Ministry of the Economy and Planning

Details about the job offer

Web GIS Developer

N ° of the post

2019/R038/P001

Domain Computers, Media and Telecommunications
Recruitment sector Private
Diploma National Applied Degree
Country of assignment United Arab Emirates
Civil status Single, Married
Specialties Software and programming
Languages English
Age limit 40
Expected date of recruitment -
Deadline for submission of application 07.04.2019
Number of years of experience 8
Kind Homme, Femme
Job Description The candidate will have to:
• Lead the development of new web GIS platforms
• Maintain legacy web portals and tools
• Support any other GIS related activities
Minimum requirements
• Bachelor/Master degree in computer science, GIS or any other equivalent qualification
• At least 8 years of experience
• Very good knowledge of GIS concepts, theory and softwares (QGIS, GDAL, ArcGIS)
• Proven understanding of OGC compliant Web Services (e.g. WMS, WFS) and applications (e.g. Geoserver, Mapserver)
• Good knowledge in Python
• Good experience and understanding of modern front-end technologies and tools (Javascript, ES6, framework, API)
• Experience using Leaflet.js D3.js or related libraries
• Extent of experience using Linux server
Distinct advantages
• Knowledge in PHP
• Experience working with scientific formats (netCDF, GRIB)
• Experience working with the canvas API and WebGL
Please note that all candidates should possess good English language skills and should be capable of working with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

The application package should include:
• A cover letter summarizing experience and motivation for this position
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
• Sample of relevant developed applications/products
• A list of 2-3 potential referees
The candidate is expected to start at the earliest possible date.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for a follow-up interview.

Job Description