GIS Technician

Carter Jonas LLP; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the infrastructure property sector is seeking a Geospatial Data Technician. You will focus on creating and integrating spatial datasets to deliver innovative geospatial solutions. This role requires a passion for GIS and strong technical skills, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Health cash plans

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience using Python and related GIS packages is crucial.
• Experience with NoSQL databases and Azure Data Lakes is desired.
• Knowledge of integrating geospatial services with Microsoft Power Platform is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain ESRI ArcGIS-based applications.
• Data manipulation, integration, and analysis tasks.
• Collaborate with teams to understand project requirements.

Skills

Python

Data management

GIS integration

Geospatial analysis

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

Azure SQL

PostGIS

Job description

Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector.

We are looking for a Geospatial Data Technician where your primary focus will be creating, managing and integrating Spatial and non-spatial datasets to help deliver Property based Geospatial Solutions as part of our growing Geospatial team.

The role will be focused on supporting GIS integrations and analysis for Property Digital Twins that are be used by our clients for sustainability monitoring, Space utilisation, planning or asset and facilities management. You will have a passion and an interest in solution development that combines Multisource Geospatial datasets. These include, but not limiting to Measured Survey data, Drones, GIS and BIM to support the delivery of our 3D Property Digital Twin SaaS platform and analysis services. Experience with implementing the latest technologies including working APIs, Realtime IoT and Building Management System Data and AI LLMS will be desirable for this role. With access to the full Esri Enterprise GIS platform, Safe FME and the latest 2D and 3D data sets, we encourage all our team to be innovative, develop as lifelong learners and take ownership of producing geospatial analysis that will help shape the world we live in.

We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage.

Main tasks:

• Ability to create, customise, and maintain ESRI ArcGIS-based applications using the EsriPlatform,.Experience with working in a cloud native environment including Azure cloud storage and headless technologies such as Azure SQL server
• Data manipulation, integration, aggregation, editing, management, attribution and analysis tasks
• Digitising, Geocoding and Geo referencing data. To support cartographic production.
• Utilise Model Builder and FME Workbench and Server to create and automate ETL and data pipelines. •
• Use SQL create and modify spatial databases, tables, views, queries, and stored procedures in MSSQL and Postgres /PostGIS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including surveyors, planners, and analysts, to understand project requirements and translating them into technical workflows and deliverables.
• Stay updated with the latest GIS trends and technologies, evaluating their potential applications, and recommending improvements to enhance GIS workflows and processes.
• This job description is notexhaustiveand the jobholder may be required to undertake additional relevant duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the team.

What will it take to be successful?

We are looking for experience of using Python and associated packages, including ArcGIS Python API, Geopandas, Numpy, Matplotlib. You will have previous experience of Data management experience with Cloud NoSQL databases, Azure Data Lakes / MS Fabric, and combining spatial and non-spatial data along with a knowledge of integrating Geospatial services with Microsoft Power Platform. If you have an understanding Open-Source GIS Cloud analytics and ETL processes and how they can be integrated with the Esri platform this would be advantageous.

This role would suit a self-starter who can work independently and take initiative in implementing GIS solutions. Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously is key to the role.

We understand that not everyone will have skills and experience in all the areas above. Therefore, even if you don’t meet all requirements but can demonstrate a passion for GIS and the ability to develop into the role, we would love to hear from you.