Frontend Developer - GIS and Mapping

Introduction

At Saab, we constantly look ahead and push boundaries regarded as technically impossible. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge – to make the world a saferplace.

Your role

We are looking for a Frontend Developers to join our Product development team in Abu Dhabi.

Competence:

• Develop an interesting and innovative geospatial web application for an AI-based data fusion engine
• Work together with co-workers in our offices in Abu Dhabi consisting of Backend developers, AI/ML and DevOps engineers

Experience and Skills:

• 2+ years of development with JavaScript, TypeScript, and/or Node.js for geospatial applications
• Frameworks and libraries such as CesiumJS, Three.js, Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, KML, Mapbox, PostGIS, WebGL, Google Maps API, React, Vue.js, Angular
• Strong spoken English and written communication skills
• A good eye for detail
• Tenacity in solving problems
• Work both independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with the Linux operating system and shell, Docker and Kubernetes
• Git version control

This position requires that you undergo a security screening in accordance with the Saab internal processes.

What you will be a part of

Saab’s strategy for growth includes building local business in selected markets, with focus on key customer countries. You will become part of Saab Company, which operates in Tawazun Industrial Park, Abu Dhabi

About Saab

Saab is a global defence and security company operating in the fields of air, land and naval defence, civil security and commercial aeronautics. We number 19,000 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and one-fifth of our earnings are spent on research and development.

Saab is also a company with opportunities. A company where we see diversity as an asset and where you have both considerable responsibility and good opportunities for advancing in your career. But also a company that respects each person’s needs for a rewarding life beyond work.