GIS Developer/Data Scientist

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Rainforest Alliance

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Position summary:

At the Rainforest Alliance, we are looking for a collaborative and results-oriented Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Developer to strengthen our team in providing spatial analytics and geo-oriented application support. It also includes supporting Senior GIS officers and managers with the development of a wide range of geo-data-oriented products, services and analyses for internal and external stakeholders.

Role includes performing spatial data analytics, including Remote Sensing model-building, as well as support to DevOps for the development and maintenance of GIS applications/services, data models, and API integrations.

Responsibilities:

  • The Rainforest Alliance’s Core Values are Impact, Change, Collaboration, Openness and Trust and as such they form the basis of the behaviours we demonstrate.
  • Work within a team to develop and implement GIS model solutions to enhance spatial data capabilities
  • Maintain and develop knowledge in RS and other GIS specialist areas
  • GIS development for own and Business needs to support Commercial and/or Open-Source solutions.
  • Develop custom GIS applications using Python for geospatial data processing and automation (e.g., ArcGIS API for Python, ArcPy, PyQGIS, Geopandas, Shapely, and Rasterio)
  • Build interactive mapping tools using frameworks like Leaflet, Mapbox, or ArcGIS API for Python.
  • Implement APIs and web services (e.g., REST, OGC standards) to deliver geospatial functionality.
  • Develop workflows that integrate GIS data into automated systems, using Azure /AWS Pipelines for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).
  • Validate and analyse GIS data to produce dashboards and (web)maps for internal projects and initiatives
  • Create and maintain geo-databases using platforms like PostgreSQL, Oracle Spatial, or SQL Server.
  • Contribute to GIS data maintenance and processing to support owners/stewards and ensure data are well-versioned, documented and stored in the system.
  • Provide technical support and guidance for the development or troubleshooting of systems.


Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in GIS with a solid focus in quantitative data-analytics, preferably in an (enterprise) environment, ideally ArcGIS; or master’s degree or equivalent in Informatics, Biology, Conservation, Land-Water management, Agriculture, or related field.
  • Strong proficiency in GIS software and libraries (e.g., ArcGIS API for JavaScript, Leaflet, OpenLayers). Familiar with GitHub, Azure pipelines.
  • Experience with spatial databases, (geo)data management/processes and query languages like SQL/PostGIS/PostgreSQL.
  • Familiarity with open geospatial standards (OGC, WMS, WFS).
  • Experience with web development frameworks (e.g. React, Angular, Django, Flask).
  • Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Python and HTML/CSS.
  • Solid experience in spatial analytics in ArcGIS or QGIS environment, and Google Earth Engine for remote sensing analytics.
  • Experience with metadata management in an ArcGIS Enterprise for Kubernetes, ArcGIS Online environment
  • Ability to understand and analyse data in various formats, aggregate information and report on trends and findings.
  • Ability to work in a cross-functional, multi-cultural team with members in different parts of the world.
  • Strong personal ethics and integrity and commitment to upholding the rules and values of the Rainforest Alliance; an accurate, analytical, quality-conscious attitude is a must have.
  • Fluency in English is a requirement.


Job Level: 3

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Deadline: 04 April 2025

Notes:

  • Only candidates authorized to work in the Netherlands will be considered.
  • Only applications in English will be considered.
  • Usage of AI/ChatGPT for writing the application is not accepted.


If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department: recruitment@ra.org

The Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability and any other protected group.