Senior Geospatial Solutions Architect

Location: Dauphin County, PA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid or on-site work at Commonwealth facilities as required.

Schedule: 8 hrs/day, 5 days/wk, 40 hrs/wk

Contract: Through 6/30/2027

Interview: Virtual, hiring manager reserves right to require on-site interview.

Visas Accepted: USC, GC, GC EAD, H1B

Role Overview

This position is an experienced Geospatial Solution Architect leading the design and integration of enterprise-grade geospatial solutions leveraging ArcGIS Enterprise. The successful candidate will work at the intersection of GIS and enterprise IT, developing scalable integration strategies that connect geospatial capabilities with core business systems, APIs, and cloud services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and document end-to-end geospatial solutions using ArcGIS Enterprise
• Develop scalable architecture diagrams, integration frameworks, and technical roadmaps
• Implement integration patterns (REST, SOAP, APIs, ETL/ELT)
• Develop automated workflows, scripts, and geoprocessing services
• Integrate GIS with transportation systems and enterprise applications
• Support GIS cloud migration, performance monitoring, and optimization
• Lead technical design sessions and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Required Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience in transportation-focused GIS work w/in state DOT, engineering firm, or similar environment designing & implementing GIS solutions using ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Proven experience in enterprise system integration, including API development, data interoperability, and system orchestration.
• Advanced knowledge of Esri software stack: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal, Server, Datastore), ArcGIS Online, & integration tools (e.g., FME, Python, .NET, JavaScript, ArcGIS APIs for Python and JavaScript, REST/SOAP APIs).
• Strong proficiency in spatial data modeling and understanding of enterprise geodatabase management (PostgreSQL, SQL Server), and geospatial analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated experience developing automated workflows using Python, ArcPy, and geoprocessing services.
• Experience integrating GIS with transportation-related systems (e.g., traffic monitoring, asset management, planning tools).
• Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and security principles related to spatial data integration.
• Knowledge of federal transportation reporting requirements and roadway inventory/asset management practices.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise GIS modernization or cloud architecture initiatives.
• Familiarity with transportation safety datasets, operations data, or traffic analytics platforms.
• Understanding of ITIL, Agile/Scrum, or enterprise project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• GISP (GIS Professional Certification) - URISA.
• Esri Technical Certifications (e.g., Enterprise System Design Associate/Professional, ArcGIS API Developer).
• Agile/Scrum certification a plus.