GeoSpatial Python Developer (Django Expert)

We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join our GeoNode product software development team. GeoNode is an open-source platform for managing and publishing geospatial data, designed to facilitate the creation, sharing, and collaborative use of geospatial information.

Responsibilities

• Partner with GeoNode product leads, designers and engineers to develop reliable and well tested backend and frontend software.
• Deploy regular code releases to production and test environments.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers.
• Create and maintain frontend and backend applications and systems.

Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering. Proven experience with designing complex solutions.
• Working knowledge of Python and the Django framework.
• Experience with developing GIS is a must.
• Experience writing unit and integration tests.
• Knowledge of HTML5/CSS3 and the Javascript language.
• Familiarity with React ecosystem.
• Previous experience with GeoNode is a plus; experience in building geospatial systems is desirable.

More on qualifications

• You are comfortable working independently, while functioning as part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, dialogue, development, learning, and growth.
• You care about solving big, systemic problems. You look beyond the surface to understand root causes so that you can build long-term solutions for the whole ecosystem.
• You are a person open to developing new ideas and contributing expertise, who enjoys challenges, seeks knowledge, and is a team builder.
• You can analyze product requirements, manage tasks and partner with your teammates to match the deadlines.
• You are motivated, creative, and empowering.

We offer a variety of contracts but, please, notice that our intention is to establish a long term relationship. Working remotely is an option we envisage, although we will give priority to candidate closer to our office. The ideal candidate should work from a timezone between GMT-1 and GMT+3.

Relocation is not requested and as such we are not envisioning any relocation support package.

Notice that the selection process will include an exercise to test your skills using the Django framework.