Senior gis specialist

Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. · Bangalore, India

Job Title: Senior GIS Specialist

Location: Ceres India – Bangalore

About Ceres India

Ceres India (Ceres Environmental India Pvt. Ltd.) serves as the Global Capabilities Centre for Ceres Global, embodying strategic value, innovation, and operational excellence. With a highly skilled and diverse team, Ceres India drives efficiency and delivers exceptional support services across global operations.

Driven by Purpose, Powered by People

At Ceres, you’re more than an employee, you’re part of a mission-driven team restoring hope and rebuilding lives. Every role, whether in leadership, field operations, or support functions, plays a critical part in helping communities recover when it matters most.

We value initiative, collaboration, diversity, and accountability. Our culture is built on resilience, teamwork, and empowerment, offering competitive compensation, global exposure, and opportunities to lead with impact.

If you act with compassion, urgency, and ownership you’ll thrive at Ceres.

Role Overview

The GIS / Geospatial Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise geospatial systems using Esri technologies. This role involves hands-on work with Arc GIS platforms, geospatial data management, workflow automation, Lidar data processing, and development of scalable mapping solutions. The position will collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that support disaster recovery, environmental operations, and business-critical initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Geospatial Systems & Platform Management Work hands-on with Esri products including Arc GIS Pro, Arc GIS Enterprise, Arc GIS Online, Field Maps, Survey123, and related mobile solutions. Install, configure, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot Arc GIS Server, Portal, Datastore, and associated environments. Perform system health checks, optimization, and performance testing using Esri best practices.

Development & Automation Develop and automate geospatial workflows using Python (Arc Py, Arc GIS API for Python). Build web mapping applications and tools using Arc GIS API for Java Script. Create custom algorithms, scripts, and spatial models to solve operational challenges.

Data Management & Analysis Create, maintain, and analyze spatial datasets using Arc SDE and Microsoft SQL Server 2019+. Manage enterprise geodatabases and ensure data integrity, accuracy, and availability. Capture, process, and analyze drone and backpack Lidar data for engineering and mapping use cases.

Collaboration & Delivery Partner with global and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and validate use cases. Analyze, debug, and resolve issues identified during QA, testing, or production support. Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and delivery reviews. Prepare technical documentation, reports, presentations, and user guides.

Required Qualifications

Experience Minimum 5 years of experience in GIS, geospatial engineering, or related software engineering roles. Proven hands-on experience with Esri suite of products. Experience in processing Lidar data for engineering or mapping applications. Strong experience in geospatial workflow automation and scripting. Experience with enterprise geodatabases and SQL Server 2019+.

Education & Certifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in GIS, Geographic Science, Computer Science, Survey Engineering, or related field. Esri certifications preferred (Arc GIS Enterprise / Desktop / Developer certifications are a plus).

Knowledge & Skills Deep expertise in Arc GIS Pro, Arc GIS Enterprise, Arc GIS Online. Strong proficiency in Python, Arc Py, Arc GIS API for Python, Java Script, and Power Shell. Knowledge of Arc GIS Server, Portal, Data Stores, Survey123, Field Maps, Quick Capture. Strong SQL Server and database management skills. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What to Expect

In this role, you will work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment supporting geospatial solutions that directly impact disaster response, environmental services, and operational excellence. You can expect a mix of technical engineering, data analysis, innovation, and stakeholder collaboration. Success in this role will be defined by reliable GIS systems, scalable automation, efficient data workflows, and impactful geospatial insights.

Why Join Ceres?

At Ceres, technology enables purpose. By maintaining secure and reliable IT systems, you help empower teams that respond to disasters and rebuild communities.

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