22 hours ago
QGIS Expert
Nexus Consulting
Hybrid
Contractor
$130,000
Hybrid
Job Overview
Job TitleQGIS Expert
Job TypeContractor
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary$130,000
LocationHybrid
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Job Description
Job Summary
As a QGIS Expert, you will lead full-cycle GIS projects — from raw data acquisition and preprocessing to advanced spatial analysis and polished cartographic outputs. Your structured documentation and explanation of workflow decisions will help AI systems learn expert-level geospatial reasoning.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end QGIS projects from raw spatial data to final map deliverables
- Acquire, clean, validate, and organize diverse geospatial datasets
- Perform spatial analysis, geoprocessing, and data transformations
- Manage projections, coordinate systems, and spatial references to ensure interoperability
- Style and symbolize layers for clarity, interpretability, and professional presentation
- Build advanced layouts and cartographic products while explaining design decisions
- Document workflow processes and analytical reasoning in structured written updates
- Troubleshoot GIS challenges and articulate problem-solving strategies
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Extensive hands-on experience managing full GIS projects using QGIS
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality spatial analyses and professional cartographic outputs
- Deep understanding of spatial data formats, coordinate systems, and GIS principles
- Strong data cleaning, organization, and transformation skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex GIS workflows
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience documenting GIS workflows for training, research, or AI initiatives
- Background collaborating in multidisciplinary GIS or spatial data teams
- Familiarity integrating QGIS with other geospatial tools or scripting environments
Key skills/competency
- QGIS
- GIS Projects
- Spatial Analysis
- Geoprocessing
- Cartography
- Data Acquisition
- Data Transformation
- Workflow Documentation
- Troubleshooting
- Geospatial Reasoning
How to Get Hired at Nexus Consulting
- Research Nexus Consulting's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for QGIS Expert: Highlight extensive QGIS project experience, spatial analysis, and cartographic skills.
- Showcase your portfolio: Provide examples of successful QGIS projects, data transformations, and map deliverables.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss GIS principles, coordinate systems, and workflow troubleshooting.
- Emphasize remote work readiness: Articulate your ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote setting.
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