Mapping for Change (MfC) is a social enterprise, based at University College London, which provides mapping, geographical analysis and community engagement services for all types of projects and entities. MfC endeavours to empower individuals and communities to galvanize positive change to their local area through the use of mapping, and the application of geographical information. THE ROLE
The main duties of the role will include, but will not be limited to, the development of elements within a new Community Maps platform (www.communitymaps.org.uk) using open source and current technologies, with a particular focus on front end development for users with a wide variety of skills and familiarity with computers and web mapping. In addition, the post holder will be required to provide assistance to the organisation with regard to technologies that will be used on various projects, perform various IT management tasks including the management of Linux servers, and be involved in development projects that aim to include people and communities of all kinds in the participatory mapping/citizen science process and enable them to use mapping technologies to make sustainable transformations to their area. KEY REQUIREMENTS The candidate should have experience working as a developer, ideally within standards-based projects and of using open source technologies, with a focus on front-end development and interface design. They must have knowledge of up-to-date, open source, spatial and non-spatially enabled technologies, such as OpenLayers, Leaflet or Google Maps and will be able to quickly adapt to new development environments. The ideal candidate should be able to use object-oriented methodologies and tools to analyse, design and implement software tools. It is imperative that they are able to communicate technically complex information in an understandable way. They will also need to have a foundation in structures and standards, properly utilising code management systems (such as GitHub), designing robust code in an easily extensible way, and ensuring that the viability of solutions extend far beyond the lifetime of the projects themselves. The post is initially a one year contract, with the potential to extend. Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 depending on experience Job Specification (PDF): http://www.mappingforchange.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Job-Specification-PDF3.pdf To apply, please email [email protected] with a CV, covering letter (ensuring you include examples of your coding work) and details of two referees. Closing date for applications is 26th February 2014 Interviews will be held on 10th and 11th March 2014 _______________________________________________ Geowanking mailing list [email protected] http://geowanking.org/mailman/listinfo/geowanking_geowanking.org
