Geospatial Data Engineer – London or Birmingham

Our client’s Geospatial Team is an award-winning team of Geospatial professionals, providing services focused on the provision of measured survey, data engineering, application development, visualisation and spatial analysis to the property industry.
A multidisciplinary team, they work with innovative systems, equipment and technologies. To make sure they are up to date they host weekly learning lunches and quarterly Geo study days which give the opportunity for combined learning and CPD but also social events.
As part of a growing company our client is looking for a Geospatial Data Engineer whose primary focus will be creating, managing and integrating Spatial and non-spatial; datasets to help deliver property based geospatial solutions. Integral to the team’s success, you will be developing workflows and automations that integrate spatial and nonspatial data stored in SQL Database, APIs and Cloud storage. You will be comfortable using tools such as Safe FME & Microsoft Power automate, with the intent to grow these existing processes into a cloud processing environment

Main tasks:
Ability to create, customise, and maintain ESRI ArcGIS-based applications using the Esri Platform and working in a cloud native environment including Azure cloud storage and headless technologies such as Azure SQL server.
Data manipulation, editing, management, attribution and analysis tasks.
Digitising, Geocoding and Geo referencing data. To support multiple different analysis outputs.
Utilise Model Builder and FME Form and Flow to create and automate ETL and data pipelines.
Use SQL create and modify spatial databases, tables, views, queries, and stored procedures in MSSQL and Postgres /PostGIS. 
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including surveyors, planners, and analysts, to understand project requirements and translating them into technical workflows and deliverables. 
Stay updated with the latest GIS trends and technologies, evaluating their potential applications, and recommending improvements to enhance GIS workflows and processes. 

This job description is not exhaustive, and the jobholder may be required to undertake additional relevant duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the team.
 
What will it take to be successful?
This role would suit a self-starter who can work independently as part of a small supportive data and applications team. and take initiative in implementing GIS solutions. Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously is key to the role. 
Being able to create Esri based applications and dashboards that combine spatial and non-spatial datasets from mobile, geospatial survey and cloud APIs are essential components of the job. You will have previous experience of Data management, processing and analytics and combining spatial and non-spatial data either using Databricks, Azure Data Lakes / MS Fabric, or Using Safe FME Form and Flow.
To help develop our client’s future data architecture, they are looking for candidates experienced in using Python and associated packages, including ArcGIS Python API, and Geopandas, Numpy, or Pytorch.  
Ideally you will have knowledge of integrating Geospatial services with Microsoft Power Platform including use of power apps. Powerbi and power automate.
We understand that not everyone will have all the skills and experience in all the areas above. Therefore, even if you don’t meet all requirements but can demonstrate a passion for GIS and the ability to develop into the role, we would love to hear from you.

This role is hybrid with 2-3 days in the office.

• Reference: HQ00004055
• Location: London or Birmingham
• Salary: up to £30,000
• Job Type: Permanent
• Category: » GIS
• Posted Date:11/09/2024