About this role
The GIS Developer works under the supervision of the GIS Project Manager in the Geo & Space Services Section at NATO HQ. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying web-based GIS applications to support senior decision-makers, intelligence analysts, and exercises. This position ensures provision of geospatial information through the NATO Secret network.
Daily tasks include implementing and updating web mapping functionalities using ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript. Integrate spatial data services via REST APIs and develop geospatial data models, layers, and map services. Ensure compliance with security, usability, and accessibility standards for all applications.
Based in the Operations Division's Situation Centre, the section manages geospatial information for critical NATO activities. It liaises with Strategic Commands and international organizations while handling IT resources, budget, and staff. The team supports the Council, Military Committee, and NATO Delegations.
Provide knowledge transfer to organization staff and execute special projects as directed by the Head of Geo & Space Services Section. The contract base runs from as soon as possible through 31 December 2026, with options for 2027 and 2028. Work closely with the GIS Project Manager on development and maintenance of GIS applications.
Requirements
- NATO SECRET security clearance
- Proficiency in ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript
- Experience with modern web development frameworks
- Knowledge of integrating spatial data services via REST APIs
- Ability to develop geospatial data models, layers, and map services
- Understanding of security, usability, and accessibility standards for GIS applications
Responsibilities
- Follow a predefined implementation plan to design, develop and deploy web-based GIS applications
- Implement and update existing web mapping functionalities using ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript
- Integrate spatial data services via REST APIs and develop geospatial data models, layers and map services
- Ensure compliance with security, usability and accessibility for the applications developed
- Provide knowledge transfer to staff of the organization
- Execute other special projects and activities as directed by Head Geo & Space Services Section
- Develop and configure GIS web applications using ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript and other modern web development frameworks
Benefits
- 100% on-site at NATO HQ Brussels
- Base period as soon as possible to 31 December 2026
- Option 1: 01 January 2027 to 31 December 2027
- Option 2: 01 January 2028 to 31 December 2028
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