GIS Solutions Engineer

Analyse client and business requirements and translate them into functional specifications, technical designs, solution architectures, workflows, data models and implementation plans. Design, configure, customise and administer Esri solutions, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Survey123, Field Maps, StoryMaps and related components. Develop and support non-Esri and open-source GIS solutions using technologies such as QGIS, GeoServer, MapServer, PostGIS, OpenLayers, Leaflet, CesiumJS, GDAL/OGR, GeoNode and equivalent geospatial platforms. Develop web, desktop and mobile GIS applications, reusable components, widgets, geoprocessing tools, scripts and APIs using Python, ArcPy, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL, REST services and other relevant technologies. Design and maintain enterprise geodatabases and spatial databases, including schemas, feature classes, domains, subtypes, relationships, topology, versioning, spatial indexing, archiving and replication. Perform spatial data conversion, migration, cleansing, transformation, validation and quality assurance; define coordinate systems, projections, metadata and data governance requirements. Publish and manage map, feature, imagery, geoprocessing and vector-tile services while ensuring suitable security, availability, performance and access controls. Integrate GIS platforms with enterprise and operational systems such as ERP, CRM, asset management, fleet tracking, IoT, document management, business intelligence, mobile applications and third-party databases or APIs. Implement and consume OGC and industry-standard services and formats, including WMS, WFS, WMTS, WCS, REST, GeoJSON, KML and GML, and support hybrid Esri/non-Esri architectures. Perform advanced spatial analysis, network analysis, suitability modelling, spatial statistics, raster and imagery processing, 3D GIS and digital twin use cases where applicable. Participate in the full project lifecycle: discovery, estimation, requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, training, handover, support and closure. Prepare technical proposals, statements of work, architecture diagrams, bills of quantities, effort estimates, implementation methodologies, demonstrations and proof-of-concept solutions. Prepare and execute unit, integration, system, performance and user-acceptance testing; investigate defects and ensure deliverables meet approved requirements and acceptance criteria. Deploy, monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, patch and upgrade GIS applications, services and databases across development, testing, staging and production environments, including on-premises, cloud and hybrid deployments. Provide technical support within agreed SLAs, perform root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions and maintain operational, troubleshooting and knowledge-transfer documentation. Conduct client workshops, technical meetings, demonstrations and training; communicate complex GIS concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Maintain accurate project tasks, timesheets, risks, issues, change records, technical documentation and progress updates in the approved company systems. Mentor junior GIS resources, contribute reusable assets and knowledge, and continuously evaluate emerging GIS, AI, remote sensing, cloud, digital twin and spatial analytics technologies. Comply with company policies, quality procedures, information security controls, coding standards, change management and confidentiality requirements, and perform other related duties assigned by the direct manager. Desired Candidate Profile Master's degree in GIS, Geomatics, Data Science or a related discipline is a plus. Esri technical certifications and relevant cloud, database, software development or project management certifications are advantageous. Experience in Qatar, the GCC, government, utilities, oil and gas, transportation, logistics, telecommunications, asset management, smart cities or similar enterprise environments is a plus. Advanced knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online and configurable Esri applications. Strong working knowledge of QGIS, GeoServer, PostGIS, GDAL/OGR and web-mapping frameworks such as OpenLayers, Leaflet or CesiumJS. Proficiency in Python, ArcPy, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS, SQL, REST APIs and common geospatial data formats. Strong spatial database skills in PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Spatial and/or Esri Enterprise Geodatabase. Knowledge of OGC standards, spatial ETL, data modelling, geoprocessing, raster/imagery processing, spatial analysis and performance optimisation. Understanding of Windows/Linux environments, web and application servers, cloud platforms, source control such as Git, and deployment practices. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, planning, client consultation and presentation skills. Ability to manage multiple assignments independently, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior resources. Professional proficiency in English; bilingual Arabic and English capability is highly preferred.