Junior GIS Consultant / Developer – BOS000463.
Location: Flanders, Belgium.
Start Date: June 2026.
End Date: December 2026.
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid – on-site + remote).
Contract Type: Framework Agreement (2022–2027).
Currency: EUR.
Job Overview
We are looking for a Junior GIS Consultant / Developer to support the integration and development of GIS functionalities across multiple applications. You will contribute to building geospatial solutions that enable mapping, data visualization, and geo web services to support both internal and external users.
In this role, you will work within a digital innovation environment focused on nature management, sustainability, and data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
* Integrate GIS functionalities into a wide range of applications
* Develop and support geospatial data visualization using digital maps
* Design and maintain geo web services
* Define and structure geospatial data layers based on business requirements
* Conduct business analysis for GIS implementation and integration
* Support spatial analysis and geoprocessing activities
* Assist in designing geodatabases and ensuring data quality
* Translate functional requirements into technical GIS solutions
* Collaborate with stakeholders in Agile/Scrum environments
* Support testing, debugging, and continuous improvement of GIS solutions
Required Skills & Experience
* Experience in GIS systems development (junior level)
* Experience with ESRI technologies (ArcGIS Desktop, Server, Online)
* Experience with geodatabases in SQL Server
* Experience setting up GIS data and geo-services
* Knowledge of geocoding, raster/vector data formats, and data manipulation
* Ability to write database queries for spatial data environments
* Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
* Familiarity with cloud-based architectures and serverless concepts
* Experience with GIS solution architecture (functional to technical translation)
* Experience with geoprocessing tools
* Dutch language proficiency (CEFR level C2 – mandatory)
Nice to Have
* Knowledge of VertiGIS
* Experience with ETL tools (FME, Python, ArcPy)
* Experience using APIs and base registers
* Knowledge of Digitaal Vlaanderen services
* Understanding of ITIL processes
* Experience with GIS certifications
* Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Technical Environment
* ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro
* SQL Server
* GeoServer, QGIS, PostGIS
* FME, Python (ArcPy)
* Web GIS and API-based integrations
About the Role Context
You will join a digital innovation unit focused on transforming environmental and nature-related operations through technology. The team works on initiatives such as digital services for stakeholders and smart nature solutions using technologies like IoT, AI, satellite imagery, and drones.
Additional Information
* Minimum on-site presence: 1 day per week
* Maximum 220 working days per year
* Hybrid working model available
* Full-time engagement (100%)
* Assignment duration may be adjusted if necessary
* Strong focus on digital transformation and GIS innovation
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