Geographic Information System Specialist | 65/hr Remote
Posted Today by Crossing Hurdles
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
EMEA
Summary: The QGIS Expert role involves leading GIS projects using QGIS, encompassing data acquisition, cleaning, and cartographic output production. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage complex geospatial challenges independently in a remote setting. The expert will document workflows and ensure data accuracy while producing high-quality spatial analyses. This role is suited for individuals with extensive experience in GIS project management and a solid understanding of spatial data formats and systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end GIS projects in QGIS, from raw spatial data acquisition and cleaning to final cartographic outputs.
- Document workflows and reasoning while performing data management, spatial analysis, and map production tasks.
- Organize, clean, and validate spatial datasets to ensure high accuracy and consistency.
- Manage coordinate systems, projections, and spatial references to maintain data interoperability.
- Style and symbolize map layers for clarity, interpretability, and professional presentation.
- Build advanced layouts and cartographic products while explaining design decisions.
- Troubleshoot GIS workflow issues and clearly articulate problem-solving approaches.
Key Skills:
- Extensive hands-on experience independently managing full GIS projects in QGIS.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality spatial analyses and cartographic outputs.
- Strong understanding of spatial data formats, coordinate systems, and projection systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain technical decisions clearly.
- Strong data cleaning, organization, and transformation skills within GIS workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex geospatial challenges.
- Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment with consistent documentation practices.
Salary (Rate): £65.00/hr
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Position: QGIS Expert
Type: Hourly contract
Compensation: $19–$65/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end GIS projects in QGIS, from raw spatial data acquisition and cleaning to final cartographic outputs.
- Document workflows and reasoning while performing data management, spatial analysis, and map production tasks.
- Organize, clean, and validate spatial datasets to ensure high accuracy and consistency.
- Manage coordinate systems, projections, and spatial references to maintain data interoperability.
- Style and symbolize map layers for clarity, interpretability, and professional presentation.
- Build advanced layouts and cartographic products while explaining design decisions.
- Troubleshoot GIS workflow issues and clearly articulate problem-solving approaches.
Requirements
- Extensive hands-on experience independently managing full GIS projects in QGIS.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality spatial analyses and cartographic outputs.
- Strong understanding of spatial data formats, coordinate systems, and projection systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain technical decisions clearly.
- Strong data cleaning, organization, and transformation skills within GIS workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex geospatial challenges.
- Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment with consistent documentation practices.
Application Process (Takes 20 Min)
- Upload resume
- Interview (15 min)
- Submit form