. • Generate unit tests and end-to-end test scripts to safeguard system stability upon new deployments, and maintain existing automated scripts in Jenkins. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues; develop automated test cases to prevent recurrence of identified defects. • Manage the deployment pipeline for all enhancements and fixes through to testing and live environments within agreed timelines, coordinating with end users, server administrators, database administrators, and system analysts. EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS Candidates must possess a Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Infocomm Technology, Computer or Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline, along with a minimum of 3 years of working experience in this role. Strong hands-on proficiency is required in the following areas: • Web Application Client-side Technologies ◦ JavaScript / TypeScript (ES5/ES6), ReactJS, React Hooks, Redux, jQuery ◦ HTML5 / CSS, AJAX / JSON, NPM • Web Application 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 • Version Control ◦ Git COMMUNICATION & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES • Proficient in English communication, both written and spoken. • Able to work collaboratively within a dynamic, fast-paced team environment. • Capable of working independently with minimal supervision. • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to adhere strictly to deadlines. ADDED ADVANTAGE The following skills and experience will be considered favourably: • Development experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS). • Proficiency in open-source technologies such as NodeJS, Leaflet, GeoServer, PostgreSQL, and PostGIS. • Knowledge of geospatial and mapping concepts including spatial analysis and map projections, particularly with ESRI technologies. • Experience in geoprocessing using Python scripts and ETL tools such as FME (Feature Manipulation Engine). • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices and tooling.