GIS Data Expert

Devoteam International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 156,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Devoteam International in Riyadh seeks a senior GIS Data Conversion & QA specialist to lead transformation of utilities and infrastructure drawings into Enterprise GIS datasets, ensuring accuracy, topology, connectivity, and data integrity.

You will work closely with GIS teams and clients, applying Python, ArcGIS ModelBuilder and/or FME to automate ETL workflows and validate geodatabases, topology rules, and network relationships in enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on experience in utilities and infrastructure as-built conversion to GIS.
• Strong experience in data extraction, conversion, cleansing, validation, and QA/QC.
• Experience with Enterprise GIS environments and client-facing consulting.
• Native Arabic speaker and available to join ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Convert utilities and infrastructure as-built drawings into structured GIS datasets.
• Perform data extraction, transformation, cleansing, and preparation for Enterprise GIS.
• Conduct GIS validation, QA/QC, and topology/connectivity checks.
• Collaborate with GIS teams and clients on data transformation initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS/Geomatics/Geography

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcGIS Pro

Enterprise Geodatabases

Python

ModelBuilder

FME

Data validation

Topology

Network connectivity

Job description

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in GIS data conversion cleansing validation and quality assurance with a proven track record in converting utilities and infrastructure as-built drawings and data into structured accurate and topologically valid Enterprise GIS datasets The role will involve working closely with GIS teams technical stakeholders and clients to ensure the quality accuracy connectivity and integrity of enterprise GIS data and support utilities and infrastructure data transformation initiatives

GIS Data Conversion & Transformation

Convert utilities and infrastructure as-built drawings and data into structured GIS datasets. Perform data extraction, transformation, cleansing, and preparation for Enterprise GIS environments. Ensure converted datasets comply with defined GIS data models, standards, and specifications.

GIS Data Quality Assurance & Validation

Conduct comprehensive GIS data validation and QA/QC activities. Identify and resolve spatial, attribute, topology, and connectivity issues. Ensure GIS datasets meet defined accuracy, completeness, consistency, and quality requirements. Validate network connectivity and applicable spatial and topological rules.

Utilities & Infrastructure GIS

Work with utilities, infrastructure, and land-related GIS datasets. Understand spatial relationships, network structures, and topological behaviors across utility and infrastructure assets. Apply appropriate validation and connectivity rules to ensure data integrity. Support the development and maintenance of reliable Enterprise GIS datasets.

Enterprise GIS & Geodatabase Management

Work extensively with the Esri ArcGIS ecosystem, particularly ArcGIS Pro and Enterprise Geodatabases. Support the development and implementation of enterprise geodatabase structures. Work with feature classes, relationships, domains, subtypes, topology, and network-related data structures. Ensure GIS data is properly structured and maintained according to enterprise requirements.

GIS Data Automation & Process Improvement

Develop and automate GIS data transformation and ETL workflows using Python, ArcGIS ModelBuilder, and/or FME. Identify opportunities to improve GIS data conversion, validation, and QA/QC processes. Support the optimization and standardization of GIS data management workflows.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education

• Education Bachelor s degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Surveying, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Additional qualifications in GIS or spatial data management are preferred.

Professional Experience

• 7+ years of hands-on experience specifically in utilities and infrastructure as-built conversion to GIS.
• Strong experience in GIS data extraction, conversion, cleansing, validation, and QA/QC.
• Strong experience working with utilities, infrastructure, and land GIS datasets.
• Experience with spatial relationships, topological behaviors, network connectivity, and GIS validation rules.
• Experience working with Enterprise GIS environments.
• Experience in consulting or client-facing environments is preferred.
• Candidates must be native Arabic speakers.
• Ability to join as soon as possible due to the urgency of the requirement.

Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on knowledge of the Esri ArcGIS ecosystem.
• Strong proficiency in ArcGIS Pro.
• Strong experience with Enterprise Geodatabases.
• Knowledge of GIS data conversion, cleansing, validation, and QA/QC.
• Knowledge of GIS topology and network connectivity.
• Experience with Python, ArcGIS ModelBuilder, and/or FME for GIS data transformation and ETL automation is preferred.
• Knowledge of enterprise geodatabase design, including: Feature classes Relationships Domains Subtypes Topology Network-related data structures
• Understanding of satellite imagery types, characteristics, applications, and major satellite imagery/data vendors is preferred.

Certifications

• Esri-related GIS certifications.
• Professional GIS, Geomatics, or related certifications.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and data quality.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Consulting and client-facing mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and support urgent project requirements.

Language Requirements

• English: Professional proficiency.
• Arabic: Native / Fluent.