GIS Architect

GIS Architect

Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires GIS Architect to be based at their client's office in Wokingham, UK.

This is a hybrid role - you can work remotely in the UK and attend the Wokingham office 3 days per week .

This is a 6+ month temporary contract to start ASAP

Day rate: Competitive Market rate

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Technical/Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of a scalable, secure, and interoperable GIS platform. This platform will support strategic spatial energy planning, environmental impact assessments, economic modelling, and community engagement. The Architect will play a pivotal role in consolidating Legacy systems, ensuring data quality, and enabling advanced geospatial analytics.

Key Responsibilities

GIS Platform Architecture & Design

• Lead the end-to-end design of a scalable GIS platform aligned with project strategic goals
• Define architecture principles, technology stack, and integration patterns
• Ensure interoperability with internal and external systems (eg, energy models, environmental databases)

Infrastructure Provisioning

• Design and provision Azure-based environments (Sandbox, Dev, UAT, Production)
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of cloud infrastructure
• Integrate with peripheral systems to support end-to-end workflows

Data Migration & Legacy System Integration

• Lead migration and replication of spatial datasets and functionalities from Legacy GIS platforms (eg, Intergraph, Smallworld)
• Ensure continuity of historical insights and data integrity

Data Governance & Quality

• Establish data stewardship processes and governance frameworks
• Implement metadata standards, symbology conventions, and data validation mechanisms
• Leverage automation and AI/ML for data quality improvement

Geospatial Analytics & Modelling

• Enable spatial analytics, economic modelling, and visualisation tools
• Support decision-making and public engagement through intuitive dashboards and maps

Stakeholder Engagement & Use Case Delivery

• Conduct discovery workshops with stakeholders to validate use cases
• Deliver solutions through agile sprints and iterative development

Training & Transition

• Deliver training sessions and technical documentation as per standards
• Provide hypercare support during transition to production

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Geoinformatics, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, with at least 5 years in GIS platforms
• Proven experience with Azure cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices
• Strong understanding of geospatial technologies (eg, ESRI, QGIS, FME, GeoServer)
• Experience with Legacy GIS systems (Intergraph, Smallworld) and data migration
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in geospatial data quality and analytics
• Agile delivery experience and ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Due to the volume of applications received, unfortunately we cannot respond to everyone.

If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.