Write some Software
mín $5000 USD
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Party (FEWS NET TSC) and under the technical supervision of the Head of Software Development, the Senior GIS Application Developer will develop a major online software project with significant GIS and geo-spatial analysis components. The work includes developing clean, intuitive and effective browser-based GUIs using OpenLayers and other JavaScript frameworks. The GIS Application Developer will develop data structures, methods and services that allow effective data management and integration with other data sources using Data Warehouse principles and PostgreSQL/PostGIS. The software is used for early warning and disaster management globally.
Specific tasks:
- Research appropriate methodologies, technologies and approaches
- Understand user requirements and define use cases
- Provide inputs into the application design and architecture and documentation
- Lead project management and ensure delivery using Prince II methodologies
- Develop GIS and geo-spatial processing functionality, primarily in a dot NET environment and/or using ESRI products
- Liaise with statistical and geo-spatial analysts and subject specialists to develop analytical algorithms
- Development of clean, intuitive and effective GUIs
- Create visualizations of spatial data using thematic maps (choropleth, proportional symbols, dot distribution, etc.)
- Supervise in-house and outsourced development contracts as required and assist in the identification of additional talent
- Develop data structures, methods and services that allow effective data management and integration with other data sources using Data
Warehouse principles and PostGRES
- Liaise with Kimetrica’s Software Development Service
- Present to Kimetrica staff and clients and regular communication with project stakeholders
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Computer Science, Planning or related field preferred
- A minimum of five (5) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, programming experience in .NET C# and/or Java
- Expert knowledge of spatial databases using PostgreSQL 9.3 and PostGIS 2.0 or 2.1
- Knowledge of web services/service-oriented architecture (SOA) standards including Representational State Transfer (REST), Simple
Object Access Protocol (SOAP), web service description language (WSDL), extensible markup language (XML), AJAX, and related
technologies/standards required.
- Strong knowledge and experience with OpenLayers and JavaScript Framework (preferably ExtJS, but Dojo, JQuery, Angular will also be
considered)
- Ability to develop approaches to debugging and optimizing code in a complex, multi-tiered environment
- Programming with ESRI ADFs and designing, implementing, or working with ArcGIS
Server Enterprise.
- At least two (2) years of experience in database development, strong knowledge of Data Warehouse design and methods
- Strong analytical skills including a knowledge of geo-statistics and an ability to write complex algorithms in code
- Sound knowledge of version control systems, preferably git
- Commitment to quality and attention to detail
- Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision
- Strong English language skills (verbal and written)
- Proven project management experience, specifically AGILE/SCRUM
- Willingness to travel to Kenya and/or the US for periods of 1 - 2 weeks
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Deliverable based
- Fun, friendly and stimulating working environment
- Ideally based in US or Kenya, but remote work will be considered
To apply, send a cover letter and CV to [url removed, login to view], subject line: Senior GIS Application Developer/Programmer by Friday, 25th April.
We will contact only eligible candidates to further discuss availability.
Nº del proyecto: #5693681
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