Geospatial Data Technician: ArcGIS/QGIS Specialist (Krakow)

Cognizant; Kraków; On-site; PLN 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multisport Card

LuxMed medical care (including dental)

Life insurance

Cafeteria benefits

Language courses

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Geospatial Data Technician for an on-site role in Cracow, Poland. Responsibilities include manipulating and validating geospatial data using ArcGIS and QGIS, with emphasis on data quality and mapping accuracy.

You will interact with external GIS partners and ensure timely, accurate metadata entry. Requirements include English proficiency at B2 level and experience in GIS data processing.

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.

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

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Geospatial Data Technician for an on-site role in Cracow, Poland. Responsibilities include manipulating and validating geospatial data using ArcGIS and QGIS, with emphasis on data quality and mapping accuracy.

You will interact with external GIS partners and ensure timely, accurate metadata entry. Requirements include English proficiency at B2 level and experience in GIS data processing.