Geospatial Software Engineer

GEOSYSTEMS HELLAS S.A., a Geoinformatics company based in Pangrati (Athens), is looking for personnel to support the sales department, a talented and motivated Geospatial Software Engineer to join our dynamic team.

Geospatial Software Engineer

The Geospatial Software Engineer will specialize in developing, implementing, and maintaining technology solutions related to mapping, Earth observation, GIS, and WebGIS applications. This role combines software engineering expertise with deep understanding of geospatial data and standards. The engineer will be directly responsible for managing and developing solutions on proprietary commercial platforms, ensuring their effective implementation and integration into client workflows.

About Geosystems Hellas

GEOSYSTEMS HELLAS S.A., is a top tier provider in advanced earth observation technologies, downstream space application solutions, geospatial intelligence and AI.

About the team

At GEOSYSTEMS HELLAS S.A., we foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages personal growth and professional development. Join our team and contribute to cutting-edge projects that have a positive impact on industries related to Earth Observation, Environmental Monitoring, Cultural Heritage, Urban Planning, Agriculture and more.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain proprietary applications and geospatial data processing solutions using object-oriented programming and best practices
• System Integration: Integrate proprietary software with existing enterprise systems
• Technical Support & Training: Provide technical expertise to internal teams and clients, conduct software demonstrations, and train users on system capabilities
• Standards & Compliance: Ensure software solutions comply with geospatial standards and common data formats
• Optimization & Performance: Identify performance issues, optimize software for server-side and client-side applications, and implement improvements
• Automation & Scripting: Develop scripts and tools to automate workflows, preprocess data, and simplify repetitive tasks

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Geoinformatics, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Programming: Proven experience in object-oriented programming
• GIS Knowledge: Solid understanding of geospatial data concepts (vector/raster), coordinate systems (projections), and spatial relationships
• Language Skills: Excellent command of the English language (both written and spoken) for effective technical communication

Essential Skills:

• Web Development: Experience with modern frontend technologies, particularly JavaScript/Typescript, and understanding of browser rendering (HTML5, CSS, WebGL)
• Desktop App Development: Experience with building apps using Java
• Geospatial Standards & Formats: Familiarity with OGC standards (e.g., WMS, WFS) and common geospatial data formats (GeoJSON, KML)
• Databases: Experience working with databases, ideally with spatial extensions (e.g., PostGIS)
• Computer Graphics: Basic understanding of 2D/3D graphics principles and linear algebra
• Tools: Proficiency with Git and familiarity with build tools

Preferred / Desirable Skills:

• Real-Time Data Processing: Proven experience handling and processing real-time data using streaming technologies (WebSockets, Kafka, gRPC)
• Performance Optimization: Experience in performance tuning and profiling demanding applications, both on the server side and in client-side rendering (JavaScript)
• Architecture & DevOps: Background in system architecture design, microservices, and containerization technologies
• UX/UI for Data Visualization: Experience designing user interfaces for complex data visualization and interactive mapping
• Scripting & Automation: Strong command of scripting languages for automating workflows and preprocessing data

Provided:

• Competitive remuneration package, full time
• Pleasant working environment
• Opportunity for professional development
• Modern facilities, close to the metro (Line 2, red line)

Location:

Pangrati (Athens)

If you're interested in sales and science or technology, we want to hear from you. Apply today by sending your CV and a short cover letter to the following email address with " Geospatial Software Engineer" - "Your Name" in the subject line.