Senior GIS Engineer

  • Christchurch
  • Contract/temp
  • Trades & Services
  • Posted 4 days ago

Job Description

The Company: 

Our client, a foundation of New Zealand’s transportation infrastructure, is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior GIS Engineer to play a fundamental role in supporting their team with shaping the nations geospatial facilities. Committed to sustainability and innovation, you will be working on meaningful projects that impact communities across the country.
  
The Role:

You will play a key role in supporting the team with:

  • Configuring, upgrading, patching, and administration of FME, ArcGIS, and Geocortex servers
  • Develop, manage, and maintain automation workflows, data integration and ETL tools to streamline data workflows
  • Oversee service requests, incidents, and other issues/tasks related to live application support
  • Forward planning, ensuring that patching schedules, upgrade requirements, regular delivery schedules are met, and work pipelines are planned appropriately
  • Carrying out technical designs, develop geospatial solutions and applications primarily using FME, ESRI, and Geocortex software
  • Promoting new initiatives and solutions to the business including continuous improvements with FME, ESRI and Geocortex, Maximo & SAP software

  
About You:

  • Degree in Information Management or Computer Science or Graduate Diploma in ICT (NZQA Level 7)
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a GIS (Geographic Information System) related position
  • Proven expertise with geospatial technologies, including experience in both web-based and desktop GIS solutions
  • Proven experience and competency with Safe software FME Form and Flow
  • Proven experience and high level of competency with Esri Technology stack– including ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, and mobile GIS apps
  • Strong SQL, Python, and JavaScript expertise to manage spatial data and write optimised queries
  • Knowledge of geospatial web services, such as REST APIs, for seamless integration of spatial data with other systems
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills to quickly identify and solve issues
  • Proven experience delivering pragmatic, quality outputs to deadlines within fast-paced environments
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork skills
  • Passion for staying up-to-date with the latest GIS technologies and trends

  
Benefits: 

  • $80,000 – $100,000 depending on experience
  • You will be part of a highly experienced and successful team to learn and grow from
  • You will be working on a variety of projects with a meaningful and tangible impact on communities across Aotearoa
  • Immediate start for the new year for a minimum of six months, with the potential for extension


About us:

Canterbury owned, Ryan is proud to have supported candidates and clients for over 35 years. Our network, personalised service and reputation are what sets us apart. We are committed to giving back to the Community, supporting Assistance Dogs and other charities. Partnering with Carbon Invoice, we take sustainability seriously.  


How to Apply:
 
 
Apply online today. Please note due to the Christmas break, applicants will be contacted from the week of the 6th January.
 
Please note, you must have the right to work in New Zealand for the duration of this assignment
 
At Ryan, we are committed to building diverse and inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.