GIS Developer

Company: Skellefteå Municipality 1 position available. Do you want to develop GIS solutions that make geographic information more usable for municipal operations and citizens’ everyday lives? At Skellefteå, you’ll combine GIS, technology, and development with the opportunity to contribute to the continued societal development of Skellefteå. YOUR ROLE As a GIS Developer, you will primarily focus on developing GIS applications based on business needs. Your responsibilities include maintaining and further developing the municipality’s GIS environment and performing qualified work within geospatial data management. You will develop and maintain, among other things, GIS applications, web maps, and geospatial services, as well as work with geodatabases, data models, metadata, and integrations. You will also use programming and scripting to automate and streamline the handling and processing of geographic information. A key part of the role is understanding business needs and translating them into usable and sustainable GIS solutions. This includes analyzing requirements, developing new features, troubleshooting, and further developing existing solutions, as well as contributing to the long-term maintenance and evolution of the municipality’s GIS environment. You will also work with GIS and geospatial data from a broader specialist perspective—for example, in geospatial data management, geographic analysis, and quality assurance. Therefore, this role suits someone who wants to combine development and technology with practical, business-oriented GIS work—and who thrives switching between data, technology, and operational issues. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE We are looking for someone with a higher education degree (university or college) in GIS, geospatial information technology, systems science, computer science, geography, or another field we consider relevant. You have substantial experience working with GIS and geospatial data, as well as a solid understanding of geographic information and geospatial data management. You have experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS Enterprise or equivalent, and experience with databases and SQL. You have experience developing GIS applications, web maps, geospatial services, and integrations, as well as automating GIS and geospatial workflows using FME or a similar product. It is meritorious if you have experience with programming or scripting, for example using Python. Experience from public sector operations and municipal planning and construction processes is also considered an advantage. To thrive and perform well in this role, you should be goal-oriented, structured, analytical, and solution-focused. You must be able to work independently and take ownership of your tasks, while also being collaborative and able to communicate technical issues in an accessible way. You should be fluent in Swedish, both in speech and writing. For this position, you must provide a current extract from the Swedish Police Authority’s register before any employment can be finalized. Specifically, this is the extract for “Positions of Trust in Municipal Services.” You are responsible for ordering the correct extract via polisen.se. YOUR NEW WORKPLACE The Surveying, Mapping, and GIS unit is part of the Department of Urban Development at Skellefteå Municipality. We collect, process, and make geographic information available—serving as a vital foundation for smart operations across municipal services and for delivering services to citizens. We are a team with broad expertise in surveying and geospatial information technology, and we collaborate closely with other departments within the municipality. Our work supports everything from planning and construction to operation and maintenance of municipal infrastructure. Skellefteå is a municipality in strong development, and the demand for accessible, quality-assured, and usable geospatial data is increasing. The municipality aims to be at the forefront of using drones for data collection and smart delivery, as well as leveraging AI to increase accessibility and add value for our customers. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to solutions that make a real difference! GOOD TO KNOW We recruit based on competence, focusing on your experience, knowledge, and potential. Instead of a personal cover letter, you will answer a few selection questions and include an updated CV. Want to know more about living and life in Skellefteå? Learn more: https://skelleftea.se/ (https://skelleftea.se/) Our Benefits: https://skelleftea.se/formaner (https://skelleftea.se/formaner) Salary Statistics: https://skelleftea.se/lonestatistik (https://skelleftea.se/lonestatistik) Employment Type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent.