GIS Architect - 6-Month Contract - Hybrid (Wokingham)

Hamilton Barnes; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consultancy is seeking an experienced GIS Architect for a 6-month hybrid contract in Wokingham. The role involves leading the design and delivery of a modern cloud-based GIS platform, focusing on defining architecture principles and migrating legacy systems. Candidates should have a proven track record in geospatial analytics and cloud technologies, with strong communication skills to engage stakeholders effectively. This is a key position in a transformative project, making it essential for strategic planning and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and delivering innovative GIS solutions.
• Strong knowledge of cloud architectures and geospatial technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of a scalable GIS platform.
• Define GIS architecture principles and technology stack.
• Design Azure-based environments.
• Ensure performance and security of the GIS platform.
• Migrate spatial data from Legacy platforms.

Skills

Cloud-based GIS platforms

Geospatial analytics

Azure environments

Data governance

Legacy systems migration

Job description

GIS Architect - 6-Month Contract - Hybrid (Wokingham)

We are looking for an experienced GIS Architect to lead the design and delivery of a modern, cloud-based GIS platform as part of a Legacy-to-cloud transformation programme. This role will focus on defining the target GIS architecture, migrating Legacy platforms, and enabling scalable geospatial analytics to support strategic planning and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end architecture and design of a scalable GIS platform aligned to business and programme objectives.
• Define GIS architecture principles, technology stack, and integration patterns.
• Design and provision Azure-based environments including Sandbox, Development, UAT, and Production.
• Ensure security, scalability, availability, and performance of the GIS platform.
• Lead migration of spatial data and capabilities from Legacy GIS platforms such as Intergraph and Smallworld.
• Ensure data integrity, continuity of historical insights, and minimal disruption during migration.
• Establish data governance frameworks including metadata standards, symbology conventions, and data quality controls.
• Enable geospatial analytics, modelling, visualisation, and dashboard capabilities.
• Work closely with stakeholders to run discovery workshops and validate GIS use cases.

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