About the Role
Tasks & Responsibilities
For this role, we are looking for an experienced GIS developer who, within an agile Scrum team, is responsible for the technical implementation of user stories, evolutionary maintenance, and operational management of software with a geographic component.
You contribute to an IT landscape where geospatial APIs play a central role. You build new services, enhance existing applications, and support improvements in functionality, scalability, performance, and manageability—taking into account input data, databases, and relevant architectural components.
Conduct technical analyses based on input from functional and business analysts.
Design, develop, test, and debug data-driven web applications and APIs.
Co-develop software components, databases, and infrastructure, and assist in their improvement and management.
Implement and integrate geospatial APIs into applications for government agencies, utilities, and GIS professionals.
Optimize existing and new services with attention to usability, performance, and reliability.
Support the team in automating configurations and deployment processes.
Create and maintain technical documentation.
Provide operational support alongside the team.
Offer technical support to users and other stakeholders.
Report progress back to the team, product owner, and team lead.
Proactively identify improvement opportunities and contribute to optimization and innovation initiatives.
Take a proactive role within agile methodologies and mentor developers where needed.
Your Profile
You hold a master’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline—or have equivalent experience—and bring at least 9 years of experience in a similar development role, with a clear focus on building data-driven web applications and APIs.
You have extensive experience in software development and efficiently carry out programming tasks such as coding, testing, and debugging.
You independently produce strong technical analyses based on input from functional and business analysts.
You have solid knowledge of database technologies, especially MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL, and SQL optimization techniques including query plans and indexing.
You have in-depth experience with geographic information systems and core GIS concepts such as coordinate reference systems, ECQL, GML, GeoJSON, and WKT.
You are familiar with GIS solutions including ESRI ArcGIS products, GeoServer, and OSGeo tools.
You are proficient with technologies such as .NET Framework, OpenAPI, PowerShell, XML, and YAML.
You have an interest in standardization and knowledge of geographic standards, including OGC specifications.
You have experience with agile development methodologies and can assume a leading role within this framework.
You have experience guiding a development team and mentoring developers.
Knowledge of Azure and cloud computing—particularly Microsoft Azure—is a plus.
You work in a structured manner, adopt a solution-oriented mindset, and seek sustainable improvements.
You are a team player who clearly justifies technical decisions and critically evaluates provided use cases.
You communicate effectively with other teams, clients, and end users as needed.
Language requirement: Fluent Dutch at CEFR level C2.
The position is primarily based in Ghent, with occasional travel to Brussels.
Offer
You will become part of a growing SME with room for initiative and personal development. We ensure you join a challenging yet pleasant work environment with great colleagues. Together with you, we will define a career path, with dedicated attention and budget for additional training or certifications. You can expect a competitive salary, supplemented by fringe benefits—including a company car (or an alternative allowance).
(Freelance arrangement is also possible).