About us
At Cognizant, we are dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses — helping them go from doing digital to being digital.
In Poland, our offices are located in Gdansk, Wroclaw, and Kraków. With the capacity to support various clients, we offer a world of opportunities for both professionals and graduates. You can expect five-star training, a chance to realize your career goals, and a range of benefits. Be Cognizant!
Role description
The Junior GIS Data Configuration Specialist is primarily responsible for the execution of data processing workflows for partner-provided content. This role ensures that crucial real-time information - such as road closures and temporary restrictions is correctly ingested, processed, and accurately displayed online. As part of the responsibilities, the operator will be required to communicate with the data provider in the event of issues with the received data.
- Configure new requests to correctly translate third-party data into the platform’s internal format for effective visualization including the optimization of existing ones,
- Analyze the structure of incoming data, which is typically presented in standardized formats (e.g., internal schemas, JSON, and XML), to derive actionable insights,
- Engage and collaborate directly with partners to troubleshoot, test, and fix data issues,
- Apply foundational GIS knowledge to identify and verify the correct spatial features on the map, ensuring accurate data configuration and visualization,
- Investigate and troubleshoot configuration errors,
- Execute standard data analysis and processing workflows,
- Proactively identify and raise systemic problems with tools or processes,
- Contribute to in-depth failure analysis to determine the root cause of problems or incorrect edits.
- Knowledge of the English language on at least a B2 level,
- Foundational knowledge of GIS data and map-based workflows,
- Familiarity with SQL for data querying and analysis,
- Familiarity with data structures, including JSON and XML, is a plus,
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with a high focus on detail and data accuracy,
- A positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward internal and external partners at all times,
- Excellent communication skills,
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work effectively and accurately under deadlines and pressure,
- Nice to have: French or Portuguese on a communicative level.
- Extensive benefits package: (private medical healthcare including dental care, life insurance, cafeteria benefits),
- Full equipment and paid training provided from the first day of work,
- Open-minded and multinational environment,
- Opportunity to be part of a global organization focused on the development,
- Professional development and a clear career path,
- Training & development opportunities including language courses.
Due to Client security requirements in the project, it is a condition of your employment in the offered position to present a valid NFC-enabled ID card (i.e. an e-chip-enabled ID/Passport) and undergo the Client mandated ID check as a part of the Client onboarding to the project. If the above requirement is not fulfilled Cognizant will be entitled to cancel this offer and not enter into employment agreement with you or, in case the employment agreement is signed with you prior to completion of the abovementioned verification, to terminate your employment. The Client being the data controller responsible for this specific verification process will contact you separately to provide you with more detailed information in this regard.
For more information about us, visit Cognizant Poland.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Poland Sp. z o.o.
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS POLAND SP Z O O
Cognizant is a leading IT Services provider globally, transforming Clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Headquartered in the US, Cognizant is ranked on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.At Cognizant, we celebrate diversity and inclusion across our workforce and with our partners, communities and fellow racing fans. That’s why, alongside the Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One team, we work in unison for a more inclusive future. All in, all welcome.
