Junior Gis Developer / Engineer

Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Role Purpose



To assist in the design, automation, and maintenance of a scalable GIS infrastructure that supports operational intelligence, smart system development, and geospatial analytics. This role blends geospatial engineering, scripting, and data integration in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities



? Assist in building, automating, and managing GIS infrastructure for geospatial analytics and operational support.
? Develop custom scripts and tools in Python, such as in ArcPy, for data processing, task automation, and complex network analyses.
? Support the integration of GIS data into Applied Information's proprietary software systems and dashboards.
? Assist in the design and manage the maintenance of geodatabases, schema, and data standards.
? Design, build, and maintain mapping products and analysis layers, primarily through Esri GIS tools.
? Coordinate and collaborate with Applied Information's Infrastructure team to support data engineering pipelines, including importing, cleaning, and transforming spatial datasets.
? Assist in QA/QC of geospatial data products and ensure reliability and consistency in outputs.
? Document methods and procedures to ensure best practices

Required Skills & Qualifications



? Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field.
? 3-5 years of professional and/or academic experience in GIS, GIS development, or geospatial data engineering.
? Demonstrated experience with:

? ESRI ArcGIS Suite

? Python

? SQL

? Geospatial concepts, projections, and spatial data formats (shapefiles, file geodatabases, GeoJSON, etc.)

? Complex analyses related to large datasets.

? Exposure to APIs & connecting disparate information feeds.
? Strong problem-solving skills.
? Experience creating technical and process documentation. ? Ability to work independently on key projects or tasks while providing clear updates on project status, actions, and needs.

Preferred Qualifications



? ESRI Certifications, GISP, or other professional GIS certifications
? Experience with ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, or Esri REST APIs.
? Experience with ESRIs ModelBuilder and/or implementing Python in a GIS environment.
? Experience with Microsoft PowerBI.
? Experience working with APIs and connecting disparate systems.
? Experience conducting Network Analyses in the ArcGIS Pro Network Analyst Extension.
? Experience working with international team members.
? Exposure to transportation, transit, public safety, or infrastructure sectors.
? Understanding of real-time or high-frequency spatial data (e.g., vehicle tracking data, traffic sensors, IoT feeds).
? Experience supervising GIS Programmers, Analysts, or other geospatial roles.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1471147
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
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