GIS developer

What you do at Van Oord matters! Are you interested in developing of geodata applications, visualisations and workflows for better execution of engineering projects around the world?

THE POSITION

You use your data handling skills and knowledge of geo-information systems and to provide the projects with an insight into their geodata of all types. You use your scripting skills to build an infrastructure mostly based on Open Source software and believe in automating data flows from system to end user. For new data acquisition tools you are able to use your creativity to (co-)develop a suitable solution to make the acquired data usable for world-wide projects.


YOUR IMPACT

As GIS developer of Van Oord you support projects worldwide by providing insight in data necessary for their operations. You can develop and maintain the tools necessary for enabling colleagues to access the data insights and:

  • You build the foundation beneath the services of the Survey GIS team;
  • You help the geodata engineers within the team implement best scripting practices;
  • Sometimes you are asked to propose technical solutions to spatial questions in a project, creating a custom tool for QGIS, web application development for visualisation of spatial data, integration between systems as well as contacts with clients;
  • You take responsibility for streamlining development and service provision;
  • Thanks to your data based systems, our tender specialists and project teams always have efficient and adequate access to up-to-date spatial information. As such, you have a crucial role in developing the GIS team and the use of GIS within Van Oord, all in an international environment.  


YOUR WORKPLACE

Together with your colleagues of the Survey GIS team at our offices in Rotterdam, you will be given plenty of room to give your ideas on GIS a place within Van Oord, in the Netherlands and far beyond. We work with state-of-the-art software in a friendly, open atmosphere and we are always ready to help each other. 


ABOUT YOU

You love to work with python and databases. You are familiar with GIS data formats and know your way around Qgis and PostGis. You have experience working with REST APIs and microservices and get enthusiastic finding out how to connect our backend to other data applications within van Oord. You like to keep your code organised using version control. In addition, you bring the following to the table:


  • Creativity and critical thinking;
  • At least 3 years of development experience; 
  • Willing to learn new technologies, share knowledge and ideas, and also care about quality;
  • A qualification at higher vocational (HBO/Bsc) level and knowledge of GIS; 
  • Knowledge of ETL processes and know how they can aid a better information infrastructure;
  • Experience in Python development and Git environment;
  • Excellent command of English;
  • Experience with FME, Docker, Javascript and Azure Cloud services is a plus.


Working in an international, high demanding and dynamic organization, with the possibility to truly have impact on our business, people and environment. We offer a complete package with excellent secondary employment benefits. The package includes among other things:


 

WE OFFER YOU

We offer you a position where you will make a significant contribution to our mission 'building a better world for future generations'. In addition, we offer you:

  • A salary in line with your responsibilities and experience;
  • Attractive travel and home office reimbursement;
  • 32 vacation days (of which a maximum of 7 are collective);
  • Variable bonus, depending on the company result, among other things;
  • An attractive pension plan;
  • Option for collective health insurance (Van Oord pays for your supplementary package);
  • Flexible home working arrangement; on a full-time basis you can work from home for 2 days.
  • Extensive development opportunities, including a very comprehensive online academy through Goodhabitz;
  • Communities to join, such as: Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women and the Van Oord staff association;
  • Various events and sports activities, including winter sports, sailing weekend, cycling, field hockey and motorcycling.


Interested? Apply via the application form below. Do you have any questions? Please contact Kim de Wolf. 


Do you like to know more about and want to stay informed of other vacancies within Van Oord? Climb aboard and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook!  


 Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated. 

#LI-KD2



 


THE POSITION

You use your data handling skills and knowledge of geo-information systems and to provide the projects with an insight into their geodata of all types. You use your scripting skills to build an infrastructure mostly based on Open Source software and believe in automating data flows from system to end user. For new data acquisition tools you are able to use your creativity to (co-)develop a suitable solution to make the acquired data usable for world-wide projects.


YOUR IMPACT

As GIS developer of Van Oord you support projects worldwide by providing insight in data necessary for their operations. You can develop and maintain the tools necessary for enabling colleagues to access the data insights and:

  • You build the foundation beneath the services of the Survey GIS team;
  • You help the geodata engineers within the team implement best scripting practices;
  • Sometimes you are asked to propose technical solutions to spatial questions in a project, creating a custom tool for QGIS, web application development for visualisation of spatial data, integration between systems as well as contacts with clients;
  • You take responsibility for streamlining development and service provision;
  • Thanks to your data based systems, our tender specialists and project teams always have efficient and adequate access to up-to-date spatial information. As such, you have a crucial role in developing the GIS team and the use of GIS within Van Oord, all in an international environment.  


YOUR WORKPLACE

Together with your colleagues of the Survey GIS team at our offices in Rotterdam, you will be given plenty of room to give your ideas on GIS a place within Van Oord, in the Netherlands and far beyond. We work with state-of-the-art software in a friendly, open atmosphere and we are always ready to help each other. 


ABOUT YOU

You love to work with python and databases. You are familiar with GIS data formats and know your way around Qgis and PostGis. You have experience working with REST APIs and microservices and get enthusiastic finding out how to connect our backend to other data applications within van Oord. You like to keep your code organised using version control. In addition, you bring the following to the table:


  • Creativity and critical thinking;
  • At least 3 years of development experience; 
  • Willing to learn new technologies, share knowledge and ideas, and also care about quality;
  • A qualification at higher vocational (HBO/Bsc) level and knowledge of GIS; 
  • Knowledge of ETL processes and know how they can aid a better information infrastructure;
  • Experience in Python development and Git environment;
  • Excellent command of English;
  • Experience with FME, Docker, Javascript and Azure Cloud services is a plus.


Working in an international, high demanding and dynamic organization, with the possibility to truly have impact on our business, people and environment. We offer a complete package with excellent secondary employment benefits. The package includes among other things:


 

WE OFFER YOU

We offer you a position where you will make a significant contribution to our mission 'building a better world for future generations'. In addition, we offer you:

  • A salary in line with your responsibilities and experience;
  • Attractive travel and home office reimbursement;
  • 32 vacation days (of which a maximum of 7 are collective);
  • Variable bonus, depending on the company result, among other things;
  • An attractive pension plan;
  • Option for collective health insurance (Van Oord pays for your supplementary package);
  • Flexible home working arrangement; on a full-time basis you can work from home for 2 days.
  • Extensive development opportunities, including a very comprehensive online academy through Goodhabitz;
  • Communities to join, such as: Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women and the Van Oord staff association;
  • Various events and sports activities, including winter sports, sailing weekend, cycling, field hockey and motorcycling.


Interested? Apply via the application form below. Do you have any questions? Please contact Kim de Wolf. 


Do you like to know more about and want to stay informed of other vacancies within Van Oord? Climb aboard and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook!  


 Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated. 

#LI-KD2



 


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Kim de Wolf

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