About the Role
Introduction
VdS is among the world’s most renowned institutions for corporate safety, focusing on fire protection, security, cybersecurity, and natural hazard prevention. Our services include risk assessments, facility inspections, product and personnel certifications, and comprehensive training programs.
We are looking for a GIS Specialist / GIS Developer (m/f/d) to join our GeoExpertise department in Cologne, preferably as of January 1, 2027, on a full-time basis.
Your Responsibilities:
Preparation, analysis, and quality assurance of geospatial data, including integration of new data sources
Development and automation of data processing workflows
Design, development, and further enhancement of GIS applications, data products, and interfaces—including custom programming
Technical and domain-specific supervision of external development services—including software testing and acceptance
Ensuring operation and maintenance of our applications and data services, both independently and in coordination with external service providers
Your Qualifications:
Completed university degree in GIS, computer science, geography, meteorology, or a comparable field
Practical experience with GIS and geospatial data processing
Solid proficiency in Python and SQL, ideally with experience using PostgreSQL/PostGIS
Hands-on experience in software development, including understanding of existing code structures and programming paradigms
Experience with automated data processing, APIs, and software workflows
Experience with FME or similar tools for data integration and processing
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of natural hazards, weather, and climate data
Independent, structured, and self-motivated work style
Very good command of German and English (written and spoken)
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and company pension scheme
Excellent work-life balance through flexible working hours and remote work options (after onboarding)
Diverse and varied tasks—no two workdays are alike
Intensive onboarding and ongoing support for professional and personal development
30 days of annual leave plus additional non-working days on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and Rosenmontag (Shrove Monday)
Additional benefits: subsidy for work-related eyewear, discounted gym memberships (Kieser, Urban Sports Club), employee savings plans, GermanyTicket, and JobRad (bike leasing program)
Contact
Have we sparked your interest? We look forward to receiving your application via our online application form.
For further information, please contact Ms. Martina Kranz at +49 221 7766 6428.