Solutions Designer (GIS) 8104-1912

Dheya; Old Toronto; Remote; CAD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a skilled IT Solution Designer with expertise in Esri-based geospatial solutions. In this remote contract role, you will leverage your extensive knowledge of ArcGIS technologies to design and implement hosting solutions tailored to client needs. This position requires a strong background in project management, team leadership, and cloud computing, along with excellent analytical and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking team focused on delivering high-quality IT solutions that make a difference in the public sector. If you're passionate about technology and eager to tackle complex challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and developing GIS-based solutions.
• Knowledge of integrated networking technologies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design hosting technology solutions based on client specifications.
• Gather client business requirements and develop solutions.

Skills

ArcGIS Portal

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Server

Project Management

Team Leadership

Software Development

Client Relationship Management

Agile Methodologies

Cloud Computing

Data Analysis

Cybersecurity Awareness

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Oracle Spatial

PostgreSQL

Azure SQL DB

MS Fabric

Job description

Skills Required:

ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Image Server, Project Management, Team Leadership, Software Development, Client Relationship Management, Agile Methodologies, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Cybersecurity Awareness

HM Note: This remote contract role requires candidates to be based in Ontario. Candidates' resumes can be a maximum of five (5) pages and must include first and last name.

Responsibilities:

• Undertakes the design of hosting technology solutions based on the client's service specifications, standards, policies, best practices, and cost models, in order to meet client application business requirements and project/initiative deliverables.

General Skills:

• Knowledge of Esri-based geospatial solutions, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Image Server, GIS infrastructure, middleware, maintenance, services, applications, databases, monitoring, and tools.
• Knowledge of integrated networking technologies, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Spatial, MS Fabric, midrange server, enterprise storage, and personal computer system technologies.
• Knowledge of related best practices, standard infrastructure/architecture management, service delivery processes, infrastructures policies, procedures and direction, cost models, and procurement processes.
• Ability to gather client business requirements; corporate I&IT information mandates, client information technology strategic plans, environment, and standards.
• Ability to participate in the development of solutions and provide advice on short/long term solution service development activities.
• Knowledge of leading-edge technologies design criteria, security and recovery procedures, preparation of technical specifications for installation, testing, and performance of integrated, multi-services systems.
• Ability to assess performance and capacity of existing systems making recommendations for improving performance and develop technical documentation.
• Experience planning, migrating, implementing, and sustaining large complex system development projects.
• Knowledge of technology developments, trends, and new products to support short and long-term technology requirements.
• Conceptual and analytical skills to assess and evaluate client needs and conduct cost/benefit analyses for new technology requirements in planning and designing solutions.
• Experience designing and developing large, complex, highly available, mission-critical server applications.
• Experience with systems evaluation to assess conditions, technical performance, and capacity of existing systems and determine need and feasibility of expansion, renovation, or replacement.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and negotiation skills, teamwork skills.
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

IT Solution Design Experience - 40

• Experience designing solutions based on business analysis discovery outcomes, OPS standards, policies, and best practices.
• Experience guiding the development of new solutions and planning for long-term maintenance.
• Experience developing modern IT solutions, recommending performance improvements, and presenting cost/benefit analysis of new technologies.
• Experience rapidly and succinctly documenting solution designs.

Technical Experience - 35

• Experience supporting the design of Esri-based geospatial solutions, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Image Server.
• Experience supporting IT Infrastructure modernization, maintenance, and the development of new solutions (services, tools, applications, databases, data access solutions, applications, etc.).
• Experience with multiple spatial and non-spatial database technologies e.g., Oracle Spatial, Azure SQL DB, MS Fabric, PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure e.g., virtual hardware, scaling, middleware, gateways, storage, and levels of highly available deployments.

Communication Experience - 20

• Experience communicating technical concepts to lay audiences.
• Experience negotiating to achieve consensus.
• Experience developing and delivering presentations to provide knowledge-sharing and skill-building concerning standards, methods, and specific solution design projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to manage diverse business relations.
• Experience providing written and verbal instructions and advice to clients on re-engineering solutions.
• Experience preparing reports, and providing recommendations to senior management and clients, and ensuring documentation is clear for users who are not specialists in solution design.

IT Public Sector Experience - 5

• Experience supporting IT discovery projects in the public sector.
• Experience navigating within the public sector to efficiently and successfully engage with multi-discipline stakeholders.
• Experience supporting the discovery, and leading the design of new IT solutions within the public sector.

Must haves:

• Experience developing modern IT GIS-based solutions, recommending performance improvements, and presenting cost/benefit analysis of new technologies.
• Experience guiding the development of new solutions and planning for long-term maintenance.
• Experience supporting IT Infrastructure modernization, maintenance, and the development of new solutions (services, tools, applications, databases, data access solutions, applications, etc.).

Nice to have:

• Experience supporting the design of Esri-based geospatial solutions, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Image Server.

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