GeoAI developer (FOSS4G) - REMOTE - 60 days - UN-agency-client - EN-speaking

Posted 2 days 3 hours ago by infom consulting GmbH

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Roma, Italy
Job Description

We are looking for one "remote GeoAI developer" to start ASAP (DEC25, desired) an initial 90-days contract (extensions possible) for an international Org' - client in ROME, where 100% REMOTE work is possible. Possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability. English speaking environment.

  • Our client is an international organisation in Rome and a great reference in any CV!
  • On-Site in Rome would be great, but up to 100% Off-site/Off-shore is possible.
  • A competitive rate will increase chances to be selected.

BACKGROUND
The objective is the development of a GeoAI Python "unit/module" as part of robust infrastructure, leveraging the existing gesopatial infrastructure, embeding additional very-high resolution imagery, adding STAC components for high-resolution imagery, and API based integration with other UN-client systems, leveraging Foundational models/LLM and/or classical and novel GeoAI models (eg geospatial reasoning, segment anything in remote sensing application).

A GeoAI developer with hands-on experience in open source GIS tech stack, GeoAI models and remote sensing expertise is needed to assist in with the development and scale of comprehensive GeoAI framework in UN-client, which will be based on established pipeline for field data collection, external ML data quality assurance and verification, very-high resolution imagery validation and depending on final use cases options for AI feature extraction, image classification & segmentation, change detection over time.

TASKS

  • Familiarize with the current GIS infrastructure, familiarize with the structure of the project specific database (both raster and vector).
  • Familiarize with the current AI infrastructure and main building blocks.
  • Familiarize with the overall project requirements and particular tasks for GeoAI requirements.
  • Assist and advise in the selection of final technological stack for system setup.
  • Assist and advise DevOps team on the setup of staging and production environment.
  • Provide comments and feedback on the overall data pipeline, including field data collection, ML verification based on third-party data sources, data structure for the portal needs.
  • Development of python based GeoAI unit/module as part of the overall AI infrastructure with functions for feature extraction based on satellite imagery, change detection and field data validation.
  • Assist in development of various use cases for model training (or usage of pretrained models) for landcover classification, surface water mapping, wetland mapping,
  • Provide technical documentation on the setup.
  • Any other duties, relevant to GeoAI functionality as required.

SKILLS

  • Proven experience in the area with at least 5 years of work experience in geospatial domain (please indicate minimum two reference projects/links of GeoAI projects/activities in the CV).
  • Proven experience and knowledge of overall FOSS4G tools: PostgreSQL/PostGIS/Geoserver/Geonode/GDAL;
  • Earth Observation experience: good knowledge of high-resolution optical, SAR, hyperspectral imagery from providers like Airbus, Maxar, Planet, etc.
  • AI & GeoAI: previous experience in object detection, feature extraction, predictive models, training AI models.
  • Big data and cloud platforms: experience in processing of planetary-scale geospatial data via platforms like Google Earth Engine, AWS, Microsoft Planetary Computer.
  • Knowledge of OGC-compliant web services (WMS/WMTS/WFS/CSW), Rest APIs, STACs, vector tiles.
  • Basic knowledge on Containerized infrastructure Kubernetes.
  • Ability to produce technical documentation.

    AWARD & OTHERS

    • The applicants attention is drawn to the important role that the curriculum vitae plays in the evaluation.
    • Curriculum vitae shall illustrate the specific skills relevant to this request.
    • We would like to receive CVs of suitable candidates together with pricing quotations, based on a daily net rate.
    • Please apply when you are available immediately or on short notice (and Full-time).
    • Please respect, that I am NOT working with agencies/companies.

    PROVIDER

    infom consulting is an owner-managed business and consulting firm in Germany. The company supports large corporations and larger SMEs across Europe. Our IT experts are realising projects for the European Institutions, United Nations agencies, International Organisations and multinational companies across the EU.

    TO DO - QUESTIONS

    1. INTRO': Can you please provide a 3-4 sentences summary how you fit It's a kind of Intro' to be used for your presentation to the UN-client, which will help a lot.
    2. RATE(S): Can you tell me your daily rate (all in) in Euro, please? 100% OFF-site work will be possible.
    3. CV: Can you send your CV in DOC-format highlighting the specific skills relevant to this request, please?
    4. Can you tell me your availability (or notice period), please? We need one single key-consultant, who needs to be available full-time, 8 hrs per working day, Mon-Fri, 40 hrs/week, to work with team.
    5. REFERENCES: Mandatory: please indicate minimum two reference projects/links of GeoAI projects/activities in the CV. Please do not apply if your experience is primarily ESRI/ArcGIS.