QGIS Specialist

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.