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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # GIS Analyst - **Company:** RMSI Inc - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, ArcGIS (Software), Bash Shell, Software Documentation, Github, JSON, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Linux Commands, PostGIS, Quantum GIS (QGIS), Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Spatial Data Infrastructures, SQL Databases, Technical Data Management Systems, Snowflake, Git, Bug Reporting, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=411a3f5aad65bf6d ## About the Role · 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 ## Description The role involves performing GIS analyst activities. 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