GIS Coordinator (m/f/d)

Company: Land Niedersachsen Title: GIS Coordinator (m/f/d) The Service Centre for Rural Development and Agricultural Funding (SLA) serves as the IT service unit for the Lower Saxony agricultural administration, providing IT services to the Offices for Regional Rural Development and the Chambers of Agriculture. In Department B, geographic information systems are designed, developed, and maintained for agricultural funding and land consolidation, while also overseeing key processes in geodesy and geoinformatics. Independent work and the contribution of individual ideas are explicitly encouraged. We are looking to strengthen our team with a GIS Coordinator (m/f/d) (fixed-term contract for 2 years | Salary grade E10/E11 according to TV-L | Full-time or part-time possible) Your Responsibilities: Analysis of requirements and development of concepts—particularly for mobile applications and geodata processing workflows within the framework of EU agricultural funding Translation of solution concepts into software development orders, including mobile apps for iOS and Android Organisation and execution of software testing and development of test concepts Support throughout the entire software development and release process, including updating IT security and data protection concepts Conceptualisation, operation, and maintenance of internal backend IT systems (database applications) Your Qualifications: Completed bachelor’s or diploma degree (FH) preferably in geoinformatics, geography, geodesy, environmental informatics, or a comparable technical/natural science discipline Solid knowledge of current protocols and interface formats, markup and standard query languages; experience with Jira and Confluence is advantageous Prior experience with geospatial data is desirable Strong command of the German language, both written and spoken (minimum level C1) Your Benefits: Engagement in a meaningful and diverse role with a varied employer, “Land Niedersachsen”, and fair, transparent compensation according to collective agreement. The gross starting salary for this position is €51,463 per year. For applicants with relevant professional experience, the salary ranges between €54,796 and €60,511 gross per year. Diverse challenges within a team that highly values mutual respect and a positive working atmosphere Opportunity for targeted onboarding by experienced colleagues, as well as regular professional and personal development opportunities to fully realise your individual potential Commitment to work-life balance: flexible working hours, various remote work models, and part-time options Health-promoting working conditions, 30 days of annual leave, and non-working days on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve Central location near Maschsee and recognition as a bicycle-friendly employer Discounts at numerous providers through the Corporate Benefits programme The position is fixed-term in accordance with Section 14(2) of the Fixed-Term Employment Contracts Act (TzBfG) (unjustified fixed-term contract). Therefore, only applicants who have not previously been employed by the State of Lower Saxony may apply. The scope of duties and placement in the appropriate salary grade will be determined based on individual qualifications. The position is suitable for part-time work. The State of Lower Saxony aims to promote underrepresented genders in the advertised salary grades. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcomed under the Non-Discrimination Act (NGG). Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. To avoid disadvantage in the selection process, please indicate any disability status in your application. Applications from people of all nationalities are welcome. Have we piqued your interest? Then let’s get to know each other! We look forward to receiving your online application via the button "Apply now online" or by post to: SLA, Wiesenstraße 1, 30169 Hannover. Please quote the reference number: B2606. Application deadline: 15 November 2026. Applications sent by email will not be considered. Please do not submit original documents or binders, as documents will not be returned. After completion of the recruitment process, all application materials will be securely destroyed in accordance with data protection regulations. For further information, please contact Mr. Mirete (Tel: 0511 / 30245 - 683). Information Department: Service Centre for Rural Development and Agricultural Funding (SLA), 30169 Hannover Start date: As soon as possible Reference number: B2606 Salary grade: E10, E11 Application deadline: 15 November 2026 Position size: 1 Number of positions: 1 Contract duration: 2 years Job ID: 118541 Apply now online