Junior GIS Data Configuration Specialist

Cognizant; Kraków; On-site; PLN 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multisport Card

LuxMed healthcare

Life insurance

Career development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Cognizant Kraków is seeking a Junior GIS Data Configuration Specialist to execute data processing workflows for partner-provided content, ensuring real-time information such as road closures is ingested and displayed accurately.

You will work with JSON/XML data formats, apply GIS basics, and collaborate with data providers to troubleshoot issues, maintaining high data quality under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of English at least B2.
• Foundational GIS data and map-based workflows.
• Familiarity with JSON and XML is a plus.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with data accuracy.
• Professional attitude with partners and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Configure new requests to translate third-party data into the platform's internal format for visualization.
• Analyze incoming data structures (JSON/XML) to derive actionable insights.
• Collaborate with partners to troubleshoot, test, and fix data issues.
• Apply foundational GIS knowledge to verify spatial features and data configuration.
• Query data using SQL for analysis and verification.
• Investigate configuration errors and perform standard data processing workflows.
• Maintain attention to detail and deliver accurate results.
• Work independently and in a team, raising systemic issues when needed.
• Contribute to failure analysis to identify root causes of problems.

Skills

GIS data

SQL

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

JSON

XML

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Junior GIS Data Configuration Specialist is primarily responsible for the execution of data processing workflows for partner-provided content. This role ensures that crucial real-time information - such as road closures and temporary restrictions is correctly ingested, processed, and accurately displayed online. As part of the responsibilities, the operator will be required to communicate with the data provider in the event of issues with the received data.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Configure new requests to correctly translate third-party data into the platform’s internal format for effective visualization including the optimization of existing ones.
• Analyze the structure of incoming data, which is typically presented in standardized formats (e.g., internal schemas, JSON, and XML), to derive actionable insights.
• Engage and collaborate directly with partners to troubleshoot, test, and fix data issues.
• Apply foundational GIS knowledge to identify and verify the correct spatial features on the map, ensuring accurate data configuration and visualization.
• Familiarity with SQL for data querying and analysis.
• Investigate and troubleshoot configuration errors.
• Execute standard data analysis and processing workflows.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactively identify and raise systemic problems with tools or processes.
• Contribute to in-depth failure analysis to determine the root cause of problems or incorrect edits.

REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of the English language on at least a B2 level.
• Foundational knowledge of GIS data and map-based workflows.
• Familiarity with data structures, including JSON and XML, is a plus.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a high focus on detail and data accuracy.
• A positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward internal and external partners at all times.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work effectively and accurately under deadlines and pressure.

WE OFFER

• Extensive benefits package: Multisport Card, LuxMed medical healthcare including dental care, life insurance, cafeteria benefits,
• Open-minded and multinational environment,
• Opportunity to be part of a global organization focused on development,
• Professional development and clear career path,
• Training & development opportunities including language courses.