GIS Architect - Telco - Migration Specialist
Posted Today by Syntax Consultancy Ltd on CVLibrary
£450 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Nationwide
Summary: The GIS Architect – Telco - Migration Specialist role involves leading the architectural design and execution of GIS platform transitions, specifically migrating from GE Smallworld to Esri ArcGIS. This hybrid position requires expertise in both platforms and collaboration with various teams to modernize legacy GIS environments. The role is based in Newbury and offers a contract for six months with an immediate start date.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define end-to-end architecture for GIS system transitions, focusing on GE Smallworld and Esri platforms.
- Design data migration strategies, toolchains, and transformation pipelines for large-scale spatial data.
- Establish integration patterns for GIS with OSS/BSS systems, enterprise data lakes, and external APIs.
- Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and data governance policies.
- Evaluate and recommend commercial/open-source GIS migration tools.
Key Skills:
- Proven expertise in GE Smallworld (Magik, GSS, GSSServer, PNI) and Esri ArcGIS (Pro, Enterprise, Portal).
- Strong experience in spatial data models, FME, PostGIS, Oracle Spatial, or similar.
- Knowledge of Telco networks (especially fixed-line or fibre) and related inventory models.
- Familiarity with agile project methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Experience designing APIs or middleware integration for GIS.
- TOGAF or similar architecture certification is a plus.
Salary (Rate): £450
City: Newbury
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT