GIS Analyst

The role involves performing GIS analyst activities.

Responsibilities

· Assemble and present analysis of geospatial data coverage and quality, for suitability testing of source datasets.

· Extract, query, analyze and produce visualizations for geographic boundaries and other geospatial data types.

· Develop bash shell, python and SQL code to perform spatial data extraction and analysis.

· Manage code and code documentation in GitHub, performing peer review of team member contributions.

· Setup territory projects for territory feature custom editing.

· Produce technical documentation for address formatting requirements in collaboration with subject matter experts.

· Produce and maintain address formatting rulesets for countries globally, using internal applications.

· Test, review and generate reports on data and address formatting changes.

· Document processes and steps to complete tasks.

· Apply Agile software development practices for managing tasks and sprint stories.

· File bug reports for tools and software issues

· 2+ years training/college or working experience in mapping, GIS, and spatial analysis.

· Use of GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, PostgreSQL/PostGIS to process geospatial data and analyze layers of data relevant to mapping applications.

· Ability to write and run Snowflake/Postgres SQL queries to analyze data results.

· Knowledge of administrative, census, postal and regional geographies and their use in commercial mapping applications.

· Ability to analyze addressing datasets in a variety of formats (e.g. CSV, shapefile and JSON) and identify postal related layers (e.g. localities and dependent localities) required for address geocoding.

· Ability to research and troubleshoot issues in maps data to improve data quality and geocoding accuracy.

· Understanding of and experience using GitHub for code revision management.

· Ability to write Linux commands for basic data processing and GIT repo maintenance.

· Ability to read, understand, apply and contribute modifications to technical data specifications.

· Ability to identify and propose task optimizations to improve process workflows.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting and summarizing detailed analysis.

· Able to work both in a team or independently when required.

· Experience in data localization and understanding semantics in other languages is a bonus but not required.

· Ability to follow and question complex procedural instructions in English that may have gaps, ambiguities, contradictions or other imperfections typical of early-stage piloting.

· Ability to work full-time on location as required

RMSI’s AI-powered spatial intelligence solutions in mapping, asset integrity, network optimization, and climate risk modeling help organization enable operational autonomy, and drive sustainable growth.

With a workforce of over 6000 employees, RMSI stands as one of the largest employers in the geospatial industry and is consistently recognized as a top employer. Our operations include three state-of-the-art development centers in India and six fully owned international subsidiaries in the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, the Middle East, and Bahrain.