Full Stack Developer (GIS Specialist)

Job Title: Full Stack Developer (GIS Specialist)

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Reporting to: AUEM Development Leads

The Job

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Developer based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to provide dedicated local support for our client. This role is critical for the maintenance and evolution of our Msys platform and the future transition to Chronos. You will be responsible for local development, system integrations, and advanced map-based features using the Esri ArcGIS ecosystem.

Responsibilities includes (but not limited to) the following:

• Local Development & Support: Act as the primary technical point of contact for ADP, implementing local changes and feature requests within the Msys environment and later transitioning those capabilities to Chronos.
• GIS Integration: Design and maintain spatial data solutions, ensuring seamless map functionality within our web applications.
• Full-Stack Development: Build and maintain robust, scalable web applications using C# and Web Forms/MVC).
• Collaboration: Work under the technical guidance of our global leads to ensure local UAE developments align with the global product roadmap.

Selection Criteria:

Technical Qualifications

• Core Backend: 5+ years of experience in C# and .NET. Knowledge of Microsoft Ajax/MVC 5/Winforms and legacy web application frameworks is essential.
• Map Framework Expertise: Proven experience implementing and customizing enterprise mapping libraries ArcGIS Maps & ThinkGeo, OpenLayers Ability to migrate or bridge these to modern frameworks (Leaflet/ArcGIS SDK) is highly desired.
• Database: Advanced proficiency in SQL (SQL Server preferred).
• Frontend: Strong knowledge of client-side development (JavaScript/HTML/CSS). Knowledge in Telerik 2016 and DevExpress 15 UI components - Advantage
• Database & Data Layer: Strong MSSQL skills, including experience with LinqToSQL and T-SQL performance tuning.
• Tools: Proficient in Git for source control and JIRA for task management and bug tracking.
• Infrastructure & Environment: Proficient in MSSQL Server management, IIS configuration, Windows Server , and Basic Networking (HTTP/S, TCP/IP) for troubleshooting connectivity.
• Experience with PHP and the Yii framework would be preferable.

Professional Attributes

• Autonomy: Ability to work independently at the client site while staying synchronized
• with a remote global team.
• Communication: Fluent English & Arabic is required; ability to translate complex client requirements into technical specifications.
• Problem Solving & Debugging: Exceptional debugging skills, particularly when troubleshooting legacy codebases and complex system bottlenecks.
• Documentation: Strong documentation skills to ensure all local customizations are clearly recorded for the global team.