GIS Solution Architect

Cyient; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyient is seeking a GIS Architect in Waco, Texas to lead the design and development of end-to-end GIS solutions aligned with business and IT strategy. The role requires expertise in Esri technologies including ArcGIS products, strong cloud architecture skills (Azure/AWS), and the ability to drive enterprise integrations. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant degree and preferably hold Esri certifications, with excellent communication and leadership skills essential for guiding teams and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in GIS architecture and Esri-based solutions.
• Strong skills in cloud architecture (Azure/AWS).
• Ability to drive enterprise integrations and solution design.

Responsibilities

• Design GIS solution architecture aligned with business and IT strategy.
• Lead architecture for Esri-based solutions and integrations.
• Provide technical leadership during presales and solutioning.

Skills

GIS Platforms

Architecture & Integration

Cloud & Infrastructure

Development & Data

DevOps & Security

Strong stakeholder communication

Leading technical discussions

Mentoring technical teams

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Esri certifications preferred

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

Azure

AWS

PostgreSQL/PostGIS

Kubernetes

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Define and design end-to-end GIS solution architecture aligned with business and IT strategy
• Lead architecture for Esri-based solutions including ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, Web AppBuilder, Experience Builder, and Mobile GIS
• Drive GIS solution design for enterprise integrations with systems such as ERP, IAM, SCADA, OMS, ADMS, and data platforms
• Provide technical leadership during presales, solutioning, proposals, and estimates
• Ensure adherence to security, performance, scalability, and availability standards
• Guide development teams with architecture patterns, best practices, and design reviews
• Support cloud and hybrid deployments (Azure / AWS) including DevOps and CI/CD strategies
• Collaborate with stakeholders, customers, and delivery teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Evaluate new GIS technologies, tools, and frameworks and recommend adoption
• Participate in governance forums, architecture review boards, and risk mitigation planning

Technical Skills Required

• GIS Platforms:

  • Esri ArcGIS Enterprise (10.x / 11.x), ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online
  • Field Maps, Survey123, Dashboards, Experience Builder, Web AppBuilder

• Architecture & Integration:

  • Enterprise GIS Architecture
  • REST APIs, Web Services, SOA, Microservices
  • Integration with enterprise systems (SAP, Maximo, Active Directory, IAM)

• Cloud & Infrastructure:

  • Azure or AWS cloud architecture
  • High availability, DR, and performance tuning
  • Kubernetes / Docker (preferred)

• Development & Data:

  • JavaScript, .NET, Python
  • ArcGIS API for JavaScript
  • Spatial databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Oracle Spatial, SQL Server)

• DevOps & Security:

  • CI/CD pipelines, Git
  • Authentication, authorization, and role-based access control

Non-Technical / Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder and customer communication skills
• Ability to lead technical discussions with architects, developers, and managers
• Strong documentation, presentation, and decision-making abilities
• Experience in mentoring and guiding technical teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, GIS, Engineering, or related field
• Esri certifications (Enterprise Administration, Developer, or Architect) preferred
• Experience in Utilities (Electric, Gas, Water), Telecom, or Government GIS projects is a plus