GIS Solution Architect (Enterprise & Cloud)

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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/Google Cloud Platform)
• Geodatabases (PostGIS, SQL Server, Oracle)
• Strong understanding of:
• API integrations (REST/SOAP)
• Data pipelines and workflows
• Enterprise architecture principles