About the Role
The Service Centre for Rural Development and Agricultural Funding (SLA) serves as the technical 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, and key processes in geodesy and geoinformatics are managed.
Independent Work and Initiative Encouraged
We explicitly welcome self-directed work and the contribution of your own ideas.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for a GIS Coordinator (m/f/d)
(Fixed-term contract for 2 years | Salary grade E 10 / E 11 TV-L | Full-time or Part-time)
Your Responsibilities
Analysis of requirements and development of concepts—particularly for mobile applications and geospatial data 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 sciences field
Solid knowledge of current protocols and interface formats; familiarity with markup and standard query languages; experience with Jira and Confluence is advantageous
Prior experience working 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 at the varied employer "Land Niedersachsen", with fair and transparent compensation according to collective agreement. The gross starting salary for this position is €51,463 per year. For employees with relevant professional experience, the salary ranges between €54,796 and €60,511 gross per year.
Diverse challenges within a team that highly values respectful working conditions
Opportunity for targeted onboarding by experienced colleagues, as well as regular professional and personal further training to fully develop 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 under
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 salary grade will be tailored to your individual qualifications. The position is suitable for part-time work.
The State of Lower Saxony aims to promote underrepresented genders in the advertised pay grades. Applications from women are therefore particularly encouraged within the meaning of the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).
Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. To avoid disadvantage in the selection process, please indicate any severe disability at the time of 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: 15.11.2026
Email applications will not be considered. Please do not submit original documents or application binders, as documents will not be returned. After completion of the procedure, documents will be securely destroyed in accordance with data protection regulations.
For further information, please contact Mr. Mirete (Tel: 0511 / 30245 - 683).
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Information
Departments
Service Centre for Rural Development and Agricultural Funding (SLA), 30169 Hannover
Employment Start Date
As soon as possible
File Reference Number
B2606
Salary/Grade
E 10, E 11
Application Deadline
15.11.2026
Job Volume
1
Positions Available
1
Contract Duration
2 years
Job ID
118541
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