GIS Data Engineer II

What's the role?

The GIS Data Engineer supports the design, execution, and improvements of complex integration processes, mentoring junior team members and possibly having a limited number of direct reports, always with a passion for data.

Main Responsibilities

• Independently lead and execute complex data engineering projects, design new end-to-end processes for the conversion and use of external digital sources in the creation and maintenance of the HERE databases and related products.
• Leverage data engineering technologies like AWS Services, FME, ArcGIS, Python, SQL, QGIS, and others to transform and integrate complex data or create products.
• Assess and manage risks of complex bulk integration efforts, recognizing that high data amounts lead to high risks.
• Provide extensive GIS and spatial data consultancy, especially focused on bulk source integration efforts and process improvements.
• Identify improvement and innovation opportunities and drive them into the organization, managing possible resistance.
• Lead and participate in departmental and cross-functional projects to increase efficiency, quality, and reduce costs.
• Mature engineering and consultancy mindset focused on value and cost efficiency, delivering necessary end results.
• Maintain a good understanding of relevant technologies and initiatives, including HERE Database content and product specifications.
• Design and apply technology strategically and tactically to improve GIS Data Engineering processes, tools, and scope.
• Develop broad experience of projects and processes; re-engineer new process workflows if needed.
• Act with empathy and integrity among inter-departmental peers to ensure Data Integration insight and advice reaches the target.
• Detect problems with data conversion, bulk updates, or the Map databases and act on them.
• Mentor and support junior GIS Data Engineers.

Who are you?

• Post Graduate or Graduate degree preferred in computer science, geodesy, geography, or a related field.
• 3+ years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and related work experience; certification desired.
• Demonstrated experience with ArcGIS & FME or similar spatial tools.
• Strong familiarity with programming and scripting (SQL, Python) and ability to learn other tools and programming languages.
• Demonstrated experience with AWS Services.
• Mastery of GIS Data engineering tools and processes.
• Ability to customize solutions outside of off-the-shelf tools and solve complex data problems.
• Understanding and ability to write into formats such as XML, PostgresDB, GeoJSON, LRP, FGDB.
• Experience with the HERE databases and products.
• Fluent communication in English.

HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Who are we?

HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes – from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely.

At HERE, we take it upon ourselves to be the change we wish to see. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity, and foster inclusion to improve people’s lives. If you are inspired by an open world and driven to create positive change, join us.