Geospatial Data Engineer – GIS & Python

PAUWELS CONSULTING NVArr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-HoofdstadEURESpublished 11/05/2026
Must-have:PythonData

Responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end address lifecycle, ensuring consistency across various network inventory and building databases.
  • Develop and validate build lists for network deployment areas by reconciling multiple data sources.
  • Maintain high data quality standards by performing pre-submission checks and correcting source data to meet contractual requirements.
  • Build and reconcile databases for infrastructure assets, including poles and street capacity registers.
  • Automate regulatory reporting processes to ensure reliable and efficient data submission.
  • Support design engineering by creating validation rules and scripts using geospatial and data analysis tools.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to document workflows and share technical expertise.

Requirements

  • You have 5+ years of experience in data analysis, data quality, or data engineering within a geospatial context.
  • You possess advanced proficiency in SQL for complex queries, joins, and cross-system data reconciliation.
  • You bring strong scripting skills using Python and pandas for data processing and workflow automation.
  • You have deep knowledge of geospatial data, including coordinate systems, spatial joins, and geometry data using QGIS.
  • You have hands-on experience running and modifying ETL workflows such as FME.
  • You possess a Bachelor or Master in Geomatics, GIS, Data Science, or Engineering.
  • You're autonomous and proactive in resolving complex data issues and triaging tasks by impact.
  • You are meticulous with address and geometry data and focus on repeatable, documented processes.
  • You are fluent in French with professional knowledge of English.

Nice to Haves

  • Direct experience with PyQGIS or QGIS plugin development.
  • Knowledge of regional address and cadastral references such as BeST Address, ICAR, or Belmap.
  • Familiarity with telecommunications network inventories and infrastructure assets.
  • Experience building internal tools with Power BI or Microsoft Fabric.
  • Active knowledge of Dutch.

Contact person

Listed by the employer in the job posting — for questions and your application.

  • Jan Vanden Boer