GIS Team Leader

Company AlmavivA Digitaltec, part of the Italian ICT leader AlmavivA Group, specializes in digital and disruptive technologies to support national digital transformation. With a global network built on Italian expertise and diverse talent, the company empowers enterprises to thrive in the digital era. Position As GIS Team Leader, you will join our Digital Factory division and take ownership of the following responsibilities: Lead the development and maintenance of GIS applications—including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and deployment of high-availability enterprise systems. Integrate geospatial solutions into complex enterprise architectures. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to embed GIS capabilities and implement best practices for geospatial data management across key operational domains: transport, environment, public safety, and public works. Actively contribute to defining requirements and designing new GIS features, ensuring alignment with business and client needs. Provide technical support and training to clients on GIS tools, ensuring proper adoption and understanding. Stay current on emerging GIS trends and technologies to foster continuous innovation and improvement. Requirements We’re looking for someone with: Degree in Computer Science, Information Engineering, Geomatics, or related fields. Minimum 5 years of proven experience in developing and integrating on-premises and cloud-based GIS solutions. Proficiency in open-source GIS technologies (GeoServer, QGIS Server, PostGIS, MapProxy, GeoNode, GeoNetwork) and proprietary platforms (ESRI ArcGIS, SAFE FME). Strong programming/scripting skills in at least two of the following: Java (EE, Spring Framework), Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI), C# (.NET, ASP.NET), and JavaScript (React, Angular, Vue.js) for custom GIS development. Experience managing databases, especially RDBMS (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) with spatial extensions. Ability to automate geospatial ETL processes using tools such as FME workspaces, GDAL/OGR, and Apache Airflow. In-depth knowledge of GIS tools and technologies applied to data management, geospatial analysis, and system design in sectors like environment, public safety, infrastructure, and transport. Skills in defining data and metadata standards, gathering business requirements, and establishing business rules to ensure data quality and accuracy. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork orientation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. Experience managing projects and teams. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with ESRI products: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and related applications. GIS-related certifications. Additional Information Location: Valenzano (Bari), with hybrid work options. Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday. Contract: Permanent, under the Metalmeccanico Industria collective labor agreement (CCNL). Role Level: Team Leader (equivalent to Project/Contract Manager). Grade: B3. Salary: Annual gross salary between €36,906 and €45,000, based on experience and competencies. Benefits: €7.00 meal voucher per working day. Why Choose AlmavivA? At AlmavivA, people and their skills are at the core of our organizational model. We foster a flexible, hybrid work environment grounded in trust, collaboration, autonomy, responsibility, efficiency, and results. Your opportunity is now! If innovation fuels your passion, if exploring Information and Communication Technologies excites you, and if you aspire to join a team committed to shared goals and ambitious challenges—we want to meet you! In accordance with current legislation, this job offer is open to candidates of both sexes (Law 903/77). Interested candidates may submit their updated and detailed CV, including authorization for personal data processing under Law 196/03 and Article 13 of the GDPR (EU Regulation 2016/679).