Geospatial Technology Lead

Businessinsights; Sedona (AZ); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialized software development company is seeking a Geospatial Technology Lead to oversee software solutions and guide technical decisions. This role involves working remotely with a talented team, focusing on innovative geospatial technologies and enhancing skills while offering opportunities for growth and continuous learning.

Benefits

Indefinite contract

100% remote work

Opportunities for continuous learning

Qualifications

• 7+ years in geospatial technology and software development.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Deep expertise in geospatial tools and cloud architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team to develop scalable geospatial solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor team members.
• Drive evolution of geospatial services.

Skills

Geospatial data processing

Geospatial analysis

Data visualization tools

Cloud architecture

API design

Distributed geospatial data processing

Computer vision

Data pipeline design

Data quality assurance

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PostGIS

Mapbox

QGIS

ArcGIS

Spark

GeoSpark/Sedona

Job description

Business Insights is a specialized software development company. We are currently looking to add a Geospatial Technology Lead to our team.

Our goal is to provide highly qualified technology solutions in an innovative environment with a diverse team of skilled engineers. We offer an enriching, collaborative work environment where you can learn and grow as a software developer while working on meaningful projects.

You will have the opportunity to work with important clients across different sectors and enhance your skills in creating innovative solutions.

What is our mission?

Design, develop, and ensure the quality of software solutions to meet requirements and standards, including creating, documenting, and testing comprehensive test plans.

Provide technical leadership for our geospatial technology stack, guiding architecture decisions and establishing best practices.

Lead a cross-functional team of developers, data scientists, and geospatial specialists to build scalable solutions.

Drive the evolution of our geospatial services, including hazard scoring, satellite imagery analysis via computer vision, and post-catastrophe event analysis.

Design and optimize APIs and data products for internal stakeholders and external clients.

Collaborate with product managers to translate business needs into technical specifications and plans.

Work with architects and the CTO to define scalable architectures aligned with platform principles.

Mentor and develop technical talent within the team, fostering innovation.

Evaluate emerging geospatial technologies and advise on strategic adoption to maintain a competitive edge.

What do we need from you?

• 7+ years of experience in geospatial technology and software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Deep expertise in geospatial data processing, analysis, and visualization tools (e.g., PostGIS, Mapbox, QGIS, ArcGIS, Carto, Felt).
• Strong background in cloud architecture (AWS) and API design for geospatial applications.
• Experience with distributed geospatial data processing, big data tools (Spark, GeoSpark/Sedona).
• Proficiency in designing data pipelines for geospatial data ingestion and analysis.
• Knowledge of geospatial data storage solutions like PostGIS.
• Ability to ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance.
• Experience with computer vision techniques for satellite or aerial imagery.
• Knowledge of natural catastrophe modeling is a plus.
• Familiarity with insurance industry terminology and workflows is highly valuable.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, GIS, or related field; Master's preferred.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Leadership and mentorship capabilities.

What to expect being on our team?

• Indefinite contract.
• 100% remote work.
• Opportunities for continuous learning.

If you're interested, apply now and let's meet! Don't wait more!