GIS - Solution Architect

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.

Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex technology solutions, including but not limited to:GIS Solution, Spatial data modelling and analysis, Geospatial data integration and management and Location-based services (LBS) Cloud-native applications and microservices architectures Data warehousing and business intelligence solutions, Remote sensing and image processing and Geospatial data visualization and reporting Cybersecurity and data privacy solutions
Design and implement comprehensive GIS solutions using the ArcGIS suite of products and ArcGIS development Technologies
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical specifications
Conduct feasibility studies and proof-of-concept projects to evaluate new technologies and solutions.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, and implementation plans.
Ensure adherence to industry best practices for data quality, accuracy, and security in development and GIS environments.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
Strong experience as a Solution Architect and GIS Architect.
Extensive experience with ArcGIS and the ArcGIS suite of products, and expertise in one or more GIS platforms (e.g., QGIS, GeoServer).
Strong expertise in cloud platforms, particularly Azure and AWS
Proficiency in Microsoft development technologies (e.g., .NET, C#, ASP.NET), web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, React), and mobile development (iOS, Android).
Strong understanding of GIS principles, geospatial data formats (e.g., Shapefile, GeoJSON, GeoTIFF), database technologies (relational and NoSQL), and data warehousing principles.
Experience with Agile development methodologies, web mapping frameworks (e.g., Leaflet, Mapbox GL JS), geospatial data science, machine learning techniques, remote sensing, and image processing software.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and relevant industry certifications (e.g., Esri Certified Professional).