Senior GIS Applications Development Specialist BAE Systems Detica

Job Title: Senior GIS Applications Development Specialist

Salary: Competitive

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

JOB PURPOSE

BAE Systems is the UK Government s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.

The Senior GIS Applications Development Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining GIS applications to support geospatial data products. The purpose of this role is to ensure that alt GIS applications are optimized and user-friendly while meeting the applicable geospatial data standards and policies.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Develops and maintains GIS applications to support geospatial data and intelligence products

Ensures that all GIS applications are optimized and user-friendly while meeting the applicable geospatial data standards and policies

Collaborates with other geospatial specialists to integrate GIS applications into geospatial products

Applies analytical and programming skills to develop optimal GIS applications

Monitors GIS applications development processes to ensure quality and timeliness

Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of GIS applications development platforms and tools

Ability to work well unsupervised and will be able to plan and organise the team s activities.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Extensive experience in GIS applications development roles

Ideally a Masters degree in Computer Science or a related field

Certificate in GIS

Strong knowledge of GIS application development principles and technologies

Knowledge of data management and database systems

Familiarity with geospatial data standards and policies

Strong analytical and programming skills

Experience in developing GIS applications for various platforms, including desktop, web, and mobile

Strong verbal, and written communication skills

Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and customers

Experience in using ArcGlS Pro, ArcGlS Desktop, QGIS, GeoServer, Python, R, SQL, JavaScript softwares

EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed.

On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.