Senior Geospatial Solutions Architect

Senior Geospatial Solution Architect

Hybrid

Description:

Diversified Systems is searching for a Senior Geospatial Solution Architect who will be leading the design and integration of enterprise-grade geospatial solutions leveraging ArcGIS Enterprise.

The successful candidate will work at the intersection of GIS and enterprise IT, developing scalable integration strategies that connect geospatial capabilities with core business systems, APIs, and cloud services.

This role demands strong knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise architecture, enterprise application integration techniques, and geospatial data workflows. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, solution architect, and hands-on technical lead who can translate business requirements into robust GIS solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret federal and state transportation GIS mandates such as HPMS, MIRE, and ARNOLD and translate them into technical requirements and workflows.
• Knowledge of best practices for enterprise transportation GIS design, governance, quality assurance, and lifecycle management.
• Design and document end-to-end geospatial solutions using ArcGIS Enterprise, with a focus on seamless integration with enterprise systems.
• Develop scalable architecture diagrams, integration frameworks, and technical roadmaps for GIS solutions.
• Define reusable GIS service patterns that align with the agency's enterprise architecture and data governance standards.
• Support GIS cloud migration, performance monitoring, and optimization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain complex geospatial data models, geodatabases, and LRS-enabled datasets using Esri Roads and Highways and related technologies.
• Provide technical direction on integrations between GIS, asset management systems, maintenance platforms, analytics tools, and cloud-based services.
• Implement integration patterns including REST, SOAP, message queues, ETL/ELT, and APIs to connect ArcGIS Enterprise with business applications and data services.
• Leverage tools such as ArcGIS Enterprise SDK, ArcGIS REST API, FME, Python, and webhooks for automation and integration.
• Design and implement APIs, data pipelines, and middleware solutions to integrate ArcGIS Enterprise with enterprise applications including ERP, EAM, traffic systems, and databases.
• Utilize tools such as FME, ArcGIS Python API, ArcGIS REST API, and Velocity for real-time and batch data exchange.
• Collaborate with IT infrastructure and network security teams to ensure secure and compliant integrations.
• Develop automated workflows, scripts, and quality assurance tools using Python, SQL, Model Builder, and enterprise geoprocessing services.
• Work closely with business analysts, software developers, enterprise architects, and GIS professionals to deliver cross-functional solutions.
• Lead technical design sessions and workshops with stakeholders to define integration requirements and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, transportation planners, traffic engineers, and developers to ensure successful deployment and adoption of geospatial solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging GIS technologies, transportation data standards, and analytical approaches such as real-time data integration, spatial data lakes, and AI/ML for mobility analytics.
• Contribute to enterprise GIS roadmap development, including data governance, system integration strategies, and modernization planning.
• Lead proofs of concept and pilot projects to advance advanced transportation analytics and operational capabilities.
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Transportation Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent technical experience. Required.
• 5 years hands-on experience in transportation-focused GIS work within a state DOT, engineering firm, or similar environment designing and implementing GIS solutions using ArcGIS Enterprise. Required.
• 5 years proven experience in enterprise system integration, including API development, data interoperability, and system orchestration. Required.
• Advanced knowledge of the Esri software stack, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal, Server, Datastore), ArcGIS Online, and integration tools such as FME, Python, .NET, JavaScript, ArcGIS APIs for Python and JavaScript, and REST/SOAP APIs. Required.
• Strong proficiency in spatial data modeling and understanding of enterprise geodatabase management (PostgreSQL, SQL Server), as well as geospatial analysis techniques. Required.
• Demonstrated experience developing automated workflows using Python, ArcPy, and geoprocessing services. Required.
• Experience integrating GIS with transportation-related systems such as traffic monitoring, asset management, and planning tools. Required.
• Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and security principles related to spatial data integration. Required.
• Knowledge of federal transportation reporting requirements and roadway inventory and asset management practices. Required.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise GIS modernization initiatives or cloud-based GIS architecture. Required.
• Familiarity with transportation safety datasets, operations data, or traffic analytics platforms. Required.
• Understanding of ITIL, Agile/Scrum, or enterprise project management methodologies. Required.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences. Required.
• GISP (GIS Professional Certification) - URISA. Highly desired.
• Esri Technical Certifications such as Enterprise System Design Associate or Professional, or ArcGIS API Developer. Highly desired.
• Agile or Scrum certification. Highly desired.
  
  

About Diversified Systems

Founded in 1990, Diversified Systems is an award-winning Technology Services corporation providing all levels of IT project consulting services nationwide. DSI is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with regional offices in the American Midwest and East Coast. We offer our consultants a number of flexible and competitive compensation benefit packages.

Diversified Systems is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

DSI values authenticity and is committed to making sure our employees and partners are valued and respected. At DSI, we believe building a diverse culture is important because we know when people work together, we can achieve better results as a team. DSI realizes that everyone comes from various backgrounds. We celebrate these differences because our employees are our greatest asset as we strive to best meet the needs of those we serve. As part of our ongoing efforts, DSI is focused on advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion by setting high standards to continually evolve our culture. This includes but is not limited to recruiting, community involvement, client delivery, and career development.