Technical Lead - Geospatial

Talent; Witham St Hughs; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent is seeking a Geospatial Technical Lead to oversee data migration and transformation projects, bridging GIS data architecture with cloud engineering and Agile delivery.

The role focuses on leading migrations with ESRI ArcGIS, FME Workbench, and SQL, while developing web applications in Python on Azure and enforcing robust CI/CD and testing practices. Hybrid/remote work is available.

Qualifications

• Geospatial expertise with ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise/Pro and spatial SQL.
• Experience leading large-scale spatial data transformation and migration projects.
• Strong Python development skills with Azure cloud services and APIs.
• Experience as a Tech Lead in Agile/Scrum with code reviews and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead migration and transformation of enterprise geospatial datasets using FME, ArcGIS, and SQL.
• Architect and maintain customer-facing web apps using Python and Azure services.
• Set up CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps and manage API definitions with Swagger.
• Lead Scrum activities including estimation, PR reviews, and QA.
• Maintain documentation and assist with out-of-hours deployment/troubleshooting.

Skills

Geospatial expertise

Data migration

Development & cloud

Leadership & delivery

Tools

ArcGIS (ESRI)

FME Workbench

Python

Azure DevOps

Swagger

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a hands on Geospatial Technical Lead to oversee complex data migration and transformation initiatives while driving best in class software development standards. You will bridge the gap between GIS data architecture, cloud engineering, and Agile project delivery.

Job Description

Technical Lead - Geospatial

Contract Duration 6 Months (Initial)

Daily Rate (Inside IR35)

Location Hybrid / Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the migration and transformation of enterprise geospatial datasets using FME Workbench, ArcGIS (ESRI), and Advanced SQL.
• Architect, develop, and maintain customer- and user-facing web applications utilizing Python and Azure services.
• Establish automated CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, maintain API definitions via Swagger, and enforce rigorous testing strategies.
• Lead Scrum activities, including task sizing, estimation, pull request (PR) reviews, and quality assurance.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and assist with out-of-hours deployment/troubleshooting when necessary.

Required Experience

• Geospatial Expertise: Proven track record with ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise/Pro, spatial database querying (SQL), and enterprise-level FME Workbench pipelines.
• Data Migration: Demonstrated success leading large-scale spatial data transformation and migration projects.
• Development and Cloud: Strong Python background combined with Azure development (Azure DevOps, Pipelines, API Management/Swagger).
• Leadership and Delivery: Background operating as a Tech Lead within Agile/Scrum environments, managing code reviews, task sizing, and automated testing frameworks.

£450.00 - £510.00 / day