GIS Tools Lead — AI-Driven Data & Tools

Cognizant; Kraków; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in Kraków is seeking a Tools Technical Lead to oversee the creation and maintenance of systems that ensure data excellence for our flagship Geo offerings, with a focus on the main mapping product and production-ready tool transitions.

You will act as a key technical consultant, lead cross‑functional teams, design and implement AI-enabled tools, manage updates and testing, write code, build dashboards, and mentor peers in a fast‑moving, high‑pressure environment.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of experience leading large-scale geographic data products.
• Experience with AI solutions and prompt engineering.
• Knowledge of modern AI capabilities and LLM APIs.
• Experience implementing FME-based solutions.
• Experience managing ESRI Enterprise.
• Advanced GIS and data pipeline integration.
• Python and SQL proficiency.
• JavaScript or frontend tooling proficiency.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership in high-pressure settings.
• Experience with GitHub and Vertex AI.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and resolution of tools and software problems.
• Be the main technical expert advising Geo teams and the client.
• Define reporting and tracking of bugs and communicate with leadership.
• Plan and coordinate tool updates with risk checks.
• Lead testing for new features and fixes.
• Write high-quality code and set coding standards.
• Build new tools and dashboards for efficiency.
• Implement AI solutions to enhance tools and drive efficiency.
• Solve global tech issues on Linux and Windows.
• Manage advanced support processes for bugs and performance issues.
• Implementing FME-based solutions.
• Managing ESRI Enterprise.

Skills

GIS leadership

Python

SQL

JavaScript

AI solutions

Prompt engineering

Cloud/CLI

LLM APIs

GitHub

ArcGIS

FME

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

GitHub

Vertex AI

ArcGIS

FME

ESRI Enterprise

Linux/Windows

Job description

Cognizant in Kraków is seeking a Tools Technical Lead to oversee the creation and maintenance of systems that ensure data excellence for our flagship Geo offerings, with a focus on the main mapping product and production-ready tool transitions.

You will act as a key technical consultant, lead cross‑functional teams, design and implement AI-enabled tools, manage updates and testing, write code, build dashboards, and mentor peers in a fast‑moving, high‑pressure environment.