Geospatial Analysis Specialist - Remote

YO IT Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

YO IT Consulting is seeking a Geospatial Analysis Specialist for a remote contract role. You will apply your geospatial expertise to assist in training next-generation AI systems, delivering high-quality real-world input to improve models.

In this position you will design and maintain spatial databases, perform advanced geoprocessing in QGIS, develop plugins, automate PyQGIS workflows, and produce professional cartographic outputs for reports and decision support, collaborating with distributed

Qualifications

• Expertise in QGIS, including spatial database management, geoprocessing, and map production.
• Strong proficiency in Python, with hands-on experience automating tasks within QGIS (PyQGIS).
• Thorough understanding of spatial projections, coordinate systems, and data transformation.
• Proven ability to customize QGIS through plugin development or scripting.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to produce professional cartographic outputs tailored to various decision-making contexts.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail while managing multiple project priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and maintain spatial databases and ensure data integrity and accuracy across projects.
• Conduct advanced geoprocessing and spatial modeling using QGIS and integrate results into actionable insights.
• Develop, customize, and maintain QGIS plugins and extensions tailored to project specifications.
• Automate geospatial analysis workflows using Python (PyQGIS) to improve efficiency and reproducibility.
• Prepare high-quality cartographic maps and visualizations for reports, presentations, and decision support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to understand requirements and transform them into geospatial solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly in both written and verbal form to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

QGIS expertise

Python (PyQGIS)

Geoprocessing

Cartography

Plugin development

Communication

Data transformation

Tools

QGIS

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Geospatial Analysis Specialist

Job Type: Contract

Location: Remote

Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and maintain spatial databases and ensure data integrity and accuracy across projects.
• Conduct advanced geoprocessing and spatial modeling using QGIS and integrate results into actionable insights.
• Develop, customize, and maintain QGIS plugins and extensions tailored to project specifications.
• Automate geospatial analysis workflows using Python (PyQGIS) to improve efficiency and reproducibility.
• Prepare high-quality cartographic maps and visualizations for reports, presentations, and decision support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to understand requirements and transform them into geospatial solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly in both written and verbal form to internal and external stakeholders.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Expertise in QGIS, including spatial database management, geoprocessing, and map production.
• Strong proficiency in Python, with hands-on experience automating tasks within QGIS (PyQGIS).
• Thorough understanding of spatial projections, coordinate systems, and data transformation.
• Proven ability to customize QGIS through plugin development or scripting.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to produce professional cartographic outputs tailored to various decision-making contexts.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail while managing multiple project priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in remote or distributed teams supporting external customers.
• Familiarity with additional open-source GIS tools or cloud-based geospatial platforms.
• Background in spatial analysis within industries such as environmental science, urban planning, or resource management.