Arcgis Data Developer

**About Us**
We are a team of passionate individuals from 15 countries, developing ground-breaking biological technologies designed to sustainably and safely control insects that transmit diseases, and destroy crops. We do this work to improve lives and livelihoods around the world in the face of growing threats that insects pose to human health and the global food supply.

We are strongly committed to a set of values and principles and foster a culture of trust, respect, creativity, and accountability. Click here to read about our principles, and click here to read our CEO’s blog on trust and our corporate culture.

**Purpose of the Job**
We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate, expert-level data scientist to join a dynamic project team dedicated to the successful deployment of Oxitec’s Friendly insect technology in multiple locales. With a primary focus on initiating field trials in Brazil, this is an exciting role in a fast-paced environment, working on high-impact projects with outstanding professionals around the world. Passion for contributing to the fight against vector-borne diseases and unwavering integrity are essential.

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure the configuration of existing tools meets the requirements of Oxitec’s products.
- Assist in the development of datasets and analysis techniques to evaluate the performance of Oxitec insects in the field.
- Maintain all relevant datasets and the architecture that supports them.
- Managing, updating, and trouble-shooting ArcGIS data entry and reporting tools.
- Build data pipelines to automate data cleansing and validating with ETL/ELT.
- Set up efficient data architecture to support transactional and analytical queries.
- Build aggregated data layer for dashboarding.
- Develop professional insightful dashboard suites for Leadership as well as technical staff.
- Training technical project staff in the use of data collection and reporting tools.
- Communicating progress and results effectively with leadership, technical managers, and external stakeholders through presentations and digital and written reports.
- Mapping of project locations, including insect releases, insect traps, and other elements.
- Writing and delivering both written and digital reports.
- Assisting as needed to address Oxitec’s data requirements for other products and geographies.

**Key Qualifications and Skills**
- Degree, professional certification, or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
- Advanced skills and experience in ArcGIS Desktop/Pro
- Advanced skills in Python, SQL, R, and/or Arcade programing languages
- Advanced skills in Power BI, ArcGIS dashboards, Survey123, Insights
- Demonstratable familiarity with geospatial and tabular relational databases
- Sound understanding of geospatial, statistical, and cartographic principles
- Strong communication skills and fluency in English are essential
- An interest in public health and/or agriculture
- Substantial experience with data manipulation within relational database
- Moderate experience customizing/configuring ArcGIS software
- Moderate experience in dynamic and static report design
- Experience working with vendors or external partners on technical issues
- Experience of working with insects and/or an entomological qualification would be a distinct advantage
- Experience working with field research design desirable
- Experience working with agritech, insects or mosquitoes desirable

**Behavioural Requirements**
- Commitment to and passion for the Oxitec mission and values.
- Responsive to the needs of an international business working across different time zones, adapting working patterns in-line with business requirements.
- Positive, co-operative, and professional always.
- Flexibility and resilience in a constantly changing environment.
- A strong team mentality yet confident working independently with limited direction.
- A can-do attitude to problem-solving.
- A pro-active communicator, reaching out to ensure alignment with all stakeholders.
- Highly organized, able to deliver routinely against tight deadlines.