Senior GIS Functional Analyst

Function

We're looking for a consultant to join our client's team to enhance their geospatial services. This position involves employing advanced technologies in a dynamic environment, focusing on solution development and maintenance for various stakeholders. The expert will play a crucial role in analyzing business needs, designing custom geospatial solutions, and ensuring the ongoing delivery of high-quality services.

Responsibilities

The consultant will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

• Leading user workshops and aligning business requirements with feasibility.
• Producing detailed functional specifications that formalize business rules, use cases, and acceptance criteria.
• Structuring requirements rigorously and creating data models (UML/BPMN), along with data flows using tools like ArcGIS/UN/PostgreSQL/FME.
• Preparing test scenarios and supporting user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Contributing to change management, user guides, and overall documentation to facilitate deployment.
• Developing/configuring ArcGIS applications (Experience Builder, API JavaScript, Field Maps, Survey123) and managing service publications in ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Executing unit tests, documenting code, and optimizing workflows in FME Desktop/Flow.
• Integrating web services (REST/OGC) and managing PostgreSQL/PostGIS data.

Profile of the Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• A higher education degree in geomatics, geography, computer sciences, or a related field (minimum Bac+4/5).
• At least 10 years of experience in functional analysis within a GIS context or development in the Esri ecosystem.
• Proficiency in conducting workshops and drafting functional documents for non-technical audiences.
• Expertise in data modeling (MCD, MLD), UML, and BPMN.
• Strong command of ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise, including service publication and user management.
• Ability to utilize FME Desktop/Flow for creating and optimizing workflows and automation tasks.
• Solid skills in SQL, PostgreSQL, and PostGIS, with a focus on spatial databases.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, especially with Git and CI/CD processes.
• Fluency in French and technical proficiency in English are required. Any Esri or FME certifications would be a significant plus.
• Experience in GIS projects related to public water management or sanitation processes is beneficial.

This is a full-time position, primarily based in Charleroi. The consultant may be required to travel to other locations in Wallonia, including Namur. The work arrangement includes a minimum of 2 days per week on-site, with potential for up to 3 days of remote work, with mandatory presence on-site every Thursday.

Contactperson & Reference

• Reference #: INW25882
• Jeroen Van Hoecke
• jeroen.vanhoecke@i4m.be