GIS Software Developer
Atkins Middle EastDoha, Qatar
Ref: HP331-467 Atkins Middle East
The Role
Our Systems and Business Solutions specialise in the delivery of information technology solutions that utilise a wide range of technologies. Our drive is to deliver innovative, quality solutions to our clients that sit well within the culture and setting of the user environment and delight our clients.
The Systems team is heavily involved in the development of several technical solutions to support a high profile international project. The right candidate will need to be a dynamic and enthusiastic for geospatial software development, with strong experience developing web solutions using ESRI ArcGIS Server, ASP.NET and JavaScript libraries.
The Responsibilities:
Support the specification, documentation and design of technical solutions
Development of OpenLayer and ArcGIS client API map components
Provide technical assistance and support to other developers within the project team
Perform and deliver allocated project tasks, to quality, time and budget requirements, as directed by team leader
To provide input to the development of the deployment plan.
To document agreed solutions according to project standards.
Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
To support the deployment of the solution, including preparation and delivery of analysis, demonstrations, workshops, training and documentation.
Requirements
The Requirements:
Numerate degree (Computer Science or Mathematics preferred) (or equivalent)
Minimum 5 years experience within the IT/GIS industry, with a minimum of three years experience developing solutions with Geospatial technology
Exposure and experience working in an agile development environment
Demonstrate proficiency in ASP.NET, C#.NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript , AJAX, Jquery, REST and SOAP
Experience in the development of solutions using one or more of ESRI ArcGIS for SharePoint; ESRI ArcGIS API for Silverlight/WPF; Open source GIS (e.g. OpenLayers and GeoServer); Oracle Spatial; PostgreSQL / PostGIS; Java; OGC standards; Microsoft SharePoint; JQuery
Proficient in the delivery of allocated project tasks, to quality, time and budget requirements
The Right Person:
Good problem solving skills and ability to work within a development team environment
Enthusiasm for emerging technologies and willingness to embrace new skills
Be able to contribute to other elements of the project lifecycle: i.e. software release, support and maintenance and documentation.
Good communicator in the English language, both written and verbal, and with colleagues and clients
Adaptability, pragmatic and flexible
Additional information:
Some work outside normal office hours may be necessary. Travel to other Communications offices in the UK or overseas may be required.
Rewards and Benefits:
Atkins’ competitive core benefits package includes:-
A competitive salary
Accommodation allowance
Transportation allowance
22 working days annual leave (based on 5 day working week)
Medical and life insurance cover
Company gratuity scheme
Discretionary bonus scheme
Annual flight allowance to point of origin
About the Company
Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the world’s major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.
We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:
• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society
Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).
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