Senior Data Architect - Leading GIS/Geo-spatial Telco SaaS Business

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading GIS/Geo-spatial SaaS business seeks an experienced Data Architect for top projects in Telco & Utilities sectors. The role involves evaluating data quality, designing data models, and developing automated ETL pipelines. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, a degree in related fields, and experience with various GIS tools.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to create automated, repeatable data solutions.
• Significant relevant experience can substitute for formal IT qualifications.
• Experience with SAFE FME and other ETL solutions is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to evaluate data quality and business value.
• Design GIS data models aligned with business objectives.
• Develop automated ETL pipelines ensuring scalability and fault tolerance.

Skills

Communication

Analytical mindset

Customer service

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree in computer science

Tools

Python

Perl

GIS/CAD tools

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06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Zearch is partnering with a leading GIS/Geo-spatial SaaS business to hire an experienced Data Architect for top priority projects in the Telco & Utilities sectors.

• Collaborate with clients to evaluate the quality and business value of datasets, performing detailed assessments and audits of critical data elements.
• Assist in defining data governance processes to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and integrity across systems.
• Review client systems to understand the structure and flow of customer interaction and lifecycle data.

GIS Data Modeling & Transformation

• Design GIS data models aligned with business objectives, transforming existing data using tools like Python, Perl, Safe FME, and proprietary utilities.
• Standardize datasets for scalable, automated transformation workflows.
• Establish automated data ingestion processes for collection and processing, triggering transformations as needed.

Documentation & Compliance

• Create and maintain documentation of data architectures, models, and transfer processes.
• Ensure compliance with privacy and security standards such as PII, PCI, PI, FERC, and CPNI, according to project guidelines.

Deployment & Operational Support

• Contribute to deployment teams to implement new data models for client applications.
• Work with stakeholders to prioritize data sources based on assessments and business goals.
• Document data collection and transfer methods to meet standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate new data sources into ongoing projects.

ETL Development

• Develop automated ETL pipelines using industry-standard tools, ensuring scalability and fault tolerance.
• Apply strong data architecture and modeling skills to extract insights from raw data.
• Manipulate both structured and unstructured data effectively.
• Design relational databases and data models.
• Experience with GIS/CAD tools like Smallworld, ESRI, 3GIS, Bentley, Hexagon, Crescent Link, CadTel, etc., is preferred.
• Develop reporting and analytics structures based on business requirements.
• Experience with SAFE FME and other ETL solutions is highly desirable.
• Understand data privacy regulations and best practices.
• Experience with analytics and reporting tools is a plus.

General Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with clients at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills focused on customer service and collaboration.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to create automated, repeatable data solutions.
• Resilient and adaptable under pressure.

Education & Background

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related fields (e.g., E&M, MBA).
• Significant relevant experience can substitute for formal IT qualifications.