Senior GIS & Data Automation Specialist (Fixed-Term)

National Highways

Manchester

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

National Highways in Manchester is seeking a Senior GIS Development Technician to support the creation, maintenance and continuous improvement of GIS systems and processes across the GIS and Registration team. You will back the GIS Development Manager as an SME in GIS and contribute to developing GIS solutions and services.

The role includes delivering projects, managing data quality, and supporting automated workflows, using Azure DevOps and Git.

Qualifications

Professional qualification in software and data engineering, computer science or GIS; or equivalent relevant experience.
Expert user of Open Source and Esri geospatial services: QGIS, PostGIS and ArcGIS suite.
Demonstrable experience delivering technical projects, system enhancements and service improvements, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
Strong understanding of software development principles and practices, including testing, debugging, version control, deployment and support of applications, scripts and automated workflows, with experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) and Git to support Agile delivery.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), provide technical guidance and develop effective solutions to complex business and technical challenges.

Responsibilities

Manage, maintain and deliver the core GIS tools, applications and baseline data required by the Estates GIS team, ensuring data quality, availability and compliance with organisational standards.
Deliver assigned projects, system enhancements and development activities to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and standards.
As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in GIS, contribute to the development, testing, deployment and ongoing support of GIS applications, scripts and automated workflows, following established software development standards and best practices.
Use Azure DevOps (ADO) to manage work items, development tasks, technical documentation and delivery activities, supporting effective planning and prioritisation within the team.
Manage the provision of the latest epoch of vector cartographic products, ensuring the Estates team has access to reliable information required to monitor changes in the Strategic Road Network and our land portfolio.