GIS Specialist - MSA Data Analytics Ltd : Job Details

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Senior FME Geospatial Specialist to join an innovative data-led solutions provider during a period of significant growth. This role will focus heavily on leveraging FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) to aggregate, manage, join, and interrogate complex and varied datasets, ensuring the delivery of high-quality data insights and solutions. You will be at the forefront of driving key data and modelling projects, working on cutting-edge geospatial data products, and supporting the development of innovative data solutions to enhance decision-making processes.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Drive the delivery of technical data projects by understanding requirements, designing solutions, and developing systems based on FME to integrate, manipulate, and analyse complex geospatial and non-geospatial data.
• Use FME for automating workflows, spatial ETL (Extract, Transform, Load), spatial analytics, and data integration to produce actionable insights from diverse datasets.
• Design, implement, and support the development of innovative data solutions involving geospatial data analytics, automation, and data science.
• Prepare and maintain formal technical, functional, and user documentation for third-party approval and system handovers.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains, leveraging FME and other GIS tools to streamline operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver sophisticated data analysis and actionable insights, facilitating informed decision-making across the organisation.
• Act as a subject matter expert in the use of FME for spatial data management, integration, and analysis.

Skills & Experience:

• FME Expertise: Advanced experience with FME, including spatial ETL processes, data aggregation, management, and interrogation of complex datasets (3 years +)
• Geospatial Data Skills: Strong background in geospatial data manipulation, integration, and analytics, using GIS software such as QGIS, ESRI, and MapInfo.
• Experience in data integration, including automating technical workflows, validating spatial data, managing metadata, and ensuring data quality.
• Proficiency in databases, SQL, and optimisation techniques; experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL/PostGIS is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools, including BI and ETL platforms like Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Familiarity with coding languages and scripting is advantageous for task automation and advanced data manipulation.
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to translate complex data findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and developing innovative data products.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work in a hybrid model, with one day per week required for project meetings in central England.
• Competitive salary c£45,000 - £50,000 (negotiable based on experience).Opportunity to work with a leading company at the forefront of data-driven solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with strong FME skills to join a growing team and make a significant impact on the development of innovative data products. Please apply for full job & company information.