WebGIS Developer - FOSS4G/Front-End GIS - REMOTE - 90 days - UN-agency-client - EN-speaking

Posted 2 days 3 hours ago by infom consulting GmbH

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Roma, Italy
Job Description

We are looking for one "remote WebGIS Developer - FOSS4G/Front End GIS" to start ASAP (DEC25, desired) an initial 90-days contract (extensions possible) for an international Org' - client in ROME, where 100% REMOTE work is possible. Possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability. English speaking environment.

  • Our client is an international organisation in Rome and a great reference in any CV!
  • On-Site in Rome would be great, but up to 100% Off-site/Off-shore is possible.
  • A competitive rate will increase chances to be selected.

BACKGROUND
The objective is to develop a Web GIS portal, based on open source GIS tools. This portal will provide an easy-to-use and accessible interface for non-GIS experts to have an overview of global, regional, country, project, and project sites' level of investment data and supervision missions. The portal will be internal (with full data access) and external (with curated data access), with time-stamped space-time visualization, geotagged image locations, and summary statistics of key location-based indicators.

TASKS

  • Get familiar with the current GIS infrastructure, familiarize with the structure of the database (both raster and vector).
  • Familiarize with the overall project requirements and particular tasks for web portal development and implementation.
  • Assist and advise in the selection of the final technological stack for system setup.
  • Assist and advise DevOps team on the setup of staging and production environments, based on the selected technological stack.
  • Advise on data structure for the portal needs, based on the designed data pipeline.
  • Development of Front End web GIS portal.
  • Assist with the review and mitigation of any security vulnerabilities of the web portal.
  • Provide technical documentation on the setup.
  • Any other duties, relevant to GIS functionality as required.

SKILLS

  • Proven experience in the area with at least 5 years of work experience in Web GIS (please indicate minimum two reference projects/links of Web GIS Portals/interactive dashboard applications in the CV). Please include only FOSS4G technologies.
  • Proven experience and knowledge of PostgreSQL/PostGIS/Geoserver/Geonode/GDAL;
  • Proven experience in Front End GIS libraries: eg Mapboxgl-map, Open Layers, Leaflet, Kepler.gl (or equivalent Front End GIS frameworks. Final choice of mapping library will be decided based on exact business and technical requirements).
  • Proven experience and usage of JS frameworks such as Angular, React, Vu.
  • Proven experience working with OGC-compliant Web Services (WMS/WMTS/WFS/CSW), Mapbox vector tiles, STACs.
  • Good knowledge of responsive frameworks such as Bootstrap.
  • Basic knowledge of satellite imagery frameworks (eg Google Eath Engine or equivalent).
  • Basic knowledge of Containerized infrastructure Kubernetes.
  • Ability to produce technical documentation.

    AWARD & OTHERS

    • The applicants attention is drawn to the important role that the curriculum vitae plays in the evaluation.
    • Curriculum vitae shall illustrate the specific skills relevant to this request.
    • We would like to receive CVs of suitable candidates together with pricing quotations, based on a daily net rate.
    • Please apply when you are available immediately or on short notice (and Full-time).
    • Please respect, that I am NOT working with agencies/companies.

    PROVIDER

    infom consulting is an owner-managed business and consulting firm in Germany. The company supports large corporations and larger SMEs across Europe. Our IT experts are realising projects for the European Institutions, United Nations agencies, International Organisations and multinational companies across the EU.

    TO DO - QUESTIONS

    1. INTRO': Can you please provide a 3-4 sentences summary how you fit It's a kind of Intro' to be used for your presentation to the UN-client, which will help a lot.
    2. RATE(S): Can you tell me your daily rate (all in) in Euro, please? 100% OFF-site work will be possible.
    3. CV: Can you send your CV in DOC-format highlighting the specific skills relevant to this request, please?
    4. Can you tell me your availability (or notice period), please? We need one single key-consultant, who needs to be available full-time, 8 hrs per working day, Mon-Fri, 40 hrs/week, to work with team.
    5. REFERENCES: Mandatory: Minimum 2 WebGIS portals built fully with FOSS4G (PostGIS, Geoserver, Geonode, GDAL, OpenLayers/Leaflet/Mapbox GL). Please do not apply if your experience is primarily ESRI/ArcGIS.