i2 Group, a Harris Computer company, are seeking a skilled Geospatial Developer with expertise in both JavaScript/Typescript and Node/Python to join our Innovation team and help us enhance our i2 products and services, which are used around the world by national security, law enforcement, military, and commercial organisations.
This permanent position will be performed on a remote basis with a requirement to visit the i2 Office in Cambridge, UK as and when there is a business need to do so (circa 2 days per month).
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining geospatial capability to an existing large customer base. If you are passionate about geospatial technologies and have a strong command of map visualisation and geospatial analytics we encourage you to apply.
The Position
In performing this role, your core duties and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
- Cross Team Collaboration - Coordinating with cross-functional teams, including designers, data scientists, and other developers. Providing geospatial expertise to internal team members and external customers.
- Technical Development and Implementation - Designing, developing, and maintaining interactive web maps using JavaScript frameworks. Implementing advanced geospatial features such as map generalization, clustering and advanced interactions. Developing custom map layers and overlays to visualize complex geospatial data.
- Data Handling and Integration - Processing and integrating geospatial data from various sources (e.g., APIs, databases and tile servers). Performing spatial analysis and data transformation to support mapping applications. Ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and security throughout the product.
- Performance Optimization and Maintenance - Optimizing the performance of web maps for faster loading times and smooth user experience. Conducting regular maintenance and updates to ensure compatibility with the latest technologies and standards. Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to geospatial capabilities.
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Staying updated with the latest trends and advancements in geospatial technology and mapping libraries. Evaluating and implementing new tools and techniques to improve existing workflows and capabilities. Mentoring and training junior developers and team members on geospatial development best practices.
- Client and Stakeholder Communication: Gather and analyze client requirements to enhance customized geospatial solutions. Present project updates, findings, and results to clients and stakeholders. Provide technical support and guidance to new and existing customers.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Proven experience as a Geospatial Developer with proven track record in delivering complex geospatial projects / products.
- Proficiency in web map frameworks such as Leaflet, Mapbox or Esri.
- Solid understanding of geo data sources, such as Esri Server, Mapbox, MapTiler.
- Knowledge of geo data storage solutions, such as PostgresGIS, spatial data in SQLServer.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization (e.g., Docker) is a plus.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) is desirable.
- It’s desirable that applicants hold or are prepared to undergo national Security Check vetting once in the role.
About i2
Our intelligence analysis software tools help analysts transform data real-time enabling customers to better leverage data and to detect, disrupt and defeat sophisticated threats. Customers are better able to track critical missions across law enforcement, fraud and financial crime, military defense and national security. http://i2group.com
As a Harris Computer company, we strive to create a respectful and united environment where all members of our globally diverse community are empowered and have equitable opportunities to succeed.
Benefits
Harris offer an extremely competitive UK employee benefits programme. 5 Personal Days leave entitlement are granted over and above the standard 25 days holiday and Bank Holidays. Harris also offers all UK employees an annual Lifestyle Reward amounting to £325 pro rata.
Supporting your application
Our recruitment process will comprise of interviews and, at times, a written exercise an assessment day and/or a presentation. As an equal opportunities employer, we want to make sure we do all we can to make this a positive experience for you. If your application is progressed, please make us aware of any adjustments or additional support we can provide you with.
What We Do
For over 25 years, Harris Healthcare has been rising to the challenge of bringing together the most innovative and sustainable solutions for today’s ever-changing healthcare environment, in order to improve patient care and safety. Each one of our solutions brings organizational efficiencies on its own. Powerful synergies are achieved when multiple solutions are implemented together. The Harris Healthcare portfolio includes the following solutions:
♦ HARRIS Flex - an enterprise-level EHR solution that improves patient safety and clinical workflows. It includes a full complement of applications integrated in one single database, provides solid clinical decision support to your clinicians and helps standardize care while enforcing protocols and best practices at any Healthcare Organization. HARRIS Flex conveys the digital solution’s flexibility and strength.
Healthcare organizations are continuously faced with new challenges and situations and require flexible EHR’s that can be rapidly adapted to their evolving clinical practice. Contrary to other EHR solutions which are inflexible and where customizations require costly support from the vendor, HARRIS Flex gives you the freedom to "flex" your EHR as you need it entirely on your own.
The enhanced HARRIS Flex solution comes with new functionality including:
♦Flex Telehealth which enables virtual visits directly from within the EHR/EPR, and
♦Flex Clinical Insight which facilitates extraction and analysis of your EHR/EPR data to improve your processes and outcomes.
♦ SynergyCheck – a proactive interface monitoring solution watching over Clinical, Financial and other interfaces 24/7 to ensure data is flowing between systems
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