GIS - Solution Architect

Job Description The GIS Solution Architect will drive the digital transformation of enterprise geospatial systems, leading the technical migration of complex ArcGIS ecosystems from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud. This role serves as the technical authority bridging GIS spatial science with modern .NET/JS software engineering, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with enterprise security and governance standards. Roles & Responsibilities Design and implement robust, cloud-native architectures for ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal, Server, Data Store) within cloud environments (Azure/AWS). Lead the migration strategy for legacy GIS platforms, navigating technical and security constraints to ensure seamless transition to the cloud. Oversee development of enterprise web applications using C# .NET, React, and Next.js, integrated with ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript. Ensure all digital solutions meet enterprise security, governance, and quality protocols. Develop and optimise Python (ArcPy, GDAL) and FME pipelines to automate geoprocessing and ETL tasks. Implement microservices using .NET/Python and Docker, managed through DevOps CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment. Act as technical lead in discussions with business stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical blueprints and managing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phases. Requirements Expert knowledge of cloud platforms and cloud services (EC2, S3, EKS, Lambda). Strong experience with ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Monitor, ArcGIS Pro, ArcObjects, and Esri Workflow Manager (WFM). Advanced proficiency in C# .NET Core/8, Python, RESTful APIs, and modern front-end frameworks (React/Next.js). Hands-on experience with spatial data science and image processing libraries (OpenCV, RasterIO, PyTorch). Azure or AWS Associate-level certification, or ISTQB Foundation certification (preferred). OWASP certification is an advantage.