Geospatial Frontend Specialist - Hubstaff Blog : Job Details

Trigyn has a contractual opportunity for a Geospatial Frontend Specialist. This resource will be working Remotely.

Job Description:

The Geospatial Frontend Specialist shall support the client project “Just transitions in vulnerable places – digital solutions for climate resilient informal areas and climate smart urban recovery of communities affected by crisis” in their efforts to developing map-based web applications and urban data platforms for evidence-based and participatory decision making in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda, focusing on communities in Ukraine.

Scope of Work:

Design and develop user interfaces for web applications focused on urban development and decision-making processes.

Implement interactive data visualization tools to display spatial and statistical data, such as maps, charts, and graphs.

Ensure accessibility and usability of the applications for a diverse range of users, including urban planners, policy makers, stakeholders, and the public.

Collaborate with backend developers to integrate various types of urban data, including spatial, statistical, and citizen-generated data.

Optimize applications for low bandwidth and offline use while ensuring data security and privacy.

Stay updated with emerging trends in Geospatial front-end development, technology, innovation, and urban planning to continually enhance application functionality.

Test and debug applications to ensure smooth operation across various platforms and devices.

Bachelor's or higher degree, in Computer Science or a directly related field or its equivalent in education and/or work experience.

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of experience in frontend development, with a strong portfolio around Geospatial use cases and projects.

Hands-on experience with using and customizing CKAN for building Data catalogue systems.

Experience with one frontend framework and libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js), React preferred.

Experience with data visualisation libraries (e.g., D3.js, Leaflet.js, Deck.gl) and integrating mapping services (e.g., OpenLayers, GeoServer).

Familiarity with responsive and adaptive design principles.

Knowledge of GIS and spatial data manipulation.

Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and an interest in finding technical and innovative solutions for urban development issues.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, contributing to an agile development process and interacting with backend developers, data scientists, and other team members.