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Build and optimise PostgreSQL/PostGIS schemas, SQL queries and spatial data workflows. * Develop automated processes for data ingestion, validation, transformation and promotion. * Monitor data ...

Write and optimize PostGIS queries and data access patterns to support bulk artifact retrieval and map rendering across hundreds of vessels. * Build internal admin and fleet management tools that ...

Sr. Data Scientist

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$110.21 - $121.23/hr

Query and manage geospatial datasets using PostgreSQL with PostGIS * Work with geospatial data formats including GeoJSON, Shapefile, GeoTIFF, WKT, and WKB * Develop machine learning models with ...

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How much do postgis jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for postgis in the United States is $19.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is PostGIS?

PostGIS is an open-source spatial database extender for the PostgreSQL relational database. It adds support for geographic objects, allowing location queries to be run in SQL. With PostGIS, users can store, query, and analyze spatial and geographic data such as points, lines, and polygons. It is widely used in geographic information systems (GIS) and serves as a powerful platform for developing location-based applications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a PostGIS specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a PostGIS Specialist, you should have a strong background in spatial databases, SQL programming, and geographic information systems (GIS), typically supported by a degree in computer science, geography, or a related field. Familiarity with PostGIS extension for PostgreSQL, spatial SQL queries, and GIS software such as QGIS or ArcGIS is essential, with certifications like GISP or Esri Technical Certification being advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and effective communication make you stand out in this role. These competencies are crucial for efficiently managing geospatial data, developing spatial applications, and supporting data-driven decision-making in organizations.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals working with PostGIS in a production environment?

Professionals working with PostGIS often encounter challenges such as optimizing spatial queries for performance, managing large volumes of geospatial data, and ensuring data integrity during complex spatial operations. Collaborating closely with database administrators and GIS analysts is common, as is the need to integrate PostGIS with other GIS tools or web mapping services. Staying updated with the latest PostGIS features and best practices can help mitigate these challenges and ensure efficient spatial data processing.

What is the difference between Postgis vs Geospatial Analyst?

AspectPostgisGeospatial Analyst
Required CredentialsGIS certifications, SQL, database managementGIS certifications, spatial analysis skills
Work EnvironmentDatabase development, GIS data managementData analysis, mapping, reporting
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, government agencies, GIS firmsEnvironmental, urban planning, transportation
Common Search & Comparison IntentDatabase skills, spatial data handlingSpatial analysis, mapping tasks

Postgis is a spatial database extender for PostgreSQL, focusing on managing and querying spatial data within databases. A Geospatial Analyst uses GIS tools and spatial data to analyze and interpret geographic information. While Postgis provides the technical foundation for spatial data management, Geospatial Analysts apply these tools for analysis and decision-making.

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Infographic showing various Postgis job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,804 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

Software Engineer - Data Engineering Platform (Python _ SQL _ PostGIS

Woodmac

Boston, MA • On-site

$120 - $170/hr

Other

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Role Purpose

The Software Engineer will join the team responsible for the core data platform supporting valuation and analytics products. The platform ingests, processes and maintains large-scale geospatial and energy datasets used across oil and gas, renewables, electrical infrastructure, carbon and land intelligence. This is a backend data engineering position focused on Python, PostgreSQL/PostGIS and Linux. The role will design, develop and maintain data pipelines, spatial data processes and data-quality controls that provide reliable information to downstream products and users. It is not primarily an application or front‑end development role.

Main Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test and maintain Python-based ETL pipelines for large geospatial and energy datasets.
  • Build and optimise PostgreSQL/PostGIS schemas, SQL queries and spatial data workflows.
  • Develop automated processes for data ingestion, validation, transformation and promotion.
  • Monitor data quality and investigate issues affecting the accuracy, completeness or reliability of data products.
  • Maintain Linux-based data-processing environments, scheduled jobs and automation tooling.
  • Support data engineering across energy infrastructure, land, oil and gas, renewables and carbon datasets.
  • Collaborate with product, GIS and data science colleagues to understand requirements and deliver reliable data products.
  • Diagnose pipeline, database and processing issues, implementing maintainable solutions.
  • Contribute to documentation, engineering practices and the continuous improvement of data-platform processes.
About YouEssential experience and capabilities
  • Practical software development experience using Python.
  • Advanced working knowledge of PostgreSQL and SQL, including database design and query-performance optimisation.
  • Experience using PostGIS or comparable geospatial database technologies.
  • Experience building and maintaining ETL or data-engineering pipelines.
  • Experience processing large or complex datasets.
  • Experience implementing validation and data-quality controls.
  • Working knowledge of Linux administration, scripting and automation.
  • Effective analytical, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly and work collaboratively across disciplines.
Desirable experience
  • Elasticsearch.
  • AWS services, particularly Amazon S3.
  • TypeScript, Node.js or REST API development.
  • GIS formats such as Shapefile and GeoJSON.
  • Spatial indexing or geospatial analytics.
  • Data modelling, machine learning or statistical analysis.
  • Energy, land, mineral rights, oil and gas, renewables, electrical-grid or carbon/CCUS datasets.

We recognise that experience can be gained in different ways.

Working Arrangements

We are a hybrid working company and the successful applicant will normally be expected to be physically present in the office at least two days per week to foster and contribute to a collaborative environment. Remote working arrangements will also be considered for this role, subject to the applicable approval process. Due to the global nature of the team, a degree of flexible working will be required to accommodate different time zones. Any out-of-hours collaboration should be planned proportionately and shared fairly across the team.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over‑achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Our Work Experience

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people.

Our employees are self‑disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.

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