About the Role
Responsibilities
Contribute technically within an agile Scrum team to the implementation of user stories, evolutionary maintenance, and operational management of software with a geospatial component.
Work within an IT environment where geospatial APIs play a central role: build new services, enhance existing applications, and improve functionality, scalability, performance, and manageability—taking into account input data, databases, and architectural components.
Perform technical analyses based on input from functional and business analysts.
Design, develop, test, and debug data-driven web applications and APIs.
Help design, build, improve, and manage software components, databases, and infrastructure.
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 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 practices and mentor developers where needed.
Profile
Master’s degree in a technical or engineering field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 9 years of experience in a similar development role, with a clear focus on building data-driven web applications and APIs.
Strong proficiency in software development, including coding, testing, and debugging.
Ability to independently produce robust technical analyses based on functional and business requirements.
In-depth knowledge of database technologies—especially MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL—and SQL optimization techniques (e.g., query plans, indexing).
Solid experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and core geospatial concepts (e.g., coordinate systems, ECQL, GML, GeoJSON, WKT).
Familiarity with GIS solutions such as ESRI ArcGIS, GeoServer, and OSGeo tools.
Proficiency with technologies including .NET Framework, OpenAPI, PowerShell, XML, and YAML.
Interest in standardization and knowledge of geospatial standards, especially OGC specifications.
Experience with agile development methodologies and ability to assume a leading role within them.
Experience guiding or mentoring development teams.
Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and cloud computing is a plus.
Structured work approach, solution-oriented mindset, and focus on sustainable improvements.
Team player who clearly justifies technical decisions and critically evaluates provided use cases.
Strong communication skills for collaboration with other teams, clients, and end users.
Language Requirement: Fluent Dutch (CEFR level C2).
Location: Primarily in Ghent, with occasional travel to Brussels.
Offer
Join a growing SME with room for initiative and personal development.
Work in a challenging yet pleasant environment with supportive colleagues.
Co-develop a personalized career plan, with dedicated time and budget for training and certifications.
Attractive salary supplemented by extra-legal benefits, including a company car (or alternative allowance).
(Freelance engagement is also possible.)