Junior Software & IT Solutions Officer

Latitude Geospatial Consulting Inc.

Georgetown, Guyana | Full-Time | On-Site | Entry Level

Company Description

Latitude Geospatial Consulting Inc. is a Guyanese technology and Geospatial solutions company focused on using software, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), satellite data, drones, spatial analytics and digital platforms to help organizations make better operational and strategic decisions.

Our work combines Geospatial science, software development, data analytics and emerging technologies to deliver solutions across sectors including natural resources, agriculture, infrastructure, environmental management, asset monitoring and other data-driven applications.

As Latitude continues to expand its technology portfolio, we are building a team capable of designing, implementing and supporting innovative digital and Geospatial solutions for clients in Guyana and the wider region.

Role Description

Latitude is seeking a Junior Software & IT Solutions Officer to join our Technology & Systems team.

This is a full-time, on-site entry-level development position based in Georgetown and reporting to the Head – Technology & Systems.

The successful candidate will support the operation, administration, testing, reporting and client delivery of Latitude’s software platforms, geospatial systems, dashboards and technology solutions. The role will provide practical exposure to live systems, software projects, databases, GIS, APIs, cloud applications, client implementations and technical reporting.

This is not simply an IT support position. Latitude intends to develop the successful candidate into an IT Solutions Specialist capable of understanding client requirements, configuring and implementing solutions, interpreting technical outputs, briefing clients and eventually managing technical projects and teams.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Support the administration and operation of Latitude’s software and technology platforms.
• Configure user accounts, permissions, client projects, dashboards and platform environments.
• Assist with software testing, user-acceptance testing, bug identification and issue tracking.
• Support databases, APIs, system integrations, cloud platforms and web/mobile applications.
• Assist with GIS, web GIS, spatial databases, satellite imagery, drone data, GPS/tracking data and geospatial dashboards.
• Prepare technical, operational and client reports using platform and project data.
• Create charts, tables, maps, dashboards and concise summaries for clients and project teams.
• Attend client and project meetings and document requirements, decisions and follow-up actions.
• Assist with client onboarding, system demonstrations, user training and implementation.
• Provide first-level support for Latitude platforms and client implementations.
• Prepare technical presentations and progressively participate in client briefings and demonstrations.
• Maintain system documentation, testing records, issue registers, support logs and project documentation.
• As skills develop, contribute to scripting, automation, dashboards, APIs, databases, web GIS and software-development activities.

The role is specifically designed to allow the employee to progressively assume greater ownership of platforms, client implementations and technical projects.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess a diploma, associate degree or bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas, or a closely related field:

• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Software Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Information Systems
• Management Information Systems
• GIS / Geoinformatics

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Significant professional experience is not required. Academic projects, internships, personal projects, coding exercises or technology-related extracurricular activities will be considered an advantage.

Desirable Technical Skills

Candidates are not expected to possess all of these skills at entry level. We are looking for strong fundamentals, learning ability and problem-solving potential.

Exposure to any of the following would be an advantage:

• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Windows computing and basic networking
• Databases and SQL
• Python or another programming/scripting language
• HTML/CSS and JavaScript
• Web applications and APIs
• Cloud applications
• GIS, QGIS or ArcGIS
• Power BI or other data-visualization tools
• Git or source-control concepts

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Curious about technology and eager to learn.
• Analytical and comfortable solving problems.
• Organized, dependable and able to follow through on tasks.
• Able to prepare clear written reports and documentation.
• Comfortable communicating with clients.
• Able to explain technical information in straightforward language.
• Open to feedback and continuous learning.
• Willing to take on increasing responsibility.
• Interested in developing into a technology solutions professional and future team leader.

Career Development

This position has been intentionally structured as a development role.

The expected career pathway is:

Junior Software & IT Solutions Officer → IT Solutions Specialist → Senior IT Solutions Specialist → Technical Project Lead / Solutions Lead → Technology & Systems Leadership

The successful candidate will receive progressive exposure to platform administration, software testing, reporting, client engagement, GIS, databases, APIs, systems integration and technology project implementation.

Why Join Latitude?

This position is suited to a recent graduate or early-career technology professional who wants more than a traditional IT support role.

You will have the opportunity to work across software, GIS, data, cloud systems, dashboards, client projects and emerging technology applications, while developing both your technical and client-facing capabilities.

The long-term objective is to develop a professional who can move through the full technology-solutions lifecycle:

Client Requirement → Solution Design → Configuration/Development → Testing → Implementation → Training → Monitoring → Reporting → Support → Improvement

Application

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a short cover letter outlining their interest in technology, software, GIS or digital solutions to info@latitudegeospatial.com

Position: Junior Software & IT Solutions Officer

Location: Georgetown, Guyana

Employment: Full-Time | On-Site

Level: Entry Level / Graduate

Recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.