Senior GIS Solution Architect for Bhrain at VAMS

VAMS; Manama; On-site; BHD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VAM Systems in Manama, Bahrain, is seeking a Senior GIS Solutions Architect to lead a high-performing GIS development team and shape strategic GIS initiatives.

You will design, develop, and implement GIS software, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure enterprise‑grade GIS solutions leveraging ArcGIS Server and Oracle databases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years progressive experience in software architecture and Enterprise GIS.
• Bachelor’s in GIS, CS/IT; ESRI Certification preferred.
• Expertise in ArcGIS Server, Map Services, and Oracle databases.

Responsibilities

• Plan direction and oversee GIS development team operations.
• Collaborate to identify, develop, implement, and support GIS projects.
• Design, develop, and implement GIS software solutions.

Skills

Web app development

SOA

Agile/Scrum

Oracle RDBMS

ArcGIS Server

Map tiling caching

Cloud services

IT security basics

Mobile development

Technical writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in GIS/CS/IT

ESRI System Design Certification

Tools

ArcGIS Portal / ArcGIS Online

ArcObjects

ArcGIS Desktop 10x

ArcSDE / Oracle geodatabases

Map/Geospatial services

Git

Dojo

HTML/CSS/XML

Geospatial web services

Job description

Senior GIS Solution Architect

Location: Manama, B13, Bahrain. Contract: Full time, on site.

Company Description

VAM Systems is a Business Consulting, IT Solutions and Services company with operations in UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, USA, Australia, Singapore \& India.

Job Description

The Senior GIS Solutions Architect will be responsible for planning the direction and overseeing the operation of a high performing GIS development team. This individual will collaborate with team to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support all GIS projects. Will be responsible for design, development and implementation of GIS software development.

Experience

Minimum 10 years progressive experience in software architect, Enterprise GIS implementation, System Integration preferably from a large systems integration firm.

Educational Qualification & Certifications

Bachelor’s in GIS, Computer Science/IT, or a related field.

ESRI Technical Certifications – System Design (preferred).

Required Skills

• Web Application Development (JavaScript, .NET, FLEX, Silverlight, and HTML etc.)


• Strong Knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)


• Strong Knowledge of Agile Methodologies / Scrum


• Expertise in RDBMS such as Oracle related to design / development activities


• Knowledge of ArcGIS Server Advanced Enterprise architecture


• Expertise in Map Tiling / Caching


• Experience with current technology implementation patterns including service-oriented and cloud


• Knowledge of IT security concepts and implementation patterns within Esri technology


• Mobile Device Development (iOS, Android, Windows Phone) is a plus.


• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas, whether to other technical peers or non-technical project managers or customers


• Highly proficient in Technical writing.


• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.

Additional Skills Preferred

• Esri Portal for ArcGIS/ ArcGIS Online


• Esri ArcObjects


• Esri ArcGIS Desktop 10x


• Esri ArcSDE/Oracle 11g/12c geodatabases


• Esri Services/Map Services


• Able to develop the following Map Services
  
  
  
  • Feature Services
  
  
  • Geocode Services
  
  
  • Geometry Services
  
  
  • Geoprocessing Services
  
  
  • Image Services
  
  
  • KML Services
  
  
  • Mobile Data Services
  
  
  • OGC Services (WMS, WFS etc.)
  
  
  
  


• Experience with industry-standard technologies such as HTML, CSS, XML, XSLT, Git, HTML5, Dojo, etc.

Terms and Conditions

• Joining time frame: 4 weeks (maximum 6 weeks).


• The selected candidates shall join VAM Systems – Bahrain and shall be deputed to one of the leading Government Organizations in Bahrain.


• Qualifications Bachelor's Degree