Senior GIS Solutions Architect

Socket.dev; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 98,592 - 173,576; Full time

Job summary

Esri’s GIS Solution Engineers on our commercial team are highly technical trusted advisors to customers across many markets, working with some of the largest and most complex companies worldwide. They inspire customers and translate GIS into business value.

Solution Engineers collaborate across Esri and advise customers on solving complex challenges using ArcGIS. They lead technical meetings, demonstrate software, and craft innovative GIS solutions that give customers a competitive edge.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Esri technology creating maps 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%.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships. Present, demonstrate, and support selling Esri software and solutions as part of the account team.
• Be an expert. Be a technical leader of Esri technology and a subject matter expert of commercial industries.
• Solve problems. Proactively craft and propose solutions that clarify GIS value to customers by addressing their needs.
• Tell our story. Design presentations for technical and non-technical audiences within Esri’s largest customers.

Skills

GIS expertise

Sales strategy understanding

Problem solving & listening

Presenting & interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel 25-50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in geography or computer science

Tools

ArcGIS

Azure/AWS cloud concepts

Geodatabases/DBMS

Python/JavaScript scripting

Job description

Esri’s GIS Solution Engineers on our commercial team are highly technical trusted advisors to customers across many markets, working with some of the largest and most complex companies worldwide. They inspire customers and translate GIS into business value.

Solution Engineers collaborate across Esri and advise customers on solving complex challenges using ArcGIS. They lead technical meetings, demonstrate software, and craft innovative GIS solutions that give customers a competitive edge.