Geographic Information Systems Engineer

Queen Square Recruitment; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced GIS Architect for a 6-month contract in Wokingham. This pivotal role involves designing and delivering a modern, cloud-based geospatial platform, consolidating legacy GIS systems, and supporting advanced spatial analytics. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of architectural experience, specializing in GIS platforms with strong Azure cloud and DevOps expertise. Offering competitive market rates and hybrid working arrangements, this role aims to impact a national GIS transformation programme.

Benefits

Competitive market rates

Work on significant projects

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in solution or technical architecture.
• 5+ years specialising in GIS platforms and geospatial systems.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of GIS technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and own the end-to-end architecture of a scalable GIS platform.
• Define GIS architecture principles and system integration patterns.
• Lead migration from legacy GIS platforms.

Skills

Solution or technical architecture

Specialisation in GIS platforms

Azure cloud experience

Hands-on with ESRI technologies

Agile delivery experience

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Geoinformatics, Engineering or similar

Tools

Azure

ESRI

GeoServer

QGIS

FME

Job description

Job Title: GIS Architect (Contract)

Location: Wokingham (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Contract Length: 6 Months

Rate: Market Rate

Working Model: Hybrid

About the Role

We are supporting a leading UK-based organisation on a high-impact transformation programme and are seeking an experienced GIS Architect to lead the design and delivery of a modern, cloud-based geospatial platform.

This role is pivotal in consolidating legacy GIS systems, enabling advanced spatial analytics, and supporting strategic planning across energy, environmental, and economic domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and own the end-to-end architecture of a scalable, secure GIS platform aligned to strategic objectives
• Define GIS architecture principles, technology stack, and system integration patterns
• Design and provision Azure environments (Sandbox, Dev, UAT, Production)
• Ensure cloud infrastructure meets high availability, scalability, and security standards
• Lead migration and integration from legacy GIS platforms (e.g. Intergraph, Smallworld)
• Establish GIS data governance, metadata standards, and data quality frameworks
• Enable advanced geospatial analytics, modelling, and visualisation capabilities
• Support agile delivery through stakeholder workshops and iterative development
• Provide technical documentation, knowledge transfer, and production hypercare

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Geoinformatics, Engineering, or similar
• 10+ years’ experience in solution or technical architecture
• 5+ years specialising in GIS platforms and geospatial systems
• Strong Azure cloud and DevOps experience
• Hands‑on knowledge of GIS technologies (ESRI, QGIS, FME, GeoServer)
• Experience migrating from legacy GIS platforms (Intergraph, Smallworld)
• Exposure to AI / ML applications in geospatial analytics or data quality
• Agile delivery experience and ability to lead cross‑functional teams

Why Apply?

• Work on a nationally significant GIS transformation programme
• High‑impact architecture role with real‑world outcomes
• Hybrid working with competitive market rates

If you require application support or adjustments, please contact the recruitment team directly.