GIS Testing/Validation Lead

Responsibilities

-Develop, update and maintain accurate geospatial datasets and maps

-Perform spatial analysis to support business and project requirements

-Ensure data quality, consistency and compliance with defined GIS standards

-Collaborate with business, engineering and project teams to understand GIS needs

-Adhere to project timelines, SLAs and documentation standards

-Participate in reviews, audits and continuous improvement initiatives

-Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

-High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

-Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

-Adaptability to changing requirements and priorities

-Ownership, accountability and proactive attitude

-Willingness to learn new GIS technologies and best practices

-Ability to clearly explain GIS concepts and analysis to non-technical stakeholders

-Effective written communication for reports, documentation and process guides

-Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills

-Confident in participating in meetings, discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions

-Ability to raise risks, issues and dependencies in a timely and professional manner

Additional Responsibilities

Good to have skills:

SQL, API Testing, Test Automation, CI/CD, Spatial Databases

Technical and Professional Requirements

-Proficiency in GIS tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, Smallworld or equivalent platforms

-Strong understanding of spatial data models, projections, coordinate systems, and geodatabases

-Experience with spatial analysis, geoprocessing, and map creation

-Knowledge of SQL and working with spatial databases (PostGIS, Oracle Spatial, SQL Server)

-Ability to work with multiple data formats (shapefiles, raster, CAD, GPS data, GeoJSON)

Preferred Skills

• GIS Tools MapInfo Professional
• Verification & Validation

Educational Requirements

Bachelor of Engineering