Job Specifications
GIS Architect - 6-Month Contract - Hybrid (Wokingham)
We are looking for an experienced GIS Architect to lead the design and delivery of a modern, cloud-based GIS platform as part of a Legacy-to-cloud transformation programme. This role will focus on defining the target GIS architecture, migrating Legacy platforms, and enabling scalable geospatial analytics to support strategic planning and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end architecture and design of a scalable GIS platform aligned to business and programme objectives.
Define GIS architecture principles, technology stack, and integration patterns.
Design and provision Azure-based environments including Sandbox, Development, UAT, and Production.
Ensure security, scalability, availability, and performance of the GIS platform.
Lead migration of spatial data and capabilities from Legacy GIS platforms such as Intergraph and Smallworld.
Ensure data integrity, continuity of historical insights, and minimal disruption during migration.
Establish data governance frameworks including metadata standards, symbology conventions, and data quality controls.
Enable geospatial analytics, modelling, visualisation, and dashboard capabilities.
Work closely with stakeholders to run discovery workshops and validate GIS use cases.
Support agile delivery through iterative development, documentation, training, and transition to production.
What You Will Ideally Bring
Extensive experience as a GIS Architect, Geospatial Architect, or Solution Architect with strong GIS focus.
Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise GIS platforms.
Strong cloud experience, ideally Microsoft Azure, including DevOps practices.
Hands-on knowledge of GIS technologies such as ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, GeoServer, and FME.
Experience migrating or modernising Legacy GIS platforms including Intergraph and Smallworld.
Strong understanding of geospatial data governance, quality management, and standards.
Experience enabling spatial analytics and data-driven decision-making.
Ability to engage senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional technical teams.
Comfortable working in complex, enterprise environments using agile delivery approaches.
Contract Details
Duration: 6 months
Day Rate: up to £500 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Wokingham - Hybrid
Start Date: ASAP
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