GIS Solution Architect

Expert Employment Limited; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Employment Limited is seeking an experienced Solution Architect with GIS and geospatial expertise to design and deliver enterprise-level solutions for customers across sectors including defence, utilities and public services. The role focuses on scalable architectures using cloud, data and geospatial tech.

You will lead technical teams, engage with customers to capture requirements, and guide delivery from concept to implementation, while mentoring colleagues and ensuring security and

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering enterprise technology solutions.
• Knowledge of GIS, geospatial technologies and data.
• Understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of databases, networking, APIs, cybersecurity and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver technical solutions using GIS, cloud and enterprise technologies.
• Work with customers to understand their requirements and recommend suitable solutions.
• Develop scalable technical architectures using AWS, Azure and enterprise platforms.
• Support projects involving GIS, IoT, AI, ML, big data, 3D and digital twins.
• Work closely with developers, technical teams and stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Solution Architect

GIS/Geospatial

AWS/Azure

Cloud architecture

DevOps

Leadership/Mentoring

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect with GIS, geospatial technology experience to design and deliver enterprise solutions for customers across sectors including defence, utilities and public services.

You will work with technical teams and customers to develop scalable solutions using modern cloud, data and geospatial technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver technical solutions using GIS, cloud and enterprise technologies.
• Work with customers to understand their requirements and recommend suitable solutions.
• Develop scalable technical architectures using AWS, Azure and enterprise platforms.
• Support projects involving GIS, IoT, AI,ML, big data, 3D and digital twins.
• Work closely with developers, technical teams and stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor colleagues.

Key Skills

• Experience as a Solution Architect or in a similar technical role.
• Experience designing and delivering enterprise technology solutions.
• Knowledge of GIS, geospatial technologies and data.
• Understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of databases, networking, APIs, cybersecurity and system integration.
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, automation or Azure DevOps.

Home-based with occasional UK travel