Mapping Data Technician

Cognizant is a large IT Consulting Firm that leverages modern technologies to transform a a variety of modern business operations. People supporting this project work wo keep GIS mapping data up to date in real time. The Mapping Data Technician is responsible for completing beginning mapping operations including, base map edits, shape drawing, and other GIS related tasks. The Mapping Data Technician should have a basic understanding of GIS and mapping tools and be able to complete basic map edits, data maintenance tasks and basic analysis of mapping edits and issues. Please note that this role is 100% onsite in Bothell, Washington. Only local candidates will be considered.

Role Responsibilities

• Work with mapping imagery and data to make edits with exceptional quality and accuracy.
• Use mapping tools and knowledge to continually improve map accuracy and edits.
• Analyze map data and make decisions based on policy to complete map workflows.
• Provide quantitative and qualitative insights to mapping processes as part of post-project analysis or deep-dive.
• Run QA tools and answer key quality questions about imagery.
• Enter key mapping metadata and other information as requested with high accuracy.
• Handle complex and time-sensitive data modeling questions.
• Contribute to in-depth failure analysis to determine the root cause of problems or incorrect edits.
• Proactively identify and raise systemic problems with tools or processes.
• Investigate complex problems, provide detailed insights, develop hypotheses, and propose solutions to mitigate, prevent, or solve them.
• Contribute to project bugs, workflows, worksheets, scripts, and dashboards.
• Collect data and provide domain expertise as part of post-project reports or deep-dives.
• Use research and discernment skills to make map edits of the highest quality.

Role Requirements

• At least a bachelor's degree
• A basic understanding of GIS and mapping tools

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until September 19th, 2025.

The hourly rate for this position is between $19 – $21 per hour, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

  Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position whom are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.