Geospatial (GIS) Solutions Architect-Engineer

Position Description

Ardent is hiring for a Geospatial (GIS) Solutions Architect-Engineer specializing with experience in the ESRI toolsets, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimizing geospatial solutions that leverage ESRI's suite of tools and technologies. You will be the driving force behind creating geospatial systems that empower our organization and clients to make informed decisions using ESRI's advanced geospatial capabilities. This role requires a deep understanding of ESRI products, spatial data, software development, and exceptional communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients.

Responsibilities and Duties

ESRI Solution Design and Architecture

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into robust geospatial solutions using ESRI toolsets.
• Design architectures that integrate ESRI products such as ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise into comprehensive geospatial systems.
• Develop technical specifications, diagrams, and documentation to guide development teams in building ESRI-based solutions.

ESRI Toolset Expertise

• Demonstrate mastery of ESRI toolsets, APIs, and libraries to design and develop tailored solutions.
• Evaluate the applicability of ESRI extensions and add-ons to meet specific project requirements.
• Utilize ESRI's geospatial capabilities to solve complex spatial problems and deliver actionable insights.
• Support on Esri products such as Notebook Server, Knowledge Server, ArcPro, Monitor, etc.

Custom Development and Integration

• Lead the development of custom geospatial applications and tools using ESRI's APIs (ArcGIS API for JavaScript, ArcPy, ArcObjects, etc.).
• Integrate ESRI solutions with other enterprise systems and databases, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability.
• Provide thought leadership on novel cloud-based approaches and integrations to increase program efficacy across an enterprise.

Geospatial Data Management

• Design and implement geodatabases using ESRI's geodatabase model, enforcing data integrity, relationships, and geospatial standards.
• Optimize data storage, indexing, and querying for large-scale geospatial datasets within ESRI environments.

ESRI Platform Deployment

• Plan and execute the deployment of ESRI platforms and services, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployments.