GIS Solution Architect (Enterprise & Cloud) Job at Purple Drive, San Francisco, CA

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  • Purple Drive
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Job Title: GIS Architect (Geospatial Solutions)

Experience: 10+ Years

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced GIS Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise geospatial solutions .

The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining GIS architecture strategies , integrating GIS platforms with enterprise systems, and supporting web and mobile GIS applications . This role requires strong expertise in geospatial technologies, cloud platforms, spatial data management, and solution architecture , along with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design

  • Define and implement enterprise GIS architecture strategies ensuring scalability, performance, and security
  • Design and architect end-to-end GIS platforms , including:
    • System integrations
    • Data pipelines
    • Services architecture
  • Develop and deploy GIS applications and tools using Python
  • Build web-based GIS applications and geospatial solutions

Cloud & Infrastructure Management

  • Design and manage cloud-based GIS infrastructure on platforms such as:
    • AWS
    • Azure
    • Google Cloud
  • Utilize services like:
    • Compute (EC2, VMs)
    • Storage (S3, Blob Storage)
    • Serverless (Lambda)
    • Containers (EKS / Kubernetes)
  • Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of GIS systems

Spatial Data Management & Analytics

  • Work with geospatial data formats :
    • Vector and Raster data
  • Manage enterprise geodatabases:
    • PostgreSQL / PostGIS
    • SQL Server
    • Oracle
  • Perform advanced spatial analysis , including:
    • Clustering
    • Spatial regression
  • Automate GIS workflows using Python libraries such as:
    • GDAL
    • GeoPandas
    • ArcPy

Integration & Enterprise Collaboration

  • Design and implement API-based integrations (REST/SOAP) between GIS and enterprise systems
  • Collaborate with:
    • Infrastructure teams
    • Database teams
    • Cloud engineering teams
  • Ensure secure, scalable, and efficient system integrations

Deployment & Performance Optimization

  • Support deployment and tuning of:
    • GIS servers
    • Portals
    • Geodatabases
  • Monitor system performance and optimize for scalability and reliability

Leadership & Governance

  • Provide architectural guidance to:
    • GIS developers
    • Analysts
    • QA teams
  • Define and enforce:
    • Coding standards
    • Design principles
    • Deployment best practices
  • Lead technical design reviews (HLD/LLD) and solution approvals

Stakeholder Management & Strategy

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and define requirements
  • Work with PMO and delivery teams to plan GIS roadmaps and scaling strategies
  • Ensure alignment of GIS solutions with enterprise IT standards and business goals

️ Required Skills & Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in GIS / Geospatial Technologies
  • Strong expertise in:
    • GIS architecture and solution design
    • Python-based GIS development
    • Spatial data management and analysis
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • GIS platforms (Esri ArcGIS or similar)
    • Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
    • Geodatabases (PostGIS, SQL Server, Oracle)
  • Strong understanding of:
    • API integrations (REST/SOAP)
    • Data pipelines and workflows
    • Enterprise architecture principles

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