Senior GIS Specialist

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 ArcGIS 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 ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, Survey123, and related mobile solutions.  

• Install, configure, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot ArcGIS 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 (ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Python).  

• Build web mapping applications and tools using ArcGIS API for JavaScript.  

• Create custom algorithms, scripts, and spatial models to solve operational challenges.  

Data Management & Analysis 

• Create, maintain, and analyze spatial datasets using ArcSDE 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 (ArcGIS Enterprise / Desktop / Developer certifications are a plus).  

Knowledge & Skills 

• Deep expertise in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online.  

• Strong proficiency in Python, ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Python, JavaScript, and PowerShell.  

• Knowledge of ArcGIS Server, Portal, Data Stores, Survey123, Field Maps, QuickCapture.  

• 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. 

We offer: 

• Mission-driven work culture 

• Global exposure and collaboration 

• Competitive compensation and benefits 

• Opportunities for technical growth and certifications 

• A chance to contribute to meaningful work that impacts communities