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At uGRIDD, we are building a next generation mapping platform to transform infrastructure industry.

We work closely with civil engineers, land surveyors and other professionals to foster innovation and demonstrate the power of Location and mapping technologies to change the way of managing infrastructure data.

Currently Seeking

 

GIS Technician

The qualified candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, collection, preparation, and manipulation of spatial data sources implemented into www.uGRIDD.com. uGRIDD focuses on infrastructure and surveying data layers to add value for current customers and future clients. Working alongside the software engineers is an important part of the day-to-day as you will help maintain source versions, manage SQL Server tables, and plan for new features. You are also responsible for creating documentation for data integration and maintenance.

Key Qualifications:

  • 2 years QGIS or ArcGIS Experience (QGIS used)
  • Basic SQL query knowledge
  • Strong organizational skill, attention to detail, and problem solving
  • Must be a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
  • Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Office, etc

Education

  • BA / BS in Geography or related field


Software Engineering Intern

No matter you are an undergraduate or graduate student, if you are passionate with web technologies and willing to develop a career along this path, uGRIDD can provide you great opportunity to strengthen your skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, test, extend, and maintain web applications
  • Analyse requirements and make rapid prototypes for new products
  • Evaluate third-party tools, data, and platforms for potential integration
  • Research new algorithms and design data formats to process and store different types of geodata
  • Potentially switch to full time software engineer position

Key Qualifications:

  • Capable to work at least 15 hours per week
  • Strong programming and algorithmic skills
  • Able to write high-quality code
  • Experience with at least one major language suited to web programming such as JavaScript, C#, Java.
  • Understanding of performance, data security, large scale deployment, unit testing.
  • Excellent communication skills and a strong desire to work with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Education

  • Currently pursuing a BS (at least junior year), MS or PhD degree in Computer Science or related technical field.

Additional Requirements

  • Experience with ASP.NET technologies (MVC, Entity Framework) is a big plus
  • Experience with Google Map API
  • Knowledge of web libraries and frameworks such as jQuery, Bootstrap, and Backbone
  • Familiarity with the whole web stack, including protocols and web server optimization techniques.
  • Knowledge in geospatial and/or GIS technology is a plus

 

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Our focus is in finding engineers with experience in building and scaling web applications. If you are passionate with web technologies, you might be a great fit for our team at uGRIDD!

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, test, extend, and maintain web applications
  • Analyse requirements and make rapid prototypes for new products
  • Evaluate third-party tools, data, and platforms for potential integration
  • Research new algorithms and design data formats to process and store different types of geodata
  • Potentially manage projects / products and tutor fellow engineers with team grows

Key Qualifications:

  • Strong programming and algorithmic skills
  • Able to write high-quality code
  • Experience with at least one major language suited to web programming such as JavaScript, C#, Java.
  • Understanding of performance, data security, large scale deployment, unit testing.
  • Excellent communication skills and a strong desire to work with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Education

  • BA / BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

Additional Requirements

  • Experience with ASP.NET technologies (MVC, Entity Framework) is a big plus
  • Experience with Google Map API
  • Knowledge of web libraries and frameworks such as jQuery, Bootstrap, and Backbone
  • Familiarity with the whole web stack, including protocols and web server optimization techniques.
  • Knowledge in geospatial and/or GIS technology is a plus

Resume Format:

Resumes submitted by email should be one document in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Cover letters and additional documentation should be bound electronically into the resume document file.

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By postal delivery: 
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uGRIDD Corporation
205 W. Wacker Dr., Suite 1321
Chicago, Illinois 60606

By facsimile: 
312.704.1977

*uGRIDD is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) supporting diversity in the workforce.