Job description

Overview

This is a contract opportunity for a QGIS Specialist working fully remotely from the United States. The role calls for a weekly commitment of 10 to 40 hours and offers pay between $40 and $100 per hour.

What you will do

Handle QGIS projects from start to finish, including gathering raw spatial information, preparing and refining datasets, and delivering finished map products.
Keep a running record of methods, decisions, and workflow logic while carrying out data handling, spatial analysis, and map creation tasks.
Structure, clean, and verify varied geospatial datasets so the final outputs remain accurate and internally consistent.
Work with projections, coordinate reference systems, and spatial references to improve compatibility and output quality.
Apply map styling and layer symbology to produce clear, polished visualizations for different use cases.
Investigate and resolve issues in QGIS workflows while clearly communicating the approach used to solve them.

Requirements

Deep, practical experience using QGIS and the ability to run complete GIS projects independently.
A strong record of producing accurate spatial analyses, maps, and other geospatial deliverables through QGIS.
Solid knowledge of spatial file formats, coordinate systems, projections, and core GIS concepts.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills for explaining technical choices and workflow reasoning.
Strong abilities in organizing, cleansing, and transforming data within QGIS.

Application process

The hiring flow includes an easy-apply step, followed by email-based next steps, then resume screening and an interview stage.

Additional information

This role is contract-based and remote. The expected workload is 10 to 40 hours per week. Compensation is set at $40 to $100 per hour.

QGIS Specialist