GIS Leader (Geographic Information Systems)

About Citics

Citics is a comprehensive and pioneering real estate technology platform in Vietnam, built on big data, AI, and seamless digital solutions. By integrating valuation, mortgage referral, property transactions, and investment services into a single platform, Citics simplifies and enhances transparency across the entire real estate journey. Today, Citics operates in over 30 provinces, has digitized more than 33 million properties nationwide, and partners with over 80% of the leading banks in Vietnam. This strong foundation affirms Citics’ position as a trailblazer in the digital transformation of Vietnam’s real estate market.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Geospatial Analysis Team Leader to manage and grow our GIS capabilities. This role involves leading a Geospatial Data team and collaborating across departments to drive data quality, innovation, and scalability in our geospatial services. In this role, you will support various geospatial projects by analyzing geographic data, creating maps, and providing insights that assist in decision-making processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Geospatial Analysis Team (5 – 10 members), including task planning, mentoring, and performance evaluation.
• Develop and maintain documentation, standard operating procedures, and internal training resources.
• Collect, process, and analyze cadastral, zoning, and real estate development data.
• Ensure data quality through validation, aggregation, and continuous improvement.
• Manage the storage and synchronization of cadastral and planning data within internal systems.
• Build and optimize automated and semi-automated GIS workflows using tools such as FME, Model Builder (ArcGIS Pro), Model Designer (QGIS), Spatial ETL, and Python.
• Advise the Board of Directors on GIS strategy and implementation aligned with business goals.
• Support cross-functional teams with expertise in cadastral and zoning data.

Experience:

• 3–5 years in geospatial analysis, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or project management role within GIS.

Technical Skills:

• Strong command of coordinate systems (VN2000, HN72, WGS84) and transformations.
• Advanced skills in handling cadastral and planning datasets from basic to complex levels.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration abilities.

Tools & Technologies:

• GIS Platforms: ArcGIS Pro, QGIS (including Model Builder/Designer)
• ETL Tools: FME Form (formerly FME Desktop)
• Databases: PostgreSQL with PostGIS extension
• Server/Backend: GeoServer, Python (especially with Pandas, GeoPandas, Shapely)
• CAD: MicroStation, AutoCAD

Data Formats:

• Vector: *.shp, *.geojson, *.json, *.gdb
• Raster: *.mbtiles, *.geotiff, *.pbf
• CAD: *.dgn, *.dwg

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Inside our engineering team:

• We iterate constantly. There’s no such thing as the best version of anything, just a constant streams of improvements and tests.
• We move fast, really fast. Major changes can be executed in a few days, many times just a few hours.
• We have a data-informed mindset. We try to use data to inform our decision as much as possible.
• We are independent. Most of the time, your team will not need technical assistance from other teams.
• We take risks. We’re not afraid to challenge “best practices”.

Our attractive offers include: 

• Open communication with passionate and experienced members.
• Challenging working environment.
• Social insurance, unemployment insurance under the Insurance Law
• Internal events to bond our mutual understanding & spirit such as team building, team outing, Citic’s birthday, Year-end party…
• Generous special Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which is approved by the Board of Director.
• 40 flexible working hours per week from Monday to Friday.
• Young, dynamic working environment with strong startup culture.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Company team building, annual Birthday party and other events: New Year, X-mas,…
• Support fee for parking, marriages, child births, hospitalization.

• Qualification: Bachelor
• Age: Unlimited
• Job type: Permanent