GIS Data Engineer II

What's the role?
The GIS Data Engineer supports on the design, execution and improvements of complex integration processes, mentoring junior team-members and in certain cases, possibly having a limited number of direct reports, but always having 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
• Ability to assess and manage risks of complex bulk integration efforts, realizing that as data amounts are high, risks are high.
• Provide extensive GIS and spatial data consultancy, especially focused on bulk source integration efforts and process improvements.
• Independently identify improvement and innovation opportunities and when applicable, drive them into the organization, dealing with possible resistance on the way.
• Lead and participate in departmental and cross-functional projects, which will help to increase efficiency, quality and/or reduce costs. Apply influence within group.
• Maturing engineering and consultancy mindset with focus on value and cost efficiency. Deliver what is needed as end result (not necessarily what was requested at the beginning).
• Maintain a good understanding of relevant technologies and initiatives, and knowledge of the HERE Database content and product specification including various tools and technologies utilized for database creation and maintenance in general, E2E.
• Design and apply technology in strategic and tactical ways to improve GIS Data Engineering processes, tools and scope. Use experience to recommend improvements for existing processes and tools.
• Develop broad experience of projects and processes; re-engineer new process workflows if needed.
• Act with empathy and integrity among inter-departmental peers, so that Data Integration insight and advice reaches target. Has a developed network of people in the department. Sees bigger E2E picture.
• 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?

• Any Post Graduate or Graduate degree preferred in computer science, geodesy, geography or 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 very 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. Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel.