Junior Geospatial Ops Specialist

The UK team at Tensing is on the lookout for someone who wants to be part of a team that has a passion for supporting users with GIS data challenges, solving tricky data transformations and simplifying complex workflows.

We offer you the chance to work with your favourite geospatial tools and introduce you to new ones that you're bound to appreciate. Our supportive environment is designed to enhance and expand your geospatial data knowledge and skills. You will be applying your skills to a meaningful and challenging array of activities.

This UK-based role is predominantly remote with visits to the London office (Baker Street), around once every month or two, team meetings face to face at least twice a year, as well as client offices and industry events as required.

Your role and responsibilities

• Support the administration of GIS systems, user management, system monitoring, and updates;


• Assist with the development of user guides and critically review support materials;


• Manage end-user support requests;


• Identify pain points in clients' data workflows and propose new solutions;


• Build remarkable FME Workspaces that make data fit for purpose, simplify workflows and automate data management tasks;


• Review and suggest code enhancements
  
  Around 2 years experience in the industry using geospatial software including:


• FME


• Esri ArcGIS Platform solutions (ArcPro, QuickCapture, Survey123, Web AppBuilder / Experience Builder)


• Fundamental developer skills (python preferred)


• Ability to communicate complex GIS information clearly to non-GIS users.


Additional Requirements / Expectations
With support from the business and the existing experienced team in the UK and further afield:

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  Be prepared to undertake SC security clearance.
  
• Attain FME Professional Certification within the first 3 months.


• Be awarded FME Flow Certification within the following 6 months.
  
  Tensing specialises in providing specific knowledge and services around data integration, location information and Geographic Information Systems. Our consultants use the most distinctive and innovative technology platforms and tools.


Tensing is part of the Avineon group of spatial intelligence experts, in Europe we are based in the UK, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. We also have teams in North America and Asia. With over 30 years of geospatial data management experience we provide services and solutions in the fields of data integration, data quality, data interoperability, data analytics, data usage and data visualisation.

At Tensing we value our partnerships and certifications, we are proud to partner with the following companies:

• Safe Software, we are a Value Added Reseller partner and provide FME consultancy services, as well as FME software sales and support alongside FME training. At present, there are more than 80 FME Certified Professionals within the company, the highest of any Safe Software partner.


• Esri, A gold partner with over 50 certified Esri consultants, with speciality expertise in Utility Network Management, ArcGIS Online and Release Ready.


• VertiGIS Studio implementation partner. With solutions from the VertiGIS Studio product suite we help organisations to accomplish even more with their Esri's ArcGIS applications.


In the UK we're proud to have subject matter experts who focus on the FME Platform, with the entire technical team holding current FME certifications., This interview process is a little different, with the rise of Generative AI, anyone can create an impressive CV. During the interview process, we are far more interested in your practical skills in FME.

We're particularly keen to see any innovative solutions you've recently developed in a Workspace, whether they're applied to a specific problem, or involve experimenting with the latest transformers or tools. It would be brilliant to see one or two Workspaces that truly highlight your abilities. Don't fret if it's nothing extravagant, we aren't expecting you to spend hours on it and if you require a trial licence, we can arrange that for you.

Work Eligibility

This opportunity is open to those who are already eligible to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

At Tensing, we appreciate the unique differences each colleague contributes daily and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone can excel. We are committed to diversity and actively strive to assemble a workforce that mirrors the varied communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as women, Black, Asian and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and candidates with disabilities.

Salary (indicative range £36-40k)

• 25 days annual leave


• Training opportunities


• Bi-annual international knowledge days (typically visiting Utrecht)


• Payment of relevant annual professional subscriptions


• Generous pension scheme


• Co-working space subscription


• Private Healthcare and Dental cover


• Critical Illness cover


• Travel costs to cover office visits