Geospatial Data Engineer

Mitigrate; Oslo; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A climate technology startup in Oslo is seeking a Geospatial Data Engineer to manage and analyze geospatial data. You will develop scalable pipelines and integrate APIs, playing a key role in supporting climate risk reduction efforts. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and experience in geospatial data engineering, with skills in Python and AWS. This position offers career growth opportunities and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity

Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in geospatial data engineering or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of geospatial data formats and processing techniques.
• Experience managing cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust pipelines for geospatial datasets.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in data workflows.
• Build and maintain APIs for data integration.

Skills

Python

Xarray

Geopandas

rasterio

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Geoinformatics, or related field

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Job description

About Mitigrate

Mitigrate is a VC-backed ClimateTech and InsurTech SaaS startup providing automated analyses to guide preventive measures for reducing climate risks in real estate. Our platform integrates high-resolution satellite imagery, machine learning, and optimisation algorithms to predict and prioritise over 40 climate-positive measures for mitigating risks. Our clients include insurance companies, banks, and municipalities, and our work spans individual assets and large property portfolios. Recognised as one of Europe’s most innovative InsurTech startups, Mitigrate has been part of the Lloyd’s Lab accelerator in London and has secured a Horizon EU project for insurance product innovation.

Position overview

As a Geospatial Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in managing, processing, and analysing geospatial data to support Mitigrate's mission of reducing climate risks. Working with cross-functional teams, you will develop scalable data pipelines, integrate APIs, and contribute to the company’s remote sensing and geospatial analysis capabilities. This role is intended for someone interested to grow rapidly into a mentoring and managing role in the short to mid term.

Key responsibilities

• Data pipeline development: Design and implement robust pipelines to process large-scale geospatial datasets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in geospatial data workflows.
• Integration and automation: Build and maintain APIs for seamless data integration with front-end systems and third-party platforms.
• Implement and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS using Terraform to support geospatial processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with software engineers, data scientists, and product teams to gather and refine requirements for geospatial projects.
• Opportunity to quickly grow into a mentoring role to colleagues and manage a team in the mid term.
• Quality assurance and innovation: Write high-quality, maintainable code, prioritising best practices such as code reviews and testing.
• Stay updated on emerging trends in geospatial engineering, remote sensing, and related fields.

Qualifications

• Core requirements – Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Geoinformatics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1-2 years of experience in geospatial data engineering or similar roles.
• Proficiency in Python and libraries like Xarray, Geopandas, and rasterio.
• Strong understanding of geospatial data formats and processing techniques.
• Experience managing cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS and Terraform.
• Skills and attributes: Excellent problem-solving and debugging abilities; Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Bonus skills – Experience with AI-based software development; Background in developing enterprise software backends.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and equity in a fast-growing startup.
• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies, including AI, machine learning, and remote sensing.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
• Career growth opportunities within Mitigrate.