IT Architect Lead

Job#: 3021345

Job Description:

Contract with potential to convert opportunity!

Job: IT GIS Architect

Pay: $100-$130/hr

Location: Remote but within: OH, IN, MI, KY, OK, TX, LA, AR, TN, VA, WV

Must Have: ESRI experience, Python, ARCGIS

Description:

Part of a larger team delivering technology solutions to address business problems and opportunities. Focus on translating specific business requirements into technical solution architectures including application architecture, integration architecture, data architecture, and non-functional requirements around supportability, resiliency, security, etc. Translate general business requirements and business trends in architecture patterns and technology ecosystems including data center architecture, application architecture patterns, integration architecture patterns, technology standards, non-functional technical requirements, and computing paradigms.

What You'll Do:

Design and architect end-to-end Esri GIS solutions aligned with business, security, and performance requirements

Lead architecture and implementation of ArcGIS Enterprise (10.8.1+), including high availability and disaster recovery designs

Develop and review Python and ArcPy scripts for automation, data processing, and system maintenance

Guide the use and configuration of ArcGIS Pro for advanced spatial analysis and data management

Design and support Esri mobile workflows using Field Maps, Survey123, and related tools

Architect and manage enterprise geodatabases, including Oracle SDE, with attention to performance, versioning, and data integrity

Design and implement data integration pipelines using tools such as FME and APIs

Define and support cloud-hosted ArcGIS Enterprise solutions (IaaS and PaaS where applicable)

Establish CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and infrastructure-as-code practices for GIS solutions

Define and implement automated testing strategies for GIS services, scripts, and integrations

Collaborate with developers, GIS analysts, infrastructure teams, and stakeholders to ensure solution alignment

Provide technical leadership, documentation, and architectural guidance across projects

Required Skills & Experience:

Strong experience as a Solution Architect, GIS Architect, or senior GIS engineer

Expert knowledge of the Esri GIS platform, including:

o ArcGIS Enterprise 10.8.1 or higher

o ArcGIS Pro

o Esri mobile tools (Field Maps, Survey123)

Advanced Python development skills, including extensive use of ArcPy

Hands-on experience with enterprise geodatabases, particularly Oracle SDE

Proven experience with data integration and ETL, including FME

Experience designing and supporting cloud-hosted ArcGIS Enterprise environments

Strong understanding of deployment pipelines, automation, and DevOps practices

Experience implementing automated testing for GIS workflows and services

Solid understanding of GIS security, authentication, and access control models

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

Esri Technical Certification(s)

Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform

Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Experience with REST APIs and system integrations

Background in large-scale or mission-critical GIS implementations

Minimum Requirements:

Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in computer science OR Associate's degree in computer science with two years of architecture-related experience OR high school diploma/GED with four years' architecture-related experience.

Work Experience: Typically twelve or more years of architecture or related experience (in addition to any experience identified above).

Additional Requirements: Physical demand level is Sedentary 1. Certification in technology relevant to position preferred.

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