The South African GIS industry is currently experiencing a massive
shortage skill in experienced software developers with exposure to geospatial database,
web and software development.
Here follows a list of the
current skill requirements as combined from a few previous job specs:
Qualifications
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BSc/BEng Degree with computer science from a recognised university
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Bsc Geomatics Degree
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Information Technology qualification and/or Sun Certified Java Programmer Certification
Experience
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Graduate, junior, mid and senior level developers required
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Exposure to geospatial/GIS development, technologies & data
Technologies
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C# .NET
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Java enterprise web development (Javascript)
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Databases – MSQL, Postgres (PostGIS), Oracle, MySQL, DB2
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Cloud based (REST) solutions development
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Multiple Operating System experience
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Web Development - ASP.NET; Flex;
Silverlight, HTML5
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ArcObjects with C#/Java
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Experience in the use of the ArcGIS Desktop, Server and SDE
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JavaSE, JavaEE, J2ME, HTML, JavaScript
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J2EE application servers, like WebLogic
Please note that the above qualification, experience and technology
list is not definitive, but it has been some of the more recent skills
requirements. All other related spatial programming experience and technologies
will be considered.
If you are a South African citizen with skills in geospatial software
development living abroad and would like to return to SA, please contact us to discuss any
potential opportunities.
Contact details:
Email: info@latitude-resource.co.za
Tel: +27 (0)21 8544418
Web: www.latitude-resource.co.za.
