Hiring Lead GIS Architect

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Role: Lead GIS Architect

Location: St. Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

NO H1B, CPT, OPT

Job Description

Lead GIS Architect – FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) Job Description: We are seeking a Lead GIS Architect with 15+ years of hands-on experience to lead the design, integration, and implementation of advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for enterprise-level organizations. This role requires deep expertise in enterprise GIS platforms such as ArcGIS Enterprise, FME (Feature Manipulation Engine), PostGIS, QGIS, and cloud- based infrastructures (AWS, Azure). The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of spatial data architecture, automation via ETL tools, cross-functional leadership, and a passion for delivering scalable geospatial solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

· Architect and lead enterprise-scale GIS platforms to support geospatial data processing, visualization, and analytics.

· Design and implement cloud-native GIS infrastructures using AWS or Azure.

· Lead FME-based ETL automation pipelines for seamless data integration across spatial and non-spatial data systems.

· Oversee the migration of legacy GIS systems to modern cloud-based and open-source architectures.

· Integrate advanced GIS technologies such as ArcGIS Enterprise, QGIS, and PostGIS for enhanced geospatial workflows.

· Lead the development of custom geospatial applications, tools, and dashboards to support business decision-making.

· Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate geospatial requirements into actionable technical solutions.

· Mentor a team of GIS professionals, developers, and analysts in best practices for modern GIS architectures.

· Drive innovation in geospatial data analytics and visualization, supporting domains such as infrastructure, logistics, and environmental planning.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or related field.

· 14–20 years of progressive experience in GIS architecture, geospatial systems development, and data integration.

· Proven expertise in FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) for complex data automation and ETL pipelines.

· Deep experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, and PostGIS.

· Strong cloud GIS experience with AWS and/or Azure services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Azure Maps). · Proficiency in spatial data modeling, geospatial analysis, and database management (PostgreSQL, SQL).

· Demonstrated success in delivering GIS projects at enterprise scale across multiple sectors (e.g., infrastructure, aerospace, energy, tech).

· Leadership experience managing teams and collaborating across departments.