Job Description \- GIS Team Lead
Rotten Grapes Private Limited is a technology\-driven company building data\-intensive, production\-grade software platforms with a strong focus on geospatial and GIS\-enabled systems.
We work with government agencies, enterprises, and international clients across forestry, agri\-tech, urban planning, water management, climate resilience, digital twin, and sustainability domains.
Our engineering philosophy emphasizes clean architecture, open\-source technologies, scalability, and long\-term maintainability. We build systems designed for real\-world operational environments—not prototypes.
Position: GIS Team Lead
- *Location:** Nashik, Maharashtra
- *Experience:** 5–10 Years
- *Employment Type:** Full\-Time
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated **GIS Team Lead** who can lead the design, architecture, and development of next\-generation geospatial products and platforms.
The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in GIS technologies, software engineering, spatial databases, and modern web GIS development while also demonstrating leadership in product development, technical decision\-making, team management, and client engagement.
This role requires ownership of the complete GIS product lifecycle—from conceptualization and architecture to development, deployment, and continuous enhancement.
The candidate will work closely with company leadership, product managers, GIS analysts, software engineers, and clients to build scalable and innovative geospatial solutions.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Leadership \& Strategy
- Lead the design and development of GIS products and geospatial technology platforms.
- Translate business requirements into scalable product architectures and technical roadmaps.
- Drive product innovation using emerging technologies in GIS, Remote Sensing, GeoAI, Digital Twins, and Spatial Analytics.
- Define development standards, coding practices, architecture guidelines, and deployment strategies.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize product features and releases.
- Ensure successful delivery of GIS products within timelines and quality expectations.
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor GIS developers, GIS analysts, and geospatial engineers.
- Conduct code reviews and technical design reviews.
- Allocate resources and manage project execution across multiple initiatives.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and engineering excellence.
- Support recruitment, training, and skill development of GIS team members.
GIS Platform Development
- Design and develop enterprise\-grade GIS applications using modern open\-source technologies.
- Lead development of web\-based GIS platforms, spatial analytics systems, and geospatial decision\-support applications.
- Architect scalable GIS solutions using microservices and cloud\-native approaches.
- Design reusable geospatial services and APIs for multiple products.
Spatial Application Development
* Develop and oversee GIS applications using
- Python
- FastAPI
- React
- OpenLayers
- Leaflet
- CesiumJS
- Potree
- Lead implementation of:
- 2D Web GIS
- 3D GIS and Digital Twin Applications
- Spatial Dashboards
- GeoAI\-enabled Applications
- Spatial Decision Support Systems
Spatial Database \& Data Engineering
- Design and manage enterprise spatial databases using PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
- Develop scalable spatial data pipelines and ETL workflows.
- Optimize geospatial database performance and indexing strategies.
- Implement automated data processing workflows using Python and Celery.
GIS Infrastructure \& Deployment
* Design modern GIS architectures using
- Vector Tiles
- Tile Servers
- Spatial APIs
- Object Storage Systems
- Containerized Deployments
- Lead deployment and maintenance of production GIS environments.
- Ensure system scalability, reliability, security, and performance.
Innovation \& Emerging Technologies
- Evaluate and implement new geospatial technologies and frameworks.
- Lead initiatives in:
- Digital Twin Platforms
- GeoAI Applications
- Earth Observation Integration
- Real\-Time Spatial Analytics
- Point Cloud Processing
- LiDAR Applications
Required Technical SkillsGIS \& Geospatial Technologies
- Strong expertise in GIS application architecture and development.
- Advanced knowledge of:
- OpenLayers
- Leaflet
- PostGIS
- GDAL
- GeoServer
- QGIS
Programming
- Strong Python programming skills.
- Experience with FastAPI and REST API development.
- Experience with JavaScript and React.
Spatial Databases
- PostgreSQL/PostGIS
- Spatial indexing and query optimization
- Enterprise geospatial database design
Web GIS \& Spatial Services
- WMS
- WFS
- WMTS
- WPS
- OGC Standards
Data Processing
- Raster processing
- Vector processing
- Spatial ETL workflows
- Large\-scale geospatial data management
Preferred Skills
- Experience with CesiumJS and 3D GIS development.
- Experience with Potree and point\-cloud visualization.
- Experience with Digital Twin platforms and Smart City applications.
- Experience with Google Earth Engine.
- Experience with GeoAI and Machine Learning applications.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD practices.
- Exposure to hydrological, environmental, forestry, agriculture, or urban GIS projects.
Leadership Competencies
- Strong technical leadership and architectural decision\-making capability.
- Product mindset with ability to convert business requirements into scalable solutions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong project planning and execution skills.
- Ability to manage multiple products and concurrent development streams.
Why Join Us
- Lead the development of cutting\-edge geospatial products used by governments, enterprises, and international organizations.
- Opportunity to shape the technical direction of the company's GIS product portfolio.
- Work on Digital Twin, GeoAI, Earth Observation, Smart City, Forestry, Agriculture, and Sustainability platforms.
- Engineering\-first culture with a strong open\-source foundation.
- Direct interaction with leadership and strategic decision\-making.
- Significant growth opportunity into Product Head, GIS Practice Lead, or Chief Geospatial Architect roles.
Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Provident Fund
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Exposure to Global Projects
- Collaborative and Innovation\-Driven Work Environment
Work Location
Nashik, Maharashtra (In\-Person)
Experience Required
- *5–10 Years of relevant experience in GIS Software Development and Geospatial Product Engineering**
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in GIS, Geo\-informatics, Computer Science, Geomatics, Geospatial Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Master's Degree in Geo\-informatics or Geospatial Technology preferred.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person