GIS Database Developer

Viraaj HR Solutions Private Limited; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geospatial technology firm is looking for a GIS Database Developer to design and maintain enterprise GIS databases using PostGIS and PostgreSQL. This mid-senior level on-site role in India involves optimizing SQL queries and implementing ETL processes. Ideal candidates should have strong experience with ArcGIS and a solid understanding of spatial data modeling. This position offers opportunities to work on high-impact projects and develop skills in cloud GIS technologies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain enterprise spatial databases and schemas 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.
• 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

ArcGIS

ArcGIS Server

ArcGIS Pro

PostGIS

PostgreSQL

SQL

Python

FME

Tools

AWS

Docker

GDAL

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Pay Range from Viraaj HR Solutions Private Limited

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Base Pay Range

Industry & Sector: 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 is focused on designing, developing and maintaining enterprise GIS databases and spatial services to support operational workflows and location‑based decisioning.

Standardized Title: GIS Database Developer

Role & Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain enterprise spatial databases and schemas using PostGIS/PostgreSQL to support mapping, routing and asset‑management workflows.
• Develop and optimize spatial SQL, stored procedures and 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.

Must‑Have Skills

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

Preferred Skills

• 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 should 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.

Skills: postgresql, fme, arcgis server, sql, python, postgis, arcgis, gis database developer

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Software Development

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