GIS Architect

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Job Title:

GIS Architect

Work Location:

Wokingham Mode of Working:
Hybrid Office Days (if Hybrid): 3 Days

The Role Seeking a highly skilled Technical/Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of a scalable, secure, and interoperable GIS platform. This platform will support strategic spatial energy planning, environmental impact assessments, economic modelling, and community engagement. The architect will play a pivotal role in consolidating legacy systems, ensuring data quality, and enabling advanced geospatial analytics. Your Responsibilities 1. GIS Platform Architecture & Design Lead the end-to-end design of a scalable GIS platform aligned with project strategic goals Define architecture principles, technology stack, and integration patterns Ensure interoperability with internal and external systems (e.g., energy models, environmental databases) 2.

Infrastructure Provisioning Design and provision Azure-based environments (Sandbox, Dev, UAT, Production) Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of cloud infrastructure Integrate with peripheral systems to support end-to-end workflows
3. Data Migration & Legacy System Integration Lead migration and replication of spatial datasets and functionalities from legacy GIS platforms (e.g., Intergraph, Small world) Ensure continuity of historical insights and data integrity
4. Data Governance & Quality Establish data stewardship processes and governance frameworks Implement metadata standards, symbology conventions, and data validation mechanisms Leverage automation and AI/ML for data quality improvement
5. Geospatial Analytics & Modelling Enable spatial analytics, economic modelling, and visualization tools Support decision-making and public engagement through intuitive dashboards and maps
6. Stakeholder Engagement & Use Case Delivery Conduct discovery workshops with stakeholders to validate use cases Deliver solutions through agile sprints and iterative development
7. Training & Transition Deliver training sessions and technical documentation as per standards Provide hypercare support during transition to production Your Profile Essential Skills / Knowledge / Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Geoinformatics, Engineering, or related field 10 years of experience in solution architecture, with at least 5 years in GIS platforms Proven experience with Azure cloud infrastructure and Dev Ops practices Strong understanding of geospatial technologies (e.g., ESRI, QGIS, FME, Geo Server)

Experience with legacy GIS systems (Intergraph, Small world) and data migration Familiarity with AI/ML applications in geospatial data quality and analytics Agile delivery experience and ability to lead cross-functional teams