GIS/Geospatial Data Scientist - Python, PostGIS, Azure - UN-client | 6-month initial | Fully Remote

About the Position

GIS/Geospatial Data Scientist - Python, PostGIS, Azure - UN-client | 6-month initial | Fully Remote

For our world-famous UN agency client, we are looking for an experienced GIS/Geospatial Data Scientist - Python, PostGIS, Azure - Remote from Western or Northern Europe - UN Client

LOCATION: Remote from Western or Northern Europe

START: ASAP.

DURATION: 6 months initially, with possible extensions.

WORKDAY: 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Assess raster/vector datasets, administrative boundaries, coordinate systems, metadata, and data quality.
• Implement geospatial workflows: reprojection, geometry validation, spatial joins, clipping, aggregation, buffering, and proximity analysis.
• Prepare and publish validated spatial data for analytics, APIs, map services, and visualization.
• Support OGC services and geospatial APIs.
• Collaborate with data engineering, cloud, architecture, and governance teams.
• Produce technical documentation and handover materials.

Requirements

• Relevant university degree; a first-level degree with additional relevant experience may be accepted.
• Proven GIS, geospatial data engineering, or spatial analytics experience.
• Practical knowledge of raster/vector data, coordinate reference systems, and spatial quality controls.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, QGIS, GDAL/OGR, PostGIS, GeoServer, MapServer, or equivalent tools.
• Experience with Python geospatial libraries such as GeoPandas, Rasterio, Shapely, Fiona, PyProj, or Xarray.
• SQL/spatial SQL and cloud processing in Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Geospatial integration into data lake/lakehouse and analytics platforms.
• Familiarity with GIS formats and standards: GeoJSON, Shapefile, GeoTIFF, WMS/WFS/WCS, and OGC APIs.
• Familiarity with metadata standards such as ISO 19115 or DCAT/DCAT-AP.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Nice to Have

• SDMX, environmental indicators, and international reporting experience.
• Relevant Azure certifications.
• Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

We Offer

• Competitive all-inclusive daily rate in EUR.
• 100% remote work for UN agencies means international competition, so a competitive daily rate is important to have a realistic chance.

About the Company

infom consulting GmbH is an owner-managed business and consulting firm in Germany. Our IT experts deliver projects for European Institutions, United Nations agencies, International Organisations, and multinational companies across Europe.

Application Instructions

To apply, please send:

• A 3-4 sentence introduction explaining how your experience matches this specific role.
• Your all-inclusive daily rate in EUR for fully remote work.
• Your CV in Word/DOC format, clearly highlighting your relevant hands-on experience.
• Your availability/notice period and earliest possible start date.
• Your country of residence and country of service delivery.

Please apply only if you meet the requirements and can work remotely from Western or Northern Europe.

Application deadline: 13 October 2026, latest