GIS Developer

About the Job 

Allianz Technology SE is the international shared service company of the Allianz Group and has its registered office in Munich.

Our customers are Allianz companies across the globe to which our more than 10.000 employees across the international locations offer innovative, top-quality products and services in the fields of IT Services and Operations.

Data Platforms, Products & Analytics (DPPA) is responsible within Allianz Technology SE to drive the implementation of the Data Strategy and to deliver modular and reusable Data Solutions to Allianz entities (OE) worldwide, leveraging synergies of skills, scope, and resources. As the DPPA unit is currently expanding globally, you will have the opportunity to work with a highly dynamic, international, and rapidly

growing team of DPPA project/service managers, engineers, developers, and architects. If you are an agile, open minded and proactive person with interest in IT and international business background, you are the one we are searching for!

What you do

Geospatial Application Development:

• Design and develop web-based geospatial applications using JavaScript frameworks such as Leaflet, OpenLayers, or Mapbox GL JS.
• Create interactive maps, integrate with APIs, and display geospatial data with features like markers, polygons, and lines.

Mapping Libraries and APIs:

• Work with popular mapping libraries and APIs, integrating maps and spatial data into web applications.
• Utilize geolocation services and mapping APIs to display dynamic and static maps.

GIS Data Integration:

• Integrate and visualize geospatial data from various sources, including GeoJSON, Shapefiles, GeoTIFFs, and spatial databases.
• Implement data transformations and projections to ensure accurate visualization.

Spatial Analysis and Queries:

• Perform spatial queries and analysis using JavaScript libraries to answer questions related to proximity, intersection, and buffering.
• Implement spatial operations to analyze and manipulate geospatial data.

Geocoding and Reverse Geocoding:

• Integrate geocoding and reverse geocoding services to translate between addresses and geographic coordinates.
• Implement auto-suggest and place prediction features in mapping applications.

Mobile Geospatial Applications:

• Develop mobile-friendly geospatial applications using JavaScript frameworks like React Native or Ionic.
• Implement features such as location tracking, routing, and offline maps.

Integration with Backend Services:

• Integrate geospatial applications with backend services and APIs to handle data storage, retrieval, and synchronization.
• Communicate with RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints to exchange spatial data.

Geospatial Visualization:

• Develop data visualization techniques using JavaScript libraries to convey geospatial information effectively.
• Create thematic maps, choropleth maps, and time-based animations.

Testing and Debugging:

• Implement unit tests and perform debugging to ensure the quality and reliability of geospatial applications.
• Address performance issues related to map rendering and data visualization.

What you bring

•  Graduated in geography, geoinformatics, computer science or business informatics or similar proven work experience
• Several years of experience in the GIS industry and profound knowledge of the GIS market
• Experience in agile development (SCRUM), experience in working with distributed teams in different time zones and intercultural competence
• Several years in the business intelligence and data warehousing development area, understanding of data vault, analytical, conceptual mind, a quick understanding of complex situations and a willingness to bring classical BI to the next level.
• Ability to present complex issues, take and prepare decisions, cooperativeness, self-reliance, assertive appearance, high resilience, endurance, flexibility, and commitment. Efficiency, effectiveness and stringent focus on results
• Very good English language skills, orally and in writing
• Ability to work fully independent and solve complex problems or situations based on multiple sources of information
• Profound communication skills and the ability to negotiate with a diverse audience, e.g., on senior level

What we offer

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
• We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
• From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
• Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.

About Allianz Technology

Allianz Technology is the global IT service provider for Allianz and delivers IT solutions that drive the digitalization of the Group. With more than 13,000 employees located in 22 countries around the globe, Allianz Technology works together with other Allianz entities in pioneering the digitalization of the financial services industry.

We oversee the full digitalization spectrum – from one of the industry’s largest IT infrastructure projects that includes data centers, networking, and security, to application platforms that span from workplace services to digital interaction. In short, we deliver full-scale, end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age.

D&I statement

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the working environment. We are interested in your strengths and experience. We welcome all applications from all people regardless of gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life.

Join us. Let´s care for tomorrow.

You. IT

To Recruitment Agencies:

Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters.

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.