Technical Assistant in Geospatial Data – SP
Apply your talent and skills to help leading companies improve everyday life.
Who We Are
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we’re improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
What You’ll Do
The Geospatial Data Technician is responsible for assessing, manipulating and modifying geospatial third party data sets. Experience in GIS data processing is required including coursework and/or previous work in ArcGIS, QGIS. This role includes a customer experience component that involves interaction with our external GIS professional partners.
Key Responsibilities
· Work with mapping imagery and data to make edits with exceptional quality and accuracy
· Use research and discernment skills to make map edits of the highest quality
· Use mapping tools and knowledge to continually improve map accuracy and edits
· Analyze map data and make decisions based on policy to complete map workflows
· Enter key mapping metadata and other information as requested with high accuracy
· Contribute to in-depth failure analysis to determine the root cause of problems or incorrect edits
· Proactively identify and raise systemic problems with tools or processes
· Contribute to project bugs, workflows, worksheets, scripts, and dashboards
· Collect data and provide domain expertise as part of post-project reports or deep-dives
Preferred Experience:
· Knowledge of English language on at least B2 level
· Basic understanding of GIS and mapping tools
· Ability to complete map edits, data maintenance tasks and analysis of basic mapping edits and issues
· A positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward partners at all times
· Ability to troubleshoot problems
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
· Attention to detail
· Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
· Very good analytical skills
Why Cognizant?
A career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide.
Ongoing support and funding with training and development plans.
A highly competitive benefits and salary package.
Opportunity to work for leading global companies.
Cognizant values diversity in our talent pool, so we encourage professionals with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, people in refugee situations, women, racial groups, and professionals 50+ to apply for all our advertised openings.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000+ associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.
Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.