Senior GIS Software Developer at eHealth Africa (eHA)

eHealth Africa (eHA) designs and implements data-driven solutions and technologies to improve health systems for and with local communities. eHA’s technology works in low connectivity settings, and smartly uses data to drive decision-making by local governments and partner agencies to get optimum results.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior GIS Software Developer

Location: Kano

Summary

• The Senior GIS Developer provides dedicated support to the eHealth Africa’s (eHA) GIS application development projects.
• S/he develops eHA’s Web GIS environment and builds web and mobile apps to support targeted workflows, projects and programs being supported by the GIS Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, the Senior GIS Developer will work under the supervision of the GIS Department Manager to perform the following responsibilities:

• Develop desktop, mobile and web GIS applications to support internal and external projects at eHealth Africa Support the development of web services and data portals at eHealth Africa
• Liaise with internal and external clients to perform proper requirement gathering
• Collaborate with eHealth Africa’s Software development team to ensure adequate support for all GIS development needs
• Contribute to the development of OpenSource GIS applications, tools and capabilities at eHealth Africa
• Maintain a collegial, collaborative and accessible working style
• Perform any other duties assigned by management
• May frequently travel between company worksites
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• May frequently travel between company work-sites. Some international travel may be required.
• Present a professional demeanor at all times. Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Responds well to supervisor requests and feedback.
• Be consistently at work and on time.
• Participate in and promote a positive, supportive, cooperative team environment.
• Adhere to Policies and Procedures.
• Adhere to eHealth Africa Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.

Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform this job:

Education/Experience:

• Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, Surveying and Geoinformatics, Geography or other related field
• Minimum of 4 years GIS development / software engineering experience
• Significant and advanced GIS and Software development experience may substitute for the Master’s degree Experience in Javascript and JavaScript libraries - AngularJS, LeafletJS
• Experience in developing web and mobile GIS applications using open source GIS solutions e.g. PostgreSQL, Geoserver, MapServer, OpenLayers
• Working knowledge of developing restful web services and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
• Experience working in a team environment with github (creating branches, merging branches, cherry picking commits, reverting commits, stashing, squash merging, tagging, etc.)
• Familiarity with test driven development
• Familiarity with best practices in coding and design including enterprise patterns.
• Cultural sensitivity, sound judgment, and strong interest in working in a demanding and intellectually challenging environment, with the organizational ability to handle multiple tasks around ambitious deadlines
• International work experience is a plus
• Ability to identify and promote best practices
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills and great attention to detail. Ability to work in collaboration with others on a project team and independently on tasks
• Must be able to work as a leader and member of a team and possess good problem solving skills
• Good learning ability. Action oriented and resilient in a fast-paced environment

Technical Skills:

• Working knowledge of open Source GIS stack (QGIS, PostGIS and Geoserver), data transformation tools (FME Desktop and/or Kettle) and Commercial GIS stack (ArcInfo, ArcView, ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox), ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server
• Solid knowledge of Javascript and related javascript libraries and framework
• Strong programming skills using Python
• Working knowledge of carto visualization platform
• Ability to use Source Code Versioning Systems (Git is desired)
• Working knowledge of Agile development tools (JIRA)

Personal Characteristics:
The Senior GIS Developer should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

• Adaptability: Demonstrates a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities
• Focus on Partner/Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients and partners to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organisational effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities
• Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.
• Solve Problems: Assesses problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
• Think Strategically: Assesses options and actions based on trends and conditions in the environment, and the vision and values of the organization.

Language Ability:

• English is the spoken and written language
• Ability to read, analyse, proof and edit documents, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or government regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from executive and senior managers, employees, the general public and clients/partners

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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