GIS Specialist job in Pune. at EdgeVantage

Job Description*

Key Responsibilities • Geospatial Data Layer Development • Create and integrate three primary geospatial layers: • Land Parcels: Property boundaries and fi eld divisions • Vegetation Status: Real-time crop health and vigor mapping • Soil Types: Soil classifi cation and characteristics mapping • Ensure all layers are clean, well-structured, and ready for production use • GIS Software Implementation • Work with QGIS and/or ArcGIS for desktop geospatial processing • Export data in formats compatible with web mapping frameworks (Leaflet, Mapbox, or similar) • Ensure seamless integration between desktop GIS and web mapping stacks • Map Design &amp; User Experience • Design intuitive symbology and styling that clearly differentiates: • Vegetation vigor levels (healthy vs. stressed crops) • Soil classifi cation types • Land parcel boundaries • Balance visual clarity with information density • Enable smooth zoom functionality from farm-level overview to individual field detail • Data Architecture &amp; Integration • Structure attribute tables to support future integration with: • IoT sensors (soil moisture, weather stations) • Farm machinery telemetry • Crop health monitoring systems • Prepare data schemas for dashboard widgets monitoring: • Crop health metrics • Water usage tracking • Input (fertilizer/pesticide) application tracking • Whole-farm operational overview • Knowledge Transfer • Conduct brief hand-off session (screen share or in-person) • Document project organization and layer structure • Train internal team on updating and maintaining layers independently • Provide clear guidelines for adding new data sources Required Qualifications Technical Skills: • Proficiency in QGIS and/or ArcGIS Pro • Experience with web mapping frameworks: Leaflet, Mapbox, OpenLayers, or ArcGIS Online • Strong understanding of: • Geospatial data formats (Shapefiles, GeoJSON, KML, GeoTIFF) • Coordinate systems and projections • Spatial databases (PostGIS, Oracle Spatial) • Knowledge of data visualization and cartographic design principles • Experience with geoprocessing and spatial analysis Domain Experience • Must Have: Previous work on agricultural, forestry, or environmental monitoring dashboards • Experience integrating remote sensing data (satellite imagery, drone data) • Understanding of vegetation indices (NDVI, EVI) and soil mapping • Familiarity with precision agriculture concepts Soft Skills • Strong problem-solving and spatial reasoning • Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy • Ability to communicate complex geospatial concepts to non-technical stakeholders • Self-motivated with ability to work independently Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor's/Master's degree in GIS, Remote Sensing, Geospatial Science, Geography, or related field • Experience with Python scripting for GIS automation (ArcPy, PyQGIS, GDAL) • Knowledge of GPS/GNSS fi eld data collection • Familiarity with IoT sensor data integration • Experience with agricultural data sources (satellite imagery, soil surveys, crop yield data) • Portfolio demonstrating farm management or environmental monitoring projects Skills: openlayers,shapefiles,geojson,postgis,mapbox,soil,vegetation,oracle spatial,data,arcgis,gis,crop,leaflet,qgis

GIS Specialist job at Pune

EdgeVantage