Job Title: Team Lead – GIS Data Specialist (Road Annotation)

Domain: GIS / Geospatial Data Annotation / HD Mapping

Role Type: Team Management & Operations

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and technically proficient Team Lead – GIS Data Specialist (Road Annotation) to manage and drive a team responsible for GIS-based road annotation activities for an HD Mapping project.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on expertise in road network annotation using JOSM, a solid understanding of GIS concepts and OpenStreetMap (OSM) standards, and the ability to manage team productivity, quality, and delivery timelines. The role involves overseeing annotation workflows, ensuring mapping accuracy, conducting quality audits, and driving continuous process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, manage, and monitor a team of GIS Road Annotation Specialists.
- Oversee road annotation activities, including road networks, lane geometries, intersections, medians, sidewalks, and other road infrastructure using JOSM.
- Ensure accurate feature tagging, road connectivity, and alignment with high-resolution satellite imagery.
- Conduct regular quality checks and audits to ensure annotation accuracy and compliance with client guidelines.
- Monitor team productivity, quality metrics, and daily deliverables.
- Allocate tasks, manage workloads, and ensure timely completion of project deliverables.
- Identify recurring annotation errors, provide constructive feedback, and implement corrective actions.




- Drive process improvements to enhance annotation quality and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and communicate project progress, challenges, and performance updates.
- Support team members with technical guidance and issue resolution.

Required Skills & Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in GIS, Road Annotation, or Geospatial Data Annotation.
- Proficiency in JOSM (Java OpenStreetMap Editor) or similar GIS editing tools.
- Good understanding of GIS concepts, OpenStreetMap (OSM) standards, and road network mapping.
- Experience in team handling, task allocation, productivity monitoring, and quality management.
- Ability to interpret and work with high-resolution satellite imagery.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage project deliverables within defined quality and productivity targets.

Preferred Skills (Added Advantage)

- Experience in HD Mapping or Autonomous Vehicle (AV) mapping projects.
- Knowledge of QGIS or ArcGIS.
- Basic knowledge of Python or scripting for GIS-related workflows.
- Understanding of road geometry, lane-level mapping, and geospatial data validation.

Educational Qualification

Diploma / Bachelor's / Master's degree in any of the following disciplines:
- GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
- Geography
- Remote Sensing
- Geomatics
- Civil Engineering
- Surveying
- Any other relevant technical discipline.

📌 Job Description – Team Lead GIS Data Specialist (Road Annotation) (Kolkata)
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