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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Geospatial Developer - **Company:** Global Ltd - **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, UK - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Application Testing, Code Reuse, Spatial Databases, GIS Applications, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft Office, OpenLayers, Open Source Technology, PostGIS, Quantum GIS (QGIS), SQL Databases, Web Applications, Esri GIS (Software), Flask (Web Framework), Backend, Gitlab, Pandas, Information Technology, Geospatial Data Abstraction Library (GDAL), Plotly, Data Management, Front End Software Development, Docker - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815450712-geospatial-developer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geography/GIS/Geospatial Technology, Geomatics, or another related discipline. Master's degree considered advantageous. * Initial experience in the geospatial field, with experience in marine environments, renewable energy, and geology considered advantageous. * Member of a professional institution and working towards Chartered status (or equivalent) considered advantageous. * Working ability in a range of geospatial tools (e.g., Esri Platform, QGIS, Global Mapper). * Competency in Python, Javascript, SQL, HTML and CSS. * Experience with geospatial libraries (ArcPy, GDAL, GeoPandas, Shapely). * Excellent Microsoft Office skills. ## Description Design, develop, and maintain geospatial web-based applications, tools, and services. Perform data management and engineering, geospatial analysis and data modelling, to support offshore wind and energy projects. Assist with proposal writing, group marketing, R&D and technical development in accordance with Global Maritime's quality management system., * Work across multidisciplinary teams to define application requirements and specifications. * Drive the full-stack development of web applications with contributions in the front-end, using geospatial (e.g. ESRI JavaScript SDK) and non-geospatial libraries (e.g. Tabulator, Plotly), and back-end (Python with Flask). * Produce clear and reusable code and documentation within GitLab. * Contribute to automated application testing and coordinate user tests. * Support the maintenance of a containerised (Docker) environment. * Ensure high performance, scalability, and security of geospatial applications. * Build and optimise spatial databases (e.g., PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SpatiaLite). * Perform spatial and 3D analysis, data management and spatial planning/design of infrastructure. * Participate in engineering, consultancy, and advisory projects. * Implement and support the use of mapping, charting and data analysis libraries by the wider Geospatial Team (e.g., ESRI Javascript SDK, Leaflet, OpenLayers, pandas, plotly). * Automate geospatial workflows using primarily Python (ArcPy and open-source tools e.g. GDAL, Rasterio, GeoPandas). * Stay updated with emerging trends in geospatial technology and open-source tools. * Work collaboratively within an integrated geoscience team comprising cable engineering, engineering geology, geophysics and geotechnical disciplines. * Interface with other Business Streams within Global Maritime. * Write technical notes and contribute to reports. * Assist in the marketing of Global Maritime., * Works as an effective member of a team and is aware of personal and wider goals. * Communicates technical information in a professional manner with colleagues and external clients. * Solves problems using efficient and robust methodologies. * Manages own workload and prioritises tasks to meet deadlines and keep within budget. * Considers commercial aspects of project delivery and achieves an appropriate balance between quality and cost. * Self-motivated and applies strong results focus to achieve targets., Your duties will be as set out in the above job description but please note that the Company reserves the right to update your job description from time to time, to reflect changes in, or to, your role. You will be consulted about any proposed changes. The list of duties in this job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. 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