GIS Data Engineer

RMSI; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary for Graduate

Opportunity to develop technical skills in GIS automation

Supportive working environment with senior GIS professionals

Potential for long-term or permanent employment based on performance

Job summary

A leading GIS solutions provider is looking for a motivated Data Engineer for a digitization project in Reading, UK. This role is ideal for recent graduates with a strong academic background in GIS, Remote Sensing, or Geomatics. Responsibilities include processing large-scale spatial datasets, collaborating with teams to validate data, and utilizing tools such as ArcGIS and QGIS. The position offers a competitive salary, skill development opportunities, and potential for long-term employment. Join an innovative team today!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geomatics, GIS, Remote Sensing, or Computer Science.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS or QGIS for spatial data handling.
• Familiarity with spatial databases and data formats.
• Basic knowledge of FME or Python scripting for automation (preferred but not mandatory).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative project team.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage large-scale spatial datasets from local authorities.
• Work with tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, FME, and Python for data transformation.
• Perform data validation and quality assurance.
• Contribute to digitization workflows as per project standards.
• Collaborate with data and QA teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare maps, reports, and spatial deliverables.

Job description

Deputy Manager - Global Talent Acquisition

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Data Engineer to join our team supporting the a major digitization project. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with a strong academic background in GIS, Remote Sensing, Geomatics, or a related discipline who is eager to apply technical skills in real-world geospatial data processing and digital mapping.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage large-scale spatial datasets from local authorities and government sources.
• Work with tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, FME, and Python to support data transformation and automation workflows.
• Perform data validation, quality assurance, and topological checks to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Contribute to digitization workflows, aligning with data specifications and project standards.
• Collaborate with the data and QA teams to resolve mapping or attribute discrepancies.
• Prepare maps, reports, and spatial deliverables as required by project managers.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geomatics, GIS, Remote Sensing, or Computer Science.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS or QGIS for spatial data handling.
• Familiarity with spatial databases (PostGIS, GeoPackage, etc.) and data formats (Shapefile, GeoJSON, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of FME or Python scripting for automation (preferred but not mandatory).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative project team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary for Graduate.
• Opportunity to develop technical skills in GIS automation and data engineering and AI.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment with senior GIS professionals.
• Potential for long-term or permanent employment based on performance.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Analyst, Engineering, and Project Management

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