GIS Open Source Development Specialist (m/f/d)

About Us Sachsenforst is the largest forestry employer in Saxony and the primary manager of natural resources for the Saxon state forest. With around 1,400 employees, it ensures sustainable and ecologically oriented forest management. Interesting Tasks Conducting an inventory and analysis (IST-Analyse) of the existing FGIS infrastructure (current GIS systems), geospatial data, and FGIS applications across forest districts, forest compartments, and the central management office—including QGIS/QField projects Introducing and maintaining existing business processes in QField/QFieldCloud, including defining and documenting workflows (e.g., using picture-based documentation) Setting up and administering the QFieldCloud infrastructure, as well as ongoing maintenance of central QGIS/QField projects Providing technical support to all potential QGIS/QField users in the central office and forest districts, including handling user inquiries during the rollout phase and via the ticketing system Collaborating with internal departments and external service providers to further develop the project, and documenting and archiving all developed processes and projects Promoting the open-source GIS topic internally—via the employee portal, online meetings, workshops, and by contributing an article to the Forstjournal We Offer A position evaluated at pay grade 13 of the German public sector salary scale (TV-L), plus an annual bonus 30 days of paid vacation per calendar year, plus additional days off on December 24th and 31st Flexible and family-friendly working hours, with opportunities for remote work Diverse and challenging tasks Opportunities for professional and personal development through continuing education A discounted monthly public transport pass (Job-Ticket) Your Qualifications Successfully completed university degree (Diploma or Master’s) in Geodesy, Geoinformatics, Cartography, Geography, Forestry, or a comparable field Solid knowledge of GIS and cartography Experience managing spatial data in PostgreSQL/PostGIS databases Proficiency in using QGIS/QField Familiarity with common geospatial data formats and structures (e.g., Shapefile, GeoPackage) Strong communication and teamwork skills, as well as organizational ability Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility Excellent written and spoken German (minimum C1 level of the CEFR) Preferred Qualifications Experience with QFieldCloud, FME, and SQL Server Knowledge of server infrastructure and virtualization (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with GeoJSON Experience working with web services (e.g., OGC WMS, WFS, ArcGIS REST API) Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Pro and Python-based software development Experience documenting business processes Class B driver’s license How to Apply If you are interested, please send your application (CV, certificates of education and qualifications, work references) by email to [email protected], quoting the job ID mentioned above. Please combine all documents into a single PDF file (max. 10 MB). For questions, please contact Ms. Behne at +49 3501 542-413. Applicants with severe disabilities or equal status will be given preferential consideration where qualifications are equal. Please include supporting documentation if applicable. The Saxon state administration promotes an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can participate on equal terms. We welcome applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds, genders, ages, religions, and identities. Women are explicitly encouraged to apply and will be given preference where qualifications are equal. Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday, December 16, 2026.