Geospatial Data Specialist

Morgan McKinley; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in Singapore seeks a Geospatial Data Specialist to oversee collection, validation, and analysis of large-scale geospatial datasets, ensuring timely delivery of accurate maps.

You will coordinate mapping activities, perform routine QA checks, and contribute to autonomous navigation-ready maps, working with transport and other teams. Applicants should have a degree in CS/IT/Geography and 1+ year of geospatial experience, with proficiency in QGIS and data tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Geography or related field.
• 1+ year of relevant geospatial data, mapping, or operations experience.
• Experience with data annotation, marketplace operations, or pilot execution is a plus.
• Familiarity with data sources such as OpenStreetMap and proficiency in QGIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather geospatial information using proprietary platforms and internal tools.
• Monitor, analyze, and grade large datasets through validation processes.
• Oversee daily mapping activities and ensure timely, accurate outputs.
• Conduct routine quality checks including translation and transcription when required.
• Contribute to high-precision maps suitable for autonomous navigation.
• Collaborate with transport and other teams to drive project execution.
• Assist in pilot programs and scaling activities for merchant intelligence.
• Provide analytical support and prepare reports for leaders.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Data QA

SOP creation

Root-cause analysis

Continuous process improvement

QGIS

Excel/Sheets

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Geography

Tools

QGIS

OpenStreetMap

Excel/Sheets

Job description

We are seeking a Geospatial Data Specialist. In this role, you will oversee the collection, validation, and analysis of large-scale geospatial datasets, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of high-quality mapping outputs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather geospatial information using proprietary platforms and internal tools.
• Monitor, analyze, and grade large datasets through consistent validation processes.
• Oversee and coordinate daily mapping activities, ensuring timely delivery of accurate, high-quality outputs.
• Conduct routine quality checks, including translation and transcription tasks when required.
• Contribute to the development of high-precision maps suitable for autonomous navigation.
• Work closely with transport and other functional teams to drive project execution.
• Assist in pilot programs and scaling activities related to merchant intelligence.
• Provide analytical support and prepare reports for team leaders and managers.
• Strictly adhere to internal confidentiality standards and policies when handling, storing, and sharing data.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Geography, or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in geospatial data, mapping, or related operations.
• Background in operations, geospatial data, mapping, data annotation, marketplace operations, or pilot execution.
• Strong enthusiasm for maps, paired with analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Skilled in SOP creation, QA frameworks, root-cause analysis, and continuous process optimization.
• Familiarity with data sources such as OpenStreetMap is advantageous; proficiency in QGIS and spreadsheet tools (Excel/Sheets) is a plus.