Summary job description
We are currently recruiting an experienced and innovative Spatial Data Developer to strengthen our evolving operations supporting our Spatial Data team. They will work closely with the Head of Spatial Data, data scientists and engineers across the larger Data Science team, and other stakeholders to ensure that spatial data is accessible, reliable and effectively visualised. The Spatial Data Developer will focus on strengthening our spatial data pipelines as well as designing and implementing user-friendly front-end interfaces to support decision-making in small-scale fishing communities and across the organisation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), excellent organisational and critical thinking skills, and a passion for using data to drive meaningful change.
Responsibilities
Spatial Data Management
Work closely with the Head of Spatial Data to design, develop, and maintain scalable spatial data pipelines for data storage, processing, and analysis
Implement scripting and automation techniques within the pipeline to improve workflow efficiency and data quality.
Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance, ensuring high availability and reliability.
Document data processes, systems, and standards to ensure knowledge sharing and compliance.
Ensure non-spatial users can easily contribute to and access spatial data from the system
Organise and maintain PostGIS database, ensuring consistency, quality and version control
Collaborate with data scientists, GIS analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data system needs and deliver efficient solutions.
Tool Development
Work closely with the Head of Spatial Data to build interactive spatial data tools or web apps using React, ArcGIS Dashboard, ArcGIS Web AppBuilder, R Shiny, Felt, Tableau, or Mapbox
Design intuitive, user-friendly, secure interfaces that facilitate data exploration from multiple perspectives, enhancing decision-making processes.
Ensure that tools are tailored to the needs of small-scale fishing communities and decision-makers across the organisation.
Continuously optimise the tools for performance, scalability, and user engagement.
Skills and experience
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Data Science/Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in designing and implementing scalable data architectures, and developing map-based data visualisation tools.
Expertise in using tools such as React, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Dashboards, ArcGIS Web AppBuilder, Tableau, QGIS, SQL, R, and Python for spatial data processing, automation and visualisation
Solid understanding of spatial and non-spatial relational databases and Structured Query Language (SQL) such as: SQL Server, Oracle, Esri SDE, PostGreSQL, and PostGIS extension
Experience with API development and integration, ensuring smooth data flow between tools and systems
Strong problem-solving skills, capable of troubleshooting and resolving technical issues quickly.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across teams and engage with stakeholders to gather requirements.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality tools.
Willingness to travel internationally as required.
We would also love to see
Some knowledge of marine ecology, fisheries science, and marine spatial planning
Experience of the small-scale fisheries, marine conservation or rural development sectors, working with institutional partners, conservation and development sectors.
Competency in French, Portuguese or Bahasa
You will be a great fit if
You show a commitment to Blue Ventures' mission and values, evidenced by a high level of personal and professional integrity, humility and humanity.
You demonstrate a strong bias for action and comfort with the uncertain; you are motivated to move forward, make decisions, and finalise details quickly once information is available.
You've shown a willingness and ability to challenge the status quo creatively and productively.
You have an analytical mindset and orientation toward measurement, outcomes and continuous improvement and learning. You value in others, and yourself, data-driven and consultative decision-making.
You think critically and put a high value on offering and receiving constructive feedback and criticism.
You're a natural relationship builder and have a proven ability to work collaboratively with others in a complex organisation, demonstrating professional curiosity, team building and facilitation skills. You enjoy collaboration and have a genuine interest in learning from and developing others.
You are a passionate professional combining strong leadership skills, patience, and a humble approach.
You're able to engage people's energies, hearts and minds in service of a mission.
You use exemplary interpersonal skills to establish relationships of trust and influence
You're detail-oriented and compliance-minded; you enjoy dotting i's and crossing t's
You demonstrate excellent organisational skills, an ability to marshall resources, and continually improve systems and processes.
You show self-motivation, flexibility, and the ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, energetic, entrepreneurial environment.
You're trustworthy in managing sensitive situations and information; you are discrete, professional, and possess excellent judgement
You are comfortable with a playfully professional workplace culture.