Geospatial Data Engineer

CGI Group Inc.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Geospatial Data Engineer to take ownership of data management and deliver innovative solutions. The role requires strong experience with SQL and Python, and proficiency in geospatial tools like PostGIS and ArcGIS. Benefits include competitive salary, excellent pension, and opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in geospatial data engineering.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive mindset and passion for technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine data loading scripts.
• Oversee geospatial datasets for accuracy and quality.
• Work with cross-functional teams to meet objectives.
• Support the growth of geospatial solutions.

Skills

SQL

Python

PostGIS / ArcSDE

Azure

AWS

FME

OGR

GDAL

ESRI ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Implement & Optimize: Develop and refine data loading scripts to ensure efficiency and reliability.
• Manage & Transform: Oversee geospatial datasets, ensuring accuracy, quality, and accessibility.
• Collaborate & Deliver: Work with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to meet project objectives.
• Innovate & Enhance: Support the growth of CGI's geospatial intellectual property and solutions.

Key Attributes & Technical Skills

To succeed in this role, you should bring strong technical expertise in geospatial data engineering alongside excellent communication and problem‑solving skills. You will be comfortable working across teams, with a proactive mindset and a passion for applying technology to create real‑world impact.

Essential Skills

• Strong experience in SQL and Python.
• Proficiency with PostGIS / ArcSDE for geospatial databases.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Familiarity with FME, OGR and GDAL tools.
• Experience with GIS Desktop tools (ESRI ArcGIS Pro or QGIS).

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Linux environments (Ubuntu / RedHat).
• Experience with Ansible, Kubernetes or Docker.
• Familiarity with Oracle Spatial or MS SQL Spatial extensions.
• SCRUM certification.

About the Role

You will take ownership of geospatial data management, working closely with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions. You will contribute directly to client success while enhancing CGI's geospatial capabilities, ensuring data is transformed, optimised, and applied to create measurable impact.

This is a hybrid working pattern role and you may need to travel occasionally within the UK as needed – ideally you will be based within a commutable distance to one of CGI's offices: London, Bristol, Birmingham, Reading, or Glasgow, but we will consider candidates from any UK location.

All applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) to Security Check (SC) level as a minimum.

Benefits and Culture

CGI offers a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner, not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent, and have been recognised by the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025, the Financial Times Best Employer, and hold a Gold Award for supporting the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team where ownership, creativity, and support are embedded in everything we do – empowering you to innovate, grow, and make a lasting difference.