Career opportunities: GIS Data Engineer

Geographic Information System (GIS) Data Engineer

We are a leading independent telecoms infrastructure company, with one of the most extensive tower portfolios across Africa and the Middle East. Our business model promotes tower infrastructure sharing and enables mobile network operators (MNOs) to deliver mobile connectivity more quickly, reliably, cost-effectively and with a lower carbon footprint. In turn, this supports the expansion and quality of mobile connectivity, driving sustainable development in our markets.

What we do
We build, acquire, lease up, and operate telecommunications towers that can accommodate and power the needs of multiple tenants. Our tenants are the major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), and we serve them across nine high-growth markets (8 in Africa + Oman in the Middle East). Our purpose, mission, and sustainable business strategy are underpinned by our values of integrity, partnership, and excellence.

Overview
As a Geographic Information System (GIS) Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Geographic Information System (GIS) models and databases.

Location: London

This role requires in-office attendance from Monday to Thursday, with the flexibility to work from home on Fridays.

Role Responsibilities:

• As a GIS Data Engineer, you will be responsible for:
• Designing, building, updating, upgrading, maintaining, and modifying automated statistical models.
• Developing and managing SQL and spatial databases (GeoDB) dedicated to the statistical model.
• Performing exploratory and predictive statistical analyses (regression, MFA, hypothesis testing, clustering) to isolate profitable locations and other revenue leakages.
• Preparing dataset for analyses.
• Performing complex Spatial Analyses.
• Developing, validating and testing of new models for commercial valuation of sites.
• Optimising current Python models.
• Automating current manual processes into a Python script.

Role requirements

• To succeed in the role, you will have: 
• Experience in developing scripts within market-leading Statistical software, such as R, SAS or equivalent.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and R.
• Experience with database management systems such as SQL Server, Oracle.
• Experience with advanced Excel functions (pivot, model, auto-filter)

Desired Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Creative and meticulous with PowerPoint presentation settings.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Telecom industry knowledge is an advantage. 

Benefits
We want you to shine bright and feel amazing at work, all while keeping your personal life in full swing! With hybrid working options and awesome parental leave, we’ve got your back. And that’s not all; we have packed in a bunch of other fantastic perks just for you!

• Office situated in the vibrant heart of London, Liverpool Street
• Competitive annual gross salary
• Discretionary yearly bonus
• Access to private medical and dental care
• Six months of paid maternity leave
• 9% employer pension contribution
• Season ticket loan available
• Gym membership included
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Complimentary daily breakfast

Helios Towers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you are applying for a position in South Africa, Employment Equity targets may apply when we consider your application.