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GIS Expert (Senior)

Location
Brussels, Belgium
Work mode
On-site
Contract
Contract · Senior
Closed
3 Apr 2026

This mission closed on 3 Apr 2026.

It stays online for reference, but it no longer takes applications.

About the mission

We are looking for a Senior GIS Expert with demonstrable experience in GIS system development and programming tasks. The role involves leading Agile methodologies and managing geocoding and data manipulation for various purposes. The position is based in our office in Brussels.

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Overview

Demonstrable experience in the development of GIS systems.
Demonstrable experience in programming tasks, able to code, test, and debug fluently.
Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Agile development methodology, where a leading role can be taken.
Demonstrable experience in geocoding, vector and raster graphics formats, rescaling and manipulating data for various purposes, writing queries for the involved database environment.
Demonstrable knowledge of ITIL.

Key Responsibilities

Develop GIS systems.
Code, test, and debug programming tasks.
Take the lead in Agile development methodologies.
Manage geocoding, vector and raster graphics formats.
Rescale and manipulate data for various purposes.
Write queries for the involved database environment.

Skills & Experience

Demonstrable experience in the development of GIS systems.
Demonstrable experience with ESRI Enterprise Software: ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online.
Demonstrable experience with Geocortex Essentials and Geocortex Viewer.
Demonstrable experience with SQL Server.
Demonstrable experience in programming tasks, able to code, test, and debug fluently.
Demonstrable experience with agile/scrum working.
Demonstrable experience with FME.
Demonstrable knowledge of ITIL.

Languages

Language requirement: Dutch at European CEFR level C2.

Additional Info

The Agency for Nature and Forest (ANB) cherishes, protects, and develops over 70,000 hectares of nature reserves, forests, and parks in Flanders. Valuable nature projects? Nature and Forest is happy to support them with financial assistance and expertise. From planting your own forest to initiatives aimed at higher nature quality, to connecting projects for accessible nature in your neighborhood. Under the motto 'Together for More and Better', Nature and Forest creates greater support for nature with various partners.
You will work in the Digitalization & Innovation Cell of ANB. The D&I cell is responsible for digitizing services, operations, and information and for designing innovative solutions. Our target audience is broad and includes citizens, partners, target groups, and also the agency's employees, both in the office and in the field.
In addition to regular IT operations and support, two strategic programs are running within the D&I Cell that shape the digital transformation of the agency: Digital Services and Smart Nature.

What you'll do

  • Develop GIS systems.
  • Code, test, and debug programming tasks.
  • Take the lead in Agile development methodologies.
  • Manage geocoding, vector and raster graphics formats.
  • Rescale and manipulate data for various purposes.
  • Write queries for the involved database environment.

What we're looking for

  • Demonstrable experience in the development of GIS systems.
  • Demonstrable experience with ESRI Enterprise Software: ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online.
  • Demonstrable experience with Geocortex Essentials and Geocortex Viewer.
  • Demonstrable experience with SQL Server.
  • Demonstrable experience in programming tasks, able to code, test, and debug fluently.
  • Demonstrable experience with agile/scrum working.
  • Demonstrable experience with FME.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of ITIL.

Skills

  • GIS systems
  • ESRI Enterprise Software
  • ArcGIS Desktop
  • ArcGIS Server
  • ArcGIS Online
  • Geocortex Essentials
  • Geocortex Viewer
  • SQL Server
  • FME