Senior GIS Programmer at Mottainai

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Description

• We require the services of an adept GIS Programmer that can take advantage of GIS to map out areas of service and deploy trucks in an optimal way for best waste management practices.
• The GIS Programmer will be responsible for developing scripts to be used in analysis of geospatial datasets and satellite imagery, generating information on waste management and recycling

Responsibilities

• Use Geographic Information Systems to map out areas to be serviced and yet to be serviced.
• Develop Geospatial mobile and web applications as well as geoprocessing tools
• Provide maintenance and support of the Database and Geospatial Servers.
• Quality Assurance of applications
• Develop tools for geospatial data analysis using open source software, including QGIS.
• Design and implement data work-flow processes for web GIS applications.
• Document and develop user manuals for all GIS/RS applications developed.
• Develop, document, and deliver GIS training.

Minimum Requirements

• University Degree in Geographic Information System, Information management and Database Management, Mapping or any other intensive training / post graduate course on above-mentioned related fields.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in GIS application development and geospatial data analysis and 1 year of work experience in remote sensing data interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to use image interpretation software and GIS/RS packages (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS)
• Strong proficiency in programming languages, preferably Python, Javascript, and R. Other programming languages are an asset.
• Experience with cloud-based geospatial platforms, especially Google Earth Engine.
• Experience with Open Source GIS Software, Standards, SDKs and APIs like GeoServer, MapServer, OpenLayers, Leaflet
• In-depth knowledge about GIS data formats like shapefiles, and geospatial exchange data formats such as KML, GML, GeoJSON.
• Familiarity with the Software Development tools including Git and GitHub.
• Experience with development of AI/ML is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of waste management and recycling would be an advantage.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Salary
N200,000 - N450,000 / month.