Locality Expert - Maps Data Quality
Cognizant Technology SolutionsSammanfattning
Cognizant is seeking a detail-oriented Locality Expert to join their team, focusing on verifying and validating Maps Data to ensure geographic accuracy. This role involves auditing critical geographic attributes by comparing them against reliable sources through web research. The position offers the opportunity to impact millions of users by ensuring accurate real-time geographic information. Candidates can expect to work independently while managing performance metrics and contributing to team-Jobbet i korthet
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Opportunity to make a global impact by influencing navigation for millions.Development of specialized expertise in geospatial data quality.Career development opportunities within a global technology leader.Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
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Publicerad: 2026-10-06
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ABOUT COGNIZANT
Cognizant is a leading global technology and professional services company that drives digital transformation for enterprises worldwide. We combine deep industry expertise, advanced technology capabilities, and human-centered design to solve complex business challenges. We're proud to partner with Google on mission-critical projects like Google Maps, where accuracy and attention to detail directly impact millions of users globally.
THE ROLE
Are you detail-oriented with a passion for geographic accuracy? Join our team as a Locality Expert, where you'll verify and validate Maps Data to ensure it reflects real-world changes. You'll audit critical geographic attributes-locations, names, platforms, entrances, exits, and transit positions across different transportation modes-by comparing them against trustworthy sources via web research. Your work ensures millions of users have accurate, real-time geographic information.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Audit Maps Data against real-world conditions and trustworthy sources to verify accuracy. You'll evaluate and update critical geographic attributes, work independently while managing your performance metrics, and meet defined SLA/TAT timelines. You'll also identify opportunities for improvement and communicate insights to your team lead, contributing to continuous quality enhancement.
WHO YOU ARE
You hold a bachelor's degree in a related field or have 2+ years of equivalent professional experience in a similar role. You have fair knowledge of Google Maps and geospatial data, basic understanding of Transit/GTFS knowledge, and strong attention to detail. Excellent English communication skills and proficiency with Excel are essential. You're tech-savvy, can work independently, and have the flexibility to work different shifts based on business needs.
Nice-to-have skills include experience with vector data analysis, basic GIS map component knowledge, and PL/SQL basics.
WHY JOIN US?
Make global impact every day-your work directly influences how millions of people navigate the world. You'll develop specialized expertise in geospatial data quality within a team dedicated to excellence. Join Cognizant and grow with a global technology leader offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Become a specialist in a rapidly growing field of data quality assurance.
Additional employment information
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] for roles based in the Americas or [email protected] for roles based in India.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Cognizant is a leading global technology and professional services company that drives digital transformation for enterprises worldwide. We combine deep industry expertise, advanced technology capabilities, and human-centered design to solve complex business challenges. We're proud to partner with Google on mission-critical projects like Google Maps, where accuracy and attention to detail directly impact millions of users globally.
THE ROLE
Are you detail-oriented with a passion for geographic accuracy? Join our team as a Locality Expert, where you'll verify and validate Maps Data to ensure it reflects real-world changes. You'll audit critical geographic attributes-locations, names, platforms, entrances, exits, and transit positions across different transportation modes-by comparing them against trustworthy sources via web research. Your work ensures millions of users have accurate, real-time geographic information.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Audit Maps Data against real-world conditions and trustworthy sources to verify accuracy. You'll evaluate and update critical geographic attributes, work independently while managing your performance metrics, and meet defined SLA/TAT timelines. You'll also identify opportunities for improvement and communicate insights to your team lead, contributing to continuous quality enhancement.
WHO YOU ARE
You hold a bachelor's degree in a related field or have 2+ years of equivalent professional experience in a similar role. You have fair knowledge of Google Maps and geospatial data, basic understanding of Transit/GTFS knowledge, and strong attention to detail. Excellent English communication skills and proficiency with Excel are essential. You're tech-savvy, can work independently, and have the flexibility to work different shifts based on business needs.
Nice-to-have skills include experience with vector data analysis, basic GIS map component knowledge, and PL/SQL basics.
WHY JOIN US?
Make global impact every day-your work directly influences how millions of people navigate the world. You'll develop specialized expertise in geospatial data quality within a team dedicated to excellence. Join Cognizant and grow with a global technology leader offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Become a specialist in a rapidly growing field of data quality assurance.
Additional employment information
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] for roles based in the Americas or [email protected] for roles based in India.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
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Locality Expert - Maps Data Quality
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