Geospatial Data Technician

Cognizant Technology Solutions Poland Sp. z o.o.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Poland Sp. z o.o. is seeking a Geospatial Data Technician to assess, manipulate and modify geospatial third party data sets.

Experience in GIS data processing is required including ArcGIS, QGIS, with a focus on data quality and accuracy and strong customer-oriented collaboration with external GIS partners. On-site in Cracow, Poland, working hours 9AM-5PM, the role emphasizes independent problem solving, attention to detail, and teamwork to ensure mapping workflows

Qualifications

• Proficiency of English on at least B2 level.
• Experience in GIS data processing.
• Ability to analyze the components of a shapefile and other standard formats for data quality.
• Recognize appropriate data projection for data sets based on location and standards.
• A positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward partners at all times.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot problems with minimal oversight.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manipulate geospatial data sets in ArcGIS/QGIS/relevant mapping software.
• Evaluate geospatial data sets for freshness, quality and accuracy.
• Research open source geospatial base map data sets and evaluate for quality.
• Respond to geospatial data providers questions using industry knowledge and customer care.
• Use mapping tools and GIS experience to continually improve mapping accuracy and edits.
• Analyze mapping data and make decisions based on policy to complete mapping workflows.
• Run QA tools.
• Enter key mapping metadata and other information as requested with high accuracy.
• Proactively identify and raise systemic problems with tools or processes.

Skills

GIS data processing

English (B2)

Data quality analysis

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer interaction

ArcGIS usage

QGIS usage

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency of English on at least B2 level,


• Experience in GIS data processing,


• Ability to analyze the components of a shapefile and other standard formats for data quality,


• Recognize appropriate data projection for data sets based on location and standards,


• A positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward partners at all times,


• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot problems with minimal oversight,


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,


• Attention to detail,


• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure,


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working model: On-site (Cracow, Poland)

Working hours: 9AM-5PM

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Geospatial Data Technician is responsible for assessing, manipulating and modifying geospatial third party data sets. Experience in GIS data processing is required including coursework and/or previous work in ArcGIS, QGIS. This role includes a customer experience component that involves interaction with our external GIS professional partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manipulate geospatial data sets in ArcGIS/QGIS/relevant mapping software,


• Evaluate geospatial data sets for freshness, quality and accuracy,


• Research open source geospatial base map data sets and evaluate for quality,


• Respond to geospatial data providers questions using industry knowledge and customer care,


• Use mapping tools and GIS experience to continually improve mapping accuracy and edits,


• Analyze mapping data and make decisions based on policy to complete mapping workflows,


• Run QA tools,


• Enter key mapping metadata and other information as requested with high accuracy,
  


• Proactively identify and raise systemic problems with tools or processes.