G.I.S Software Developer

Fujitsu Technology Services is actively looking for a senior developer G.I.S for a long term mission at the European Commission in Brussels. 

1.         DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE TASKS

Under the Project Leader supervision, and in close relation with the business unit owner of the existing/future information systems, the consultant will assume and/or assist in delivering the following tasks:

- Analyzing business requirements
- Conducting mapping research, to resolve conflicting information and ensure the accuracy of the data
- Coordinating with business representatives for defining cartographic data
- Configuring and administering GIS Servers
- Developing and maintaining geographic databases using GIS software
- Performing technical analysis and producing technical specifications both for application and database layers
- Reviewing maps for compliance with selected connectivity model
- Prototyping and producing technical documentations
- Writing/maintaining application code that reflects the business requirements and technical specifications
- Ensuring integration of developed maps with other existing corporate information systems
- Assistance in deploying and configuring application developed
- Assistance with evaluating and testing products delivered by other teams to ensure that they conform to the organization requirements and methodology
- Participation in meetings with the internal and external services/partners
- Participation to missions in EU Delegations

2.         WORKING ENVIRONMENT, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

The tasks to be performed, Information Systems Section working environment, and its development projects' life cycle require the following knowledge and skills:

- In depth knowledge of GIS database design and manipulation
- In depth knowledge of ArcGIS 9.3.x and 10.x product suites
- In depth knowledge of operating GIS systems
- In depth knowledge of JavaScript
- Optionally, good knowledge of Flex and ActionScript 3
- Good knowledge of spatial and attribute data manipulation for geographic information systems
- Good knowledge of relational database systems (eg Oracle)
- Knowledge of the design and development of web and multi-tiers Internet applications
- Good knowledge of modelling tools (eg UML)
- Good knowledge of software development methodologies (eg RUP)
- Ability to cope with fast changing technologies used in application developments
- Ability to work (speaking/writing) in English for all project artifacts and meetings, and a good understanding of French
- Ability to participate in multi-lingual meetings, ease of communication
- Capability of integration in an international/multicultural environment, rapid self-starting capability, self motivated and experience in team working.

All Web and content management applications projects managed by the Information Systems Section of our client make full use of the Rational Unified Process methodology as well as Rational Team Concert, Rational Software analyzer, Rational Functional Tester, Rational Quality Manager and Rational Requirement Composer tools.

Therefore, a good knowledge of these development life cycle management tools is an asset.