GIS Data Engineer – Geospatial Data

Company: La Gazette des Communes Location: Nantes Métropole Routed to the Head of the Data Administration Unit, you will lead the industrialization and maintenance of automated geospatial data processing within the dedicated data warehouse and contribute to geospatial data administration tasks. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain automated processing pipelines for geospatial data Design, industrialize, and maintain automated workflows and their orchestration—primarily using FME ETL, Python, and SQL Organize, structure, and secure the ingestion and distribution of geospatial data between systems, tools, and applications Contribute to the metadata catalog Implement controls to ensure processing and data quality, integrity, and reliability Write and maintain technical documentation Provide technical support related to data processing Act as a point of reference for end users Define frameworks and best practices Advise and support data administrators and project managers in implementing and managing data workflows Lead a user community and support skill development in ETL/FME usage Conduct and share technology watch on relevant tools and platforms Contribute to the administration and evolution of the geospatial data infrastructure Participate in the full geospatial data lifecycle: modeling, integration, validation, quality assurance, cataloging, and dissemination Define and enforce data management rules; monitor and ensure the proper functioning of web services provided to users Leverage ESRI technologies and support the evolution of GIS practices Conduct forward-looking monitoring on open data and available data streams, assessing potential use cases Required Profile: You are an experienced GIS/geomatics professional with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in managing, integrating, and automating geospatial data. Must-Haves: Proven professional experience in GIS/geomatics Strong expertise in ETL processes (especially FME) Proficiency with PostgreSQL/PostGIS databases Advanced SQL and Python skills Solid familiarity with ESRI tools Experience in structuring, integrating, and validating geospatial data Skills: Design and optimization of data processing pipelines Project-based work in GIS and spatial ETL environments User support and procedure documentation Cross-functional collaboration and regular reporting Personal Qualities: Rigor, precision, methodical approach, and organizational skills Analytical and synthesis capabilities Autonomy and ability to report effectively Willingness to share expertise, teach, and strong interpersonal skills Excellent written and oral communication Team spirit, cross-functional mindset, and service orientation Why Join Nantes Métropole? By joining Nantes Métropole, you become part of an environment where geospatial data is a strategic tool for public policy decision-making and implementation support. This is a highly technical role that allows you to leverage your Data and GIS expertise to serve a territory undergoing democratic, ecological, and digital transformation.