Lead Geospatial Engineer

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Salford

1 year ago

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You will need to have current enhanced DV clearance.There are three locations for consideration:Manchester , London . Cheltenham.Work with a global brand that makes a real contribution to our nation's security and future. Leaders in the digital transformation of Aerospace, Defence and Intelligence, our client is providing ground-breaking outcomes for their customers.A key member of the Geospatial Engineering team, with a specific focus on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) integration, to support the specification, development and delivery of large complex solutions. Leading work as part of a DevSecOps team to provide 3rd line support and enhancements for a number of GIS Software Services, as well as providing support and maintenance for industry leading COTS products within the company.Your Responsibilities:-Act as a Geospatial SME, lead work as part of an Agile team.Build rapport and credibility with technical and business stakeholders.Ensure delivery in accordance with company standards of conduct.Provide governance through the creation of technical documentation.Support and work alongside others within the project team as part to ensure timely delivery and solution quality.Your Experience:-Proven experience in designing and delivering geospatial solutions, following agreed standards and tools.In-depth knowledge of Geospatial concepts, providing subject matter expertise within a team or project.In-depth experience of deploying and supporti...

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