GIS Architect

Saunders Scott; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a GIS Architect with expertise in migrating from GE Smallworld to Esri ArcGIS. In this pivotal role, you will lead the architectural design and execution of GIS platform transitions, collaborating with enterprise architects and delivery teams. Your responsibilities will include defining end-to-end architecture, designing data migration strategies, and ensuring alignment with enterprise policies. This role promises a dynamic working environment where your contributions will significantly impact the modernization of legacy GIS systems. If you're passionate about GIS technologies and eager to drive change, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in GE Smallworld and Esri ArcGIS platforms is crucial.
• Strong grounding in spatial data models and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for GIS platform transitions.
• Define data migration strategies for large-scale spatial data.

Skills

GE Smallworld

Esri ArcGIS

Spatial Data Models

FME

PostGIS

Oracle Spatial

API Design

Middleware Integration

Agile Methodologies

DevOps Practices

Education

TOGAF Certification

Tools

GSS

GSSServer

PNI

Job description

Outside IR35, 6-8 months length, some onsite work in Reading.

GIS Architect - Migration Specialist (GE Smallworld to Esri)

Role Overview

You will lead the architectural design and execution of GIS platform transitions, primarily focused on migrations between GE Smallworld and Esri ArcGIS platforms. You'll work closely with enterprise architects, product owners, and delivery teams to ensure the successful modernization of Legacy GIS environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end architecture for GIS system transitions, with deep knowledge of GE Smallworld and Esri platforms.
• Design data migration strategies, toolchains, and transformation pipelines for large-scale spatial data.
• Establish integration patterns for GIS with OSS/BSS systems, enterprise data lakes, and external APIs.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and data governance policies.
• Evaluate and recommend commercial/open-source GIS migration tools.
• Support vendor selection, PoC evaluations, and performance benchmarking.
• Collaborate with delivery and testing teams to ensure smooth deployment and validation.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven expertise in both GE Smallworld (Magik, GSS, GSSServer, PNI) and Esri ArcGIS (Pro, Enterprise, Portal).
• Strong grounding in spatial data models, FME, PostGIS, Oracle Spatial, or similar.
• Knowledge of telco networks (especially fixed-line or fiber) and related inventory models.
• Familiarity with agile project methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Experience designing APIs or Middleware integration for GIS.
• TOGAF or similar architecture certification is a plus.