Senior GIS Solutions Architect

Socket.dev; Louisville, Denver (CO, CO); On-site; USD 98,592 - 173,576; Full time

Job summary

Esri is seeking GIS Solution Engineers on our commercial team to advise customers across industries and solve complex location challenges using ArcGIS.

You will build relationships with enterprise stakeholders, lead technical discussions, and design solutions that demonstrate GIS value while collaborating with Esri and client teams. A strong background in ArcGIS, analytics, and integration with CRM/ERP is expected, with ability to travel up to 50% domestically or internationally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Esri technology creating maps, performing spatial analysis, and configuring web applications
• 3+ years of experience in Hi-Tech, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods & Services, or Financial Services
• Broad knowledge of ArcGIS from an IT context (hardware, storage, security, networking, web services, virtualization, cloud computing)
• Demonstrated experience in technical consulting and conceptual solution design
• Understanding of sales and business development processes
• Ability to troubleshoot client issues related to Esri application deployment and system architecture
• Experience with geodatabases and underlying DBMS technology
• Knowledge of cloud computing concepts and environments (Microsoft Azure or AWS)
• Experience in integrating software solutions with other business systems including data warehousing, BI, CRM, ERP, and analytics platforms
• Programming and scripting experience with languages such as Python and JavaScript
• Remarkable presentation, interpersonal, and listening skills
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally 25-50%
• Bachelor's degree in geography, computer science, or a related field
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships. Present, demonstrate, and support selling Esri software and solutions as part of the account team. Gain access to technical enterprise-level decision makers and lead technical meetings that drive revenue.
• Be an expert. Be a technical leader of Esri technology as well as a subject matter expert of commercial industries including insurance, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, media, entertainment, real estate and more. Demonstrate your advanced understanding of sales strategies and initiatives to develop complex solutions for Esri’s most strategic customers. Understand an organization’s business structure, associated workflows, third party business systems, and integration points. Share knowledge and coach new team members on best practices.
• Solve problems. Proactively craft and propose solutions that clarify how GIS brings business value to our customers by addressing the critical challenges they face. Define and deliver complex strategies that align Esri technology with our largest customers’ business needs.
• Tell our story. Design presentations for technical and non-technical audiences within Esri’s largest customers. Provide configuration guidance and best practices. Present at large conferences and executive engagements.

Job description

Esri is seeking GIS Solution Engineers on our commercial team to advise customers across industries and solve complex location challenges using ArcGIS.

You will build relationships with enterprise stakeholders, lead technical discussions, and design solutions that demonstrate GIS value while collaborating with Esri and client teams. A strong background in ArcGIS, analytics, and integration with CRM/ERP is expected, with ability to travel up to 50% domestically or internationally.