GIS Developer

at  VOCUS

Are you looking for an awesome place to work, where you can proudly be your authentic self, and be part of #oneteam?
We are looking for a passionate team player who aligns with our values and culture, takes pride in their unique contributions, and can challenge the status quo with disruptive thinking. If this sounds like you, come and join us!
The Opportunity
We have an great opportunity for a GIS Developer to join our team in either Perth or Sydney, this role will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Spatial Systems, as a team member of the GIS team at Vocus.
An ideal candidate would have previous experience in a GIS field as well as aptitude of a software developer, with enthusiasm for full stack application development following best practices in the field.
GIS Developer is mentored and coached by senior team members working as part of the common project. This is a great opportunity to advance software development skills in a commercial role with a GIS analyst background.

What you’ll be doing day-to-day

• Development and implementation of custom GIS solutions including QGIS plug-ins, database components, APIs, and some web applications. Exposure to development depends on the skills of the candidate.
• Communicate effectively to stakeholders and internal customers
• Troubleshoot issues and to provide support and training to end users

What you’ll bring to this role

• Knowledge and previous experience with geospatial systems such as QGIS, ArcGIS or similar. QGIS is preferred.
• Knowledge and previous experience with Python scripting in geospatial context. Experience developing GUIs using TkInter, PyQT or similar library.
• Software development experience using Python, following best practices in a commercial environment
• RDBMS experience with MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle DB or PostgreSQL is required, PostgreSQL/PostGIS experience is preferred. Intermediate SQL skills including PL/pgSQL, PL/SQL, or T-SQL.
• Knowledge of Git or similar version control system
• Proficient MS Office skills, in particular MS Excel
• Analytical skills and great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Desirable Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of Geoserver and OGC standards
• Basic knowledge of GO Lang and Linux
• Web development with JavaScript an asset, with some exposure to web frameworks like Node.JS, React, Angular
• Understanding of and previous experience with full-stack software development

Qualifications and Education

• BSc IT, Computing Science, GIS degree or similar

What We Offer

Working at Vocus will give you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to do extraordinary work. You will enjoy:

• Diverse and dynamic teams with a supportive and inclusive culture.
• Supportive career development plans with comprehensive ongoing training, support, and development opportunities.
• Flexible hours and a hybrid working environment
• Generous discounts on power, gas, mobile and internet; plus, discounts to over 400 retailers.
• Competitive leave benefits, including anniversary leave, purchased leave, parental leave, volunteering leave, study leave, and much more. We also offer a fifth week of annual leave when you hit five years of service!
• Study assistance programs to excel your personal growth, learning and development.
• Health and wellness offerings, including access to our wellbeing initiatives that can help you from a financial, psychological, and physical perspective.

Working at Vocus is never just a job – it’s personal. We’re crazy about our customers and believe our people are the difference. Our wonderfully diverse team and a vibrant culture define us. We care about the impact we have on our people, our customers, and our communities and are committed to operating as a responsible, ethical business.
We pride ourselves on setting audacious and ambitious goals and believe that we can play our part in changing the Australian telecommunications landscape and make a fundamental difference to people’s lives.
With us, you’ll have the opportunity to lead and inspire teams, work on projects that are shaping the future of telecommunications and become part of a culture that thrives on creativity, encourages new ideas, and provides a collaborative and inclusive environment.
About Us
As Australia’s specialist fibre and network solutions provider, we own and operate 25,000km of secure, high-capacity fibre connecting people, businesses, governments, and communities across Australia to the world. Through our well-known retail brands, we deliver simple and affordable broadband, mobile, voice and energy services with the purpose of Building Critical Connections. Enabling Better Possibilities.
Ready to take the next step?
If you like the sound of this role and think you’d do a great job, but are worried you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to back yourself – we know that diverse groups are less-likely to apply for roles they’re not 100% qualified for, but just as likely to succeed at them!
We are a proud equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment where all our team members feel like they belong. We know diversity makes us stronger and we encourage applications irrespective of background, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, identity, or ability.
If you feel comfortable, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements upon application, so we can make any adjustments required to support you throughout our recruitment process

What you’ll be doing day-to-day

• Development and implementation of custom GIS solutions including QGIS plug-ins, database components, APIs, and some web applications. Exposure to development depends on the skills of the candidate.
• Communicate effectively to stakeholders and internal customers
• Troubleshoot issues and to provide support and training to end user

What you’ll bring to this role

• Knowledge and previous experience with geospatial systems such as QGIS, ArcGIS or similar. QGIS is preferred.
• Knowledge and previous experience with Python scripting in geospatial context. Experience developing GUIs using TkInter, PyQT or similar library.
• Software development experience using Python, following best practices in a commercial environment
• RDBMS experience with MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle DB or PostgreSQL is required, PostgreSQL/PostGIS experience is preferred. Intermediate SQL skills including PL/pgSQL, PL/SQL, or T-SQL.
• Knowledge of Git or similar version control system
• Proficient MS Office skills, in particular MS Excel
• Analytical skills and great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writte