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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Country Mapping Specialist - South Korea - **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $60,000.0 - $86,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Keyhole Markup Languages, Geographic Information Systems, Data Analysis, ArcGIS (Software), Spreadsheets, Google Earth, Google Maps, Linux System Administration, Pivot Tables, Quantum GIS (QGIS), SQL Databases - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/C1A89FF7B8DD482CA3FAD8FF41D5A7E4/job/ ## About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and internet-savvy Country Mapping Specialist with native-level fluency and a profound understanding of South Korea . In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with engineering and operations teams at every stage of the mapping lifecycle. You will be instrumental in the creation, maintenance, and strategic enhancement of Google Maps, directly impacting map quality and the overall experience for millions of local users. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with an exceptional eye for detail, strong cross-functional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with rigorous deadlines. Please note that this role is fully onsite in Bothell, WA. Only local candidates will be considered ., * Language Proficiency: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Korean (Native or bilingual proficiency required). * Cultural & Geographic Expertise: Deep understanding of South Korea's cultural nuances, naming conventions, and local administrative divisions. * Execution & Time Management: Proven ability to deliver projects with the highest standards of quality and accuracy under aggressive deadlines. * Problem-Solving: Creative and analytical thinker who can comfortably navigate ambiguity and solve complex data anomalies while achieving team goals. * Collaboration: A dedicated team player with a resilient, solution-oriented attitude. * Education: University Degree or equivalent practical experience. * Technical Skills: Proficiency in multiple languages is a plus. Foundational experience with SQL, Linux environments, and advanced spreadsheets (e.g., VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) is highly preferred. * Geospatial Knowledge: Familiarity with mapping and geospatial systems, including Google Earth, KML, ArcGIS, or QGIS. * Local Residency: 5+ years of recent residency in South Korea with extensive, practical knowledge of the country's unique road networks, transit systems, and addresses. ## Description As a Korean Country Specialist, your responsibilities may include any or all of the following: * Data Analysis & Evaluation: Evaluate complex geographic data sets, imagery, and map layers for South Korea, providing detailed analysis and actionable insights to management * Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous quality control on new product features and map rollouts. Provide timely, constructive, and highly specific feedback to engineering and operations teams. * Linguistic & Local Expertise: Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for South Korea. Provide ongoing linguistic, cultural, and localized geographic support to various cross-functional client teams. * User Experience Optimization: Interpret local customer feedback, monitor regional user satisfaction, and help drive programmatic updates to continually improve the end-user experience in Korea. * Process Improvement: Diagnose inefficiencies in current mapping workflows, optimize existing processes, and provide ongoing technical feedback on internal tools. * Documentation: Create, update, and maintain comprehensive documentation, localization guidelines, and resources relevant to the Korean market. ## Related Videos - [Location Verification without GPS?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1184-location-verification-without-gps) - [Launching a marketplace on-time: A lesson in taking shortcuts using spreadsheets!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/477-launching-a-marketplace-on-time-a-lesson-in-taking-shortcuts-using-spreadsheets) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) - [Supercharge Agentic AI Apps: A DevEx-Driven Approach to Cloud-Native Scaffolding](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1604-supercharge-agentic-ai-apps-a-devex-driven-approach-to-cloud-native-scaffolding) - [Local Candidates vs International Talent - Building the Very Best Dev Team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1067-local-candidates-vs-international-talent-building-the-very-best-dev-team) ## Related Articles - [Software Developer Salary in South Africa](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/232-software-developer-salary-in-south-africa) - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany) - [Frontend Developer Salary in South Africa](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/234-frontend-developer-salary-in-south-africa) - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025)