GIS Data Engineer
Location: Greenwood Village, CO
Job Type: Contract To Hire
Company: IDR
Category: Business Intelligence and Analytics
Job Description Apply Now
The GIS Data Engineer role is a pivotal position for professionals passionate about the intersection of large-scale data engineering and geospatial technologies. As a GIS Data Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work with a forward-thinking team that specializes in Big Data and geospatial data processing, leveraging advanced tools and cloud services to deliver efficient, high-impact solutions. This full-time position offers an exciting pathway to innovate, optimize, and maintain complex data systems, particularly focusing on spatial information in a cloud environment.
As a GIS Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in architecting, integrating, and optimizing data pipelines that handle significant volumes of spatial data. Utilizing your expertise in AWS and GIS platforms, you will be responsible for ensuring data accuracy, developing automated monitoring systems, and implementing best practices in data engineering workflows. The position offers a unique blend of hands-on technical responsibilities and collaborative teamwork, providing ample opportunities to expand your skills and make a substantial impact within the organization.
Working in Greenwood Village, CO, you will benefit from being part of a vibrant community known for its innovative technology companies and high quality of life. The GIS Data Engineer position is ideal for those who thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and are eager to contribute to cutting-edge solutions in data ingestion, transformation, and optimization. If you are motivated to take on new challenges and drive data excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
GIS Data Engineer - Summary- Full-time position focusing on Big Data and geospatial data processing.
- Key role in optimizing, building, and maintaining large-scale spatial data pipelines using AWS and major GIS technologies.
- Opportunities for career growth in an innovative and supportive team environment.
- Monitor ETL processes to ensure data accuracy and completeness for large-scale datasets, focusing on geospatial data.
- Design and integrate new spatial datasets into existing data pipelines, ensuring seamless data flow and transformation.
- Optimize and tune data workflows in AWS environments for improved performance and cost-efficiency.
- Develop and implement automated monitoring systems to maintain ongoing data pipeline health and integrity.
- Engage in collaborative code reviews, advocating for and establishing best practices in data engineering across the team.
- Troubleshoot data issues, identify areas for process improvement, and execute enhancements to support data pipeline scalability and reliability.
- Competitive compensation package, reflective of industry standards for GIS Data Engineer roles.
- Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, and more.
- Access to an Employee Stock Ownership Program, supporting long-term financial growth and stability.
- Life Insurance and additional benefits to support your overall well-being.
- Dedicated Engagement Manager committed to your career success and satisfaction.
- Recognition as part of a team with a proven track record, including ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner for 12 consecutive years.
- Minimum of 7 years of professional experience as a Data Engineer, with a strong focus on spatial or geospatial data.
- Proficiency in Big Data technologies, including SQL, Python, Spark or Scala, and AWS services such as S3, EMR, Step Functions, and Airflow.
- Extensive experience with spatial/geospatial data platforms such as PostGIS, Oracle Spatial, SQL Server Spatial, or BigQuery GIS.
- Knowledge of data encryption, transformation, and optimization for cost-effective cloud computing.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot data issues, improve data processes, and implement industry best practices.
- Detail-oriented professional with a passion for geospatial data engineering and cloud technologies.
- Strong communicator and collaborator, capable of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Proactive problem-solver with a drive to enhance data pipeline efficiency and reliability.
- Adaptable to new technologies and eager to contribute to the advancement of data engineering practices.
- Committed to continuous learning and professional development within the GIS and Big Data space.
- The GIS Data Engineer position is part of a dynamic organization with over 25 years of industry experience across multiple markets.
- Employees are invited to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status for compliance with civil rights laws; participation is optional and confidential.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
- The company is committed to upholding all applicable legal and regulatory requirements concerning equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination.
Take the next step in your career as a GIS Data Engineer and join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Click the job application button to apply now and become part of a leading organization in geospatial data engineering.