Senior GIS & Data Lead Engineer — Hybrid Role
Kelda Group Limited 0000411940 - Kelda Group Limited
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Job summary
Yorkshire Water is seeking a Senior GIS Engineer / Data Lead Engineer in Leeds for a hybrid, permanent role. 37 hours/week. You will shape enterprise GIS strategy, lead geospatial platforms, and drive data migration and automation using FME, Python, ArcGIS, and QGIS.
You will mentor teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and implement cloud-enabled GIS solutions to support customers and the environment.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience designing, delivering, and managing enterprise GIS platforms in complex environments.
- Strong expertise across the ArcGIS suite, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, Portal, and Field Maps.
- Experience with spatial data migration, integration, and ETL processes using FME or similar tools.
- Proficiency in Python, GIS automation, and geospatial development using ArcGIS and QGIS.
- Knowledge of open-source geospatial technologies such as QGIS and PostGIS.
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to mentor technical teams and manage offshore or third-party partners.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a talent for translating business needs into technical solutions.
- Experience working within Agile and SAFe environments.
- Exposure to cloud-based GIS, DevOps practices, data engineering, or real-time integrations would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of utilities, infrastructure, asset management, remote sensing, or related industries is desirable.
- Relevant GIS, cloud, software engineering, or architecture certifications would be beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Shape the future of our GIS capability by defining enterprise-wide architecture, technical standards, and innovative technology roadmaps.
- Take the lead in designing, building, enhancing, and supporting cutting-edge GIS platforms and geospatial solutions that drive business success.
- Own and optimise our ArcGIS ecosystem, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS, and Field Maps.
- Champion large-scale spatial data migration and transformation projects, ensuring data quality, accuracy, and seamless delivery.
- Develop smart automation and integration solutions using FME, Python, ArcGIS Toolboxes, and QGIS to improve efficiency and unlock new capabilities.
- Drive the adoption of cloud-based GIS technologies, delivering scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that support a modern digital landscape.
- Inspire, mentor, and lead offshore teams, fostering collaboration, high performance, and continuous professional development.
- Partner closely with stakeholders, architects, delivery teams, and technology vendors to turn complex business challenges into impactful GIS solutions.
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Job description
Yorkshire Water is seeking a Senior GIS Engineer / Data Lead Engineer in Leeds for a hybrid, permanent role. 37 hours/week. You will shape enterprise GIS strategy, lead geospatial platforms, and drive data migration and automation using FME, Python, ArcGIS, and QGIS.
You will mentor teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and implement cloud-enabled GIS solutions to support customers and the environment.
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