Job Description

Job Title: GIS Architect (Geospatial Solutions)

Experience: 10+ Years

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced GIS Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise geospatial solutions .

The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining GIS architecture strategies , integrating GIS platforms with enterprise systems, and supporting web and mobile GIS applications . This role requires strong expertise in geospatial technologies, cloud platforms, spatial data management, and solution architecture , along with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design

• Define and implement enterprise GIS architecture strategies ensuring scalability, performance, and security
• Design and architect end-to-end GIS platforms , including:
  • System integrations
  • Data pipelines
  • Services architecture
• Develop and deploy GIS applications and tools using Python
• Build web-based GIS applications and geospatial solutions

Cloud & Infrastructure Management

• Design and manage cloud-based GIS infrastructure on platforms such as:
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Google Cloud
• Utilize services like:
  • Compute (EC2, VMs)
  • Storage (S3, Blob Storage)
  • Serverless (Lambda)
  • Containers (EKS / Kubernetes)
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of GIS systems

Spatial Data Management & Analytics

• Work with geospatial data formats :
  • Vector and Raster data
• Manage enterprise geodatabases:
  • PostgreSQL / PostGIS
  • SQL Server
  • Oracle
• Perform advanced spatial analysis , including:
  • Clustering
  • Spatial regression
• Automate GIS workflows using Python libraries such as:
  • GDAL
  • GeoPandas
  • ArcPy

Integration & Enterprise Collaboration

• Design and implement API-based integrations (REST/SOAP) between GIS and enterprise systems
• Collaborate with:
  • Infrastructure teams
  • Database teams
  • Cloud engineering teams
• Ensure secure, scalable, and efficient system integrations

Deployment & Performance Optimization

• Support deployment and tuning of:
  • GIS servers
  • Portals
  • Geodatabases
• Monitor system performance and optimize for scalability and reliability

Leadership & Governance

• Provide architectural guidance to:
  • GIS developers
  • Analysts
  • QA teams
• Define and enforce:
  • Coding standards
  • Design principles
  • Deployment best practices
• Lead technical design reviews (HLD/LLD) and solution approvals

Stakeholder Management & Strategy

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and define requirements
• Work with PMO and delivery teams to plan GIS roadmaps and scaling strategies
• Ensure alignment of GIS solutions with enterprise IT standards and business goals

️ Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in GIS / Geospatial Technologies
• Strong expertise in:
  • GIS architecture and solution design
  • Python-based GIS development
  • Spatial data management and analysis
• Hands-on experience with:
  • GIS platforms (Esri ArcGIS or similar)
  • Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Geodatabases (PostGIS, SQL Server, Oracle)
• Strong understanding of:
  • API integrations (REST/SOAP)
  • Data pipelines and workflows
  • Enterprise architecture principles

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