GIS Architect : Telco – Migration Specialist
Posted Today by Syntax Consultancy
£450 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Newbury, Berkshire
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 1-2 days per week onsite in Newbury and is aimed at candidates with extensive experience in GIS systems and migration strategies. The role is set within a leading global consultancy specializing in Digital, IT, and Network Services, with an immediate start date preferred in May 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define end-to-end architecture for GIS system transitions, with deep knowledge of 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 both 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