GIS Solution Architect (Enterprise & Cloud)

San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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/GCP)
- Geodatabases (PostGIS SQL Server Oracle)
Strong understanding of:
- API integrations (REST/SOAP)
- Data pipelines and workflows
- Enterprise architecture principles

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 strategi...