Geospatial Solution Architect

Job Title: Geospatial Solution Architect (ArcGIS Enterprise)

Location: Pennsylvania (Hybrid / Onsite as required)

Job Type: Contract (Funded through 06/30/2027; extensions possible)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Geospatial Solution Architect to lead the design and integration of enterprise-grade geospatial solutions using ArcGIS Enterprise. This role operates at the intersection of GIS and enterprise IT, driving scalable integration strategies that connect geospatial platforms with core business systems, APIs, and cloud services.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in ArcGIS architecture, enterprise integration, and transportation-focused GIS solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Transportation & GIS Strategy

• Interpret federal/state transportation GIS mandates (HPMS, MIRE, ARNOLD) into technical solutions
• Define best practices for enterprise GIS governance, quality, and lifecycle management

Architecture & Design

• Design end-to-end geospatial solutions using ArcGIS Enterprise
• Develop architecture diagrams, integration frameworks, and technical roadmaps
• Build scalable GIS service patterns aligned with enterprise architecture
• Support GIS cloud migration, performance tuning, and optimization

Enterprise Integration

• Implement integration patterns (REST, SOAP, APIs, ETL/ELT, messaging)
• Design APIs, data pipelines, and middleware connecting GIS with enterprise systems
• Utilize tools such as ArcGIS REST API, Python, FME, and webhooks
• Integrate GIS with ERP, asset management, and transportation systems

Data Engineering & Automation

• Develop geospatial data models, geodatabases, and LRS datasets
• Build automated workflows using Python, ArcPy, and geoprocessing services
• Ensure data governance, quality, lineage, and metadata standards

Collaboration & Leadership

• Lead technical design sessions and stakeholder workshops
• Collaborate with architects, developers, planners, and engineers
• Provide technical direction across cross-functional teams

Innovation & Modernization

• Evaluate emerging GIS technologies and analytics (AI/ML, real-time data)
• Lead modernization initiatives including cloud and spatial data platforms
• Support enterprise GIS roadmap development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, or related field
• 5 years of transportation-focused GIS experience (DOT or similar environment)
• Strong experience with ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal, Server, Datastore)
• Expertise in enterprise integration (APIs, ETL/ELT, data pipelines)
• Proficiency in Python, ArcPy, SQL, and geoprocessing workflows
• Experience with spatial data modeling and geodatabase management (PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
• Hands-on experience integrating GIS with transportation or asset systems
• Knowledge of GIS data governance, security, and compliance
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum or ITIL methodologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• GISP Certification (URISA)
• Esri Certifications (Enterprise System Design, ArcGIS API Developer)
• Experience with transportation safety datasets and analytics platforms
• Experience in large-scale GIS modernization or cloud architecture initiatives

Technical Skills

• Languages: Python, JavaScript, SQL, C#, ArcGIS Arcade
• GIS Tools: ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Hub
• Integration Tools: ArcGIS REST API, FME, APIs, Webhooks
• Databases: PostgreSQL (PostGIS), SQL Server, MySQL
• Version Control: Git / DevOps

Working Conditions

• Hybrid or onsite work as required
• Occasional after-hours support for maintenance or critical operations

Why Join

• Opportunity to modernize statewide transportation GIS systems
• Work on enterprise-scale geospatial architecture and integration
• High-impact role supporting data-driven decision making and public infrastructure

Interested candidates can apply with their updated resume.