GIS Database Developer

Viraaj HR Solutions Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Exposure to national-scale projects

Structured skills development

Job summary

A geospatial technology firm is seeking a GIS Database Developer to design and maintain enterprise GIS databases using PostGIS and ArcGIS. The role involves developing spatial SQL, implementing data pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of hands-on experience and strong skills in spatial data modeling. The position is on-site in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, offering the opportunity to work on impactful geospatial projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience building and managing enterprise GIS/spatial databases.
• Strong experience with spatial data modeling, topology rules, and coordinate reference systems.
• Experience publishing GIS services and integrating with web mapping frameworks and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain enterprise spatial databases using PostGIS/PostgreSQL.
• Develop and optimize spatial SQL and stored procedures for fast queries.
• Implement ETL and spatial data pipelines using FME, Python, and GDAL.

Skills

ArcGIS

ArcGIS Server

ArcGIS Pro

PostGIS

PostgreSQL

SQL

Python

FME

Tools

AWS

Docker

GDAL

Job description

Job Overview

We operate in the geospatial technology and location‑intelligence sector, building spatial databases, mapping platforms, and GIS‑driven analytics for utilities, telecom, infrastructure, and government clients. This on‑site role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise GIS databases and spatial services to support operational workflows and location‑based decision‑making.

Role & Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain enterprise spatial databases and schemas using PostGIS/PostgreSQL.
• Develop and optimize spatial SQL, stored procedures, and perform performance tuning to ensure fast spatial queries and tile generation for web and desktop clients.
• Implement ETL and spatial data pipelines using FME, Python, and GDAL to ingest, validate, and transform multi‑source GIS datasets.
• Configure and manage GIS server components (ArcGIS Server / GeoServer), publish map services, and automate service deployment and versioning.
• Collaborate with GIS analysts, developers, and stakeholders to translate geospatial requirements into scalable database designs and APIs.
• Create documentation, data models, and backup/restore procedures; implement data quality rules and spatial integrity checks.

Skills & Qualifications

Must‑Have

• ArcGIS
• ArcGIS Server
• ArcGIS Pro
• PostGIS
• PostgreSQL
• SQL
• Python
• FME

Preferred

• AWS
• Docker
• GDAL

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience building and managing enterprise GIS/spatial databases (on‑site in India).
• Strong experience with spatial data modeling, topology rules, and coordinate reference systems (CRS).
• Experience publishing GIS services and integrating with web mapping frameworks and APIs.

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• On‑site, collaborative engineering environment with direct access to cross‑functional GIS and operations teams.
• Opportunity to work on national‑scale geospatial datasets and high‑impact infrastructure projects.
• Structured skills development and exposure to cloud GIS and modern spatial data pipelines.

Location

India — on‑site role. Candidates must be available to work from the assigned office location and participate in hands‑on database and server tasks.

How to Apply

If you are a proactive GIS database professional with strong PostGIS and ArcGIS experience and a knack for performance tuning and ETL automation, please apply with a CV highlighting relevant projects and tools used.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Software Development