Geospatial Data Engineer

Terramira; Amersfoort; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Office near Amersfoort train station

25 holidays with option to buy extra

Job summary

Terramira is seeking a software engineer to join a diverse team focused on geo-information and Earth Observation data. You will work on databases, APIs and vector geodata, delivering performant services via fast APIs and scalable cloud infrastructure.

You will contribute to data pipelines, APIs and platform integrations, collaborating with colleagues to deliver insights for clients while growing the company's geospatial capabilities. This is a hybrid role in Amersfoort.

Qualifications

• HBO+ level in work and thinking
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in software development
• Strong knowledge of geospatial data formats
• Experience with FastAPI
• Experience with databases (PostgreSQL)
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS Cognito, S3, ECS)
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps and Git
• Knowledge of OGC standards and GDAL
• Fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Contribute to codebase and work on a wide range of projects
• Automate the production of data via our API
• Maintain and develop our API to handle hundreds of thousands of requests efficiently
• Ensure integration with our platform and other R&D initiatives
• Share specialist knowledge with the team to deliver unique insights for clients

Skills

Geospatial data formats

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

Cloud environments

CI/CD & DevOps

Git

OGC standards & GDAL

English fluency

Education

HBO+ level

Tools

AWS Cognito

S3

ECS

Dagster

Ray

Parquet

Job description

Terramira is a new force in Earth Intelligence, born from the combined strengths of NEO, eLEAF and 52impact.

We turn satellite and sensor data into clear, actionable intelligence for the challenges that define our time: climate change, water scarcity, biodiversity loss and infrastructure under pressure. Our clients — from agribusinesses and water authorities to international organisations and governments — don’t need data for data’s sake. They need insights that drive decisions. That’s exactly what we deliver.

At Terramira, we believe impact starts with seeing clearly. We make impact visible. And we bring it within reach.

We are a growing organisation with short lines of communication, an open culture and a genuine drive to do work that matters. If you want to contribute to solutions that make a real difference for organisations, for people, for the planet. You’ll feel right at home here.

About the Role

As part of a diverse team of developers, you will work on projects and services centred on geo-information and Earth observation data. Our unique datasets are made available through various APIs, and we also offer various other channels to make insights accessible to a wide range of customers.

All these solutions have some features in common:

• The datasets are huge;
• They can be positioned geographically on a map;
• They must reach customers quickly, safely and reliably.

In this position, you will work on a wide variety of projects across the organisation, focusing on databases, APIs and (vector) geodata. This is the ideal position for someone who enjoys solving complex issues, both independently and together with colleagues. You will actively contribute to the further growth of our company and have plenty of room to take initiative.

Do you want to help unlock new insights from large amounts of diverse Earth observation data? Join our team and leave your mark!

What will you do?

You will make contributions to our codebase, work on a wide range of projects and automate the production of data provided via our API. In addition, you will further manage, maintain and develop our API so that hundreds of thousands of requests can be processed as efficiently as possible. You will also ensure integration with our platform and other R&D initiatives, such as our geo-enabled agent.

Finally, you will share your specialist knowledge with the team and work together to deliver unique insights for our clients, based on our extensive collection of geodata.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with the following knowledge and experience:

• HBO+ working and thinking level
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in software development
• Good knowledge of different geospatial data formats
• Experience with FastAPI
• Experience with databases (e.g. PostgreSQL)
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS Cognito, S3, ECS, etc.)
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps and Git
• Knowledge of OGC standards and GDAL

In addition, you are fluent in English. Proficiency in Dutch is an advantage. You communicate easily with colleagues and can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Additional pluses (not required)

Experience with:

• Parquet
• Remote sensing and Earth observation data (aerial and satellite images)
• Parallelisation frameworks (such as Ray)
• Orchestration frameworks (such as Dagster)

What do we offer?

• A versatile position within a growing and sustainable company for 32 to 40 hours per week
• Hybrid working, including two days a week in the office
• An office near the train station and within walking distance of the vibrant centre of Amersfoort
• A dynamic team of colleagues who are passionate about making the world a better and safer place
• An informal working environment with plenty of scope for initiative and personal development
• 25 holidays, with the possibility of buying an extra week
• A salary that matches your experience and background

Are you ready to make an impact?