GIS Analyst
About the job
- Proficiency with AWS Workspaces, Windows OS, the Esri stack, FME (Safe Software), Navicat, EmEditor, SQL, Python, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, regular expressions, GeoServer and open-source GIS, Perl, Linux, command-line interface (CLI), Whitestar products, and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with ArcGIS Server and desktop products.
- Experience with free and open-source software (FOSS) products, including GeoServer.
- Experience with Safe Software FME.
- Python scripting experience.
- Knowledge of database design, tuning, troubleshooting, and techniques.
- Customer service skills, including training and troubleshooting.
- Teaching and training skills for technical staff.
- At least 5 years of experience in a GIS role or equivalent experience.
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, GIS, or Geography.
- Use Python scripts, ModelBuilder, or ArcGIS analysis tools to create maps, digitize polygons, communicate with clients, quality-control mapped polygons, and support other GIS Specialists to meet company and client needs.
- Maintain, enhance, and quality-control the Whitestar core data products ParcelSD, ParcelsHD, ParcelsHD+, WellsHD, and CultureHD as a member of the Data Products Team.
- Process, deliver, and provide technical support for subscription-based products, including ParcelSD, ParcelsHD, ParcelsHD+, WellsHD, CultureHD, and TrueGRID.
- Monitor LiveChat communications and redirect sales inquiries to the appropriate team member.
- Support technical inquiries about data and software.
- Define or expand existing Whitestar data product schemas.
- Create or modify translations between data sources and final Whitestar delivery schemas.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and enhance data preparation workflows and processes.
- Create user accounts for tailored web services and data access.
- Perform quality assurance and document steps for all work.
- Investigate new tools, methods, or techniques that enhance and add value to data in the near and long term.
- Lead customer demos and discussions about Whitestar products and services.
- Complete other tasks as assigned.
- GISP certification is a plus.
About the company
ESG Innovations offers an AI-powered research tool that helps SMEs improve sustainability and ESG performance by scanning a database of over 10 million records of business services and solutions to match ESG needs with relevant solutions. The platform analyzes data, suggests tailored recommendations, and facilitates partnerships with startups and firms aligned with UN SDGs. It differentiates itself by focusing on Europe, maintaining a large catalog of social innovations, and connecting established businesses with innovators to drive ESG impact. Its goal is to become a leading platform for SME ESG transformation, with plans for a Global ESG/SDG Transformation Dashboard by 2027 and expansion into impact investing, ecosystem building, and media showcasing social innovations.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Seligenstadt, Germany
Founded
2023
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- EU disclosure pressure intensifies through 2026, expanding demand for ESG workflow tools.
- Competitors moved in 2026: Datamaran launched regulatory monitoring, validating paid demand.
- ESG News tracked Dcycle’s 2026 acquisition of ESG-X, proving consolidation appetite.
What critics are saying
- ESG-X’s 2026 acquisition shows niche ESG-AI tools get absorbed by bigger rivals.
- The 40-million-dataset claim invites verification risk if coverage, freshness, or licensing fail.
- A small German footprint and weak public funding disclosure threaten survival by 2027.
What makes ESG unique
- ESG Innovations’ ESG Navi matches social solutions across 40 million records, not generic reporting.
- Its 2025-09-20 website still targets European SME ESG transformation with AI research and matching.
- The company focuses on partnership discovery, linking SMEs with startups and established providers.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Options
- Remote Work Options