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GIS Architect

BH-29855
  • £700 to £750 Per: day
  • Reading, South East,
  • Contract
We are seeking a highly skilled GIS & AI Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of a modern geospatial platform with embedded AI-driven data insights capabilities. The successful candidate will work via a Tier 1 consultancy for a public sector organisation, shaping a secure, scalable ArcGIS solution aligned with the NELI roadmap and supporting advanced stakeholder sentiment analysis using Azure OpenAI.

Key Responsibilities: GIS Platform Architecture
  • Lead end-to-end architecture of the ArcGIS Enterprise environment using best practices and reference architectures (ESRI Options 1–3).

  • Design infrastructure-as-code (IaC) patterns and manage Dev/UAT/PROD lifecycles.

  • Integrate CI/CD pipelines with ArcGIS Cloud Builder using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

  • Manage schema-breaking vs non-schema-breaking workflows.

AI-Powered Solution Design
  • Architect an AI-driven platform using Azure OpenAI to analyse stakeholder sentiment and feedback across diverse data sources (e.g., emails, surveys, meeting notes, media).

  • Integrate structured/unstructured data from systems like Salesforce, CSAT scores, BI tools, and media feeds.

  • Develop centralised, compliant data capture and storage solutions with robust auditability.

Data Analysis, Reporting, and Visualisation
  • Implement AI models for theme and sentiment analysis.

  • Build user-triggered reporting dashboards and synthesis tools with search and filtering capabilities.

  • Enable insight-driven stakeholder engagement via intuitive visual interfaces.

Data Governance & Metadata
  • Establish and enforce metadata standards and catalogue structures.

  • Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and classification requirements (e.g., RBAC, SSO, Azure Entra).

Monitoring, Maintenance & Recovery
  • Integrate ArcGIS Monitor and other telemetry for performance tracking.

  • Define backup (WebGISDR), patching, and disaster recovery strategies.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
  • Proven experience in GIS architecture (ESRI/ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, Cloud Builder).

  • Practical expertise in Azure OpenAI or similar LLM/AI platforms for solution development.

  • Familiarity with Salesforce, BI tools, CSAT/NPS metrics, and media sentiment analysis.

  • Strong understanding of DevOps, IaC (Terraform/ARM), GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps.

  • Experience creating interactive dashboards and reporting tools for non-technical audiences.

  • Knowledge of public sector security and compliance frameworks.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Qualifications:
  • Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Operations Research.

  • MSc or PhD in a related field.

  • Understanding of electricity markets and power system operations (e.g., dispatch/unit commitment).

  • Experience with cloud-native solution delivery in regulated sectors.

  • SC or DV Clearance (or eligibility).

Joe Matthews Associate Director

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