Senior GIS Solutions Architect

Socket.dev; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 98,592 - 173,576; Full time

Job summary

Esri is seeking a GIS Solution Engineer to act as a trusted adviser, presenting and implementing Esri solutions across major commercial markets. You will engage with enterprise decision-makers, demonstrate the value of ArcGIS, and craft complex solutions that address critical business challenges.

The role emphasizes problem solving, leadership, and clear communication of GIS benefits. You will collaborate across Esri and partner teams, travel up to 25–50%, and contribute to solution design,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Esri technology creating maps, performing spatial analysis, and configuring web applications.
• 3+ years 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).
• 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 (Azure or AWS).
• Experience integrating software with data warehousing, BI, CRM, ERP, analytics.
• Programming and scripting in Python and JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships. Present, demonstrate, and support selling Esri software and solutions to key decision makers.
• Be an expert. Lead technical discussions and become SME for Esri tech across industries.
• Solve problems. Propose solutions aligning Esri tech with customer needs.
• Tell our story. Create presentations for technical and non‑technical audiences; present at conferences.

Skills

ArcGIS knowledge

Python

JavaScript

Cloud computing concepts

Technical consulting

Sales & business development

DBMS/Geodatabases

Education

Bachelor's degree in geography, computer science, or related field

Master’s degree in geography or computer science

Tools

Geodatabases

DBMS

Job description

Esri is seeking a GIS Solution Engineer to act as a trusted adviser, presenting and implementing Esri solutions across major commercial markets. You will engage with enterprise decision-makers, demonstrate the value of ArcGIS, and craft complex solutions that address critical business challenges.

The role emphasizes problem solving, leadership, and clear communication of GIS benefits. You will collaborate across Esri and partner teams, travel up to 25–50%, and contribute to solution design,