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QGIS Expert

Micro1

Engineering (AI) Contractor · Full-time Short-term
Remote (Global) $40 – $100/hr May 24, 2026

Job description

Join the team as a QGIS Expert helping shape next-generation spatial analysis technology through advanced GIS workflows, mapping expertise, and real-world geospatial problem solving.

This role focuses on demonstrating professional QGIS workflows while helping AI systems learn how experienced GIS professionals manage, analyze, and visualize spatial data.

Contributors will work on end-to-end geospatial projects involving:

  • Spatial analysis
  • Data management
  • Cartography
  • Map production
  • GIS troubleshooting
  • Workflow documentation

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead complete GIS workflows within QGIS including:

    • Spatial data acquisition
    • Data cleaning
    • Spatial analysis
    • Cartographic production
    • Final deliverables

  • Document workflow decisions and reasoning throughout project execution

  • Organize, clean, and validate spatial datasets to ensure:

    • Accuracy
    • Consistency
    • Reliability

  • Manage:

    • Coordinate systems
    • Spatial projections
    • Spatial references
    • Data interoperability

  • Style and symbolize map layers for:

    • Clarity
    • Readability
    • Professional presentation

  • Build advanced layouts and cartographic products while explaining design decisions

  • Troubleshoot GIS workflow issues and document problem-solving approaches

  • Contribute expertise helping AI systems better understand professional geospatial workflows

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Extensive hands-on experience using QGIS independently across full GIS projects

  • Proven ability to deliver:

    • Spatial analyses
    • Professional maps
    • Geospatial outputs
    • GIS deliverables

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Spatial data formats
    • Coordinate systems
    • GIS projections
    • Geospatial principles

  • Strong:

    • Written communication
    • Verbal communication
    • Technical explanation abilities

  • Experience with:

    • Spatial data organization
    • Data cleaning
    • Data transformation
    • GIS troubleshooting

  • Ability to work remotely while maintaining detailed project documentation

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience documenting GIS workflows for:

    • Training
    • Teaching
    • AI research
    • Technical education

  • Background mentoring or collaborating within multidisciplinary GIS teams

  • Familiarity integrating QGIS with:

    • Other geospatial platforms
    • Python
    • GIS scripting tools
    • Spatial automation workflows

Additional Information

This role offers GIS professionals an opportunity to contribute advanced geospatial expertise toward improving AI systems focused on spatial reasoning, mapping workflows, and professional GIS operations.

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