Geoinformatics Specialist / Geoinformatician | Geoinformatikerin / Geoinformatiker (m/w/d)

Job Summary

The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) is seeking a Geoinformatics Specialist to join the Maritime Data Center in Hamburg. This role is crucial for developing and implementing a future-oriented raster data management system, primarily using the open-source software Rasdaman. Day-to-day responsibilities include the conception, planning, and technical execution of database infrastructure for multi-dimensional raster data, integrating these into the existing Geodata Infrastructure (GDI). The specialist will also be responsible for creating and maintaining OGC-compliant services (e.g., WCS, WCPS) and ETL processes, alongside creating comprehensive technical documentation and providing training to users and administrators. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Geoinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field, and possesses strong knowledge of OGC standards, SQL, Linux, and scripting languages like Python. This is a temporary position, expected to last until March 18, 2027, covering maternity and parental leave, offering work in an agile, collaborative environment with modern IT infrastructure.