Sr GIS Data Engineer (temp contract)

Here; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech and data firm in Eindhoven is seeking a motivated GIS Data Engineer. This role involves design and optimization of data engineering pipelines and collaboration with teams to enhance spatial data processing. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in GIS and cloud technologies, proficiency in Python, and strong skills in data transformation. The company offers a flexible working environment and competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

Flexible working hours

Great work-life balance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with modern GIS and cloud technologies.
• Strong skills in data transformation and integration across multiple databases.
• Proficiency in Python and solid experience with ArcGIS or QGIS.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize data engineering pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Analytics and AI Engineering.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data conversions and database issues.

Skills

Data analytics

Data transformation

GIS technologies

AI automation

Cloud technologies

Python

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Geoinformatics, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

FME

AWS

GitLab

Job description

What's the role?

As aGIS Data Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the next generation of spatial data processing at HERE. You will work with a variety of spatial and non-spatial data sources including Repetitive Sources, APIs, and RSD Sensor Data to design, build, and operate advanced data integration pipelines. Acting as a technical project owner, you’ll help drive the evolution of HERE’sUnified Map MaintenanceandAI-driven source processing ecosystem.

In this role, you will:

• Design, build, and optimizedata engineering pipelines that transform and integrate diverse data sources into HERE’s map databases and related products.

• Leverage modern technologiessuch asPython, SQL, FME, ArcGIS, QGIS, andcloud-based APIs, as well as emerging frameworks fordata automation, confidence scoring, and semantic integration.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teamsin Analytics and AI Engineering to develop components of theUnified Content Store, enabling intelligent cross-referencing and confidence indexing of spatial data.

• Advance the evolution toward Agentic AI, developing data flows that allow systems to reason over spatial content, detect change, and trigger automated updates.

• Contribute to Gen3 initiativessuch asSmart Edge Detections, integrating sensor-based sign detections from external vendors via secure APIs.

• Continuously improve processesthrough automation, re-engineering, and innovation to ensure scalability, high data quality, and readiness for AI-native workflows.

• Monitor and troubleshootdata conversions, bulk updates, and system-level database issues, driving corrective actions and long-term performance improvements.

You are passionate about combiningGIS expertise, data engineering, and AI automationto redefine how spatial data is collected, interpreted, and transformed into living, intelligent maps.

Who are you?

You are a motivated and curious GIS Data Engineer with a passion for data, automation, and emerging technologies. You combine strong analytical thinking with hands‑on technical skills to design and operate scalable spatial data solutions in a cloud environment.

Your background includes:

• A degree inComputer Science,Geoinformatics, or a related technical field

• Proven experience indata analyticsand data‑driven problem solving

• 5+ years of experienceworking with modern GIS and cloud technologies (web services, big data, distributed systems)

• Strong skills indata transformation and integrationacross multiple databases (Oracle, File Geodatabase, PostgreSQL/PostGIS)

• Proficiency inPython(other programming languages are a plus)

• Solid experience withArcGIS, QGIS, or FMEfor spatial data processing

• Familiarity withGitLaband collaborative development workflows

• Experience inAWS architecture and application deployment, with growing knowledge of services such asLambda, S3, SNS, and SQS

• Interest inAI-driven automationand contributing to intelligent, self‑learning GIS systems

What we offer?

• Work with cutting edge, modern technologies
• Fantastic & talented people from 60+ countries worldwide
• Great coworkers and an international environment
• Flexible working hours
• A great work‑life balance
• Competitive salary plus bonus

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As part of HERE Technologies employment process, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment screening process. This offer and any related claims are subject to the successful completion of a pre‑employment screening. This will involve employment, education, and criminal verification if applicable.

HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Who are we?

HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes – from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely.

At HERE we take it upon ourselves to be the change we wish to see. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity and foster inclusion to improve people’s lives. If you are inspired by an open world and driven to create positive change, join us. Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel.