The Geospatial Data Engineer is responsible for designing systems that ingest, process, and manage large geospatial datasets generated by satellite sensors.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop scalable data pipelines for satellite imagery ingestion and processing.
- Manage large geospatial datasets and optimize storage solutions.
- Integrate geospatial APIs and mapping services into internal platforms.
- Implement data transformation workflows for spectral imagery.
- Maintain metadata standards and spatial indexing for efficient queries.
- Collaborate with scientists and software engineers to improve data access tools.
Requirements
- Degree in Geospatial Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
- 3+ years experience with geospatial technologies.
- Experience with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
- Strong programming skills in Python or Scala.
- Knowledge of PostGIS, GeoJSON, and spatial databases.
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