Salary: £130,000 - 143,000 per year Requirements: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Geoinformatics, Engineering, or related field 10 years of experience in solution architecture, with at least 5 years in GIS platforms Proven experience with Azure cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices Strong understanding of geospatial technologies (e.g., ESRI, QGIS, FME, GeoServer) Experience with legacy GIS systems (Intergraph, Smallworld) and data migration Familiarity with AI/ML applications in geospatial data quality and analytics Agile delivery experience and ability to lead cross-functional teams Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end design of a scalable GIS platform aligned with project strategic goals Define architecture principles, technology stack, and integration patterns Ensure interoperability with internal and external systems (e.g., energy models, environmental databases) Design and provision Azure-based environments (Sandbox, Dev, UAT, Production) Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of cloud infrastructure Integrate with peripheral systems to support end-to-end workflows Lead migration and replication of spatial datasets and functionalities from legacy GIS platforms Ensure continuity of historical insights and data integrity Establish data stewardship processes and governance frameworks Implement metadata standards, symbology conventions, and data validation mechanisms Leverage automation and AI/ML for data quality improvement Enable spatial analytics, economic modelling, and visualization tools Support decision-making and public engagement through intuitive dashboards and maps Conduct discovery workshops with stakeholders to validate use cases Deliver solutions through agile sprints and iterative development Deliver training sessions and technical documentation as per standards Provide hypercare support during transition to production Technologies: AI Architect Azure Cloud DevOps GIS Support Security More: We are seeking a highly skilled Technical/Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of a scalable, secure, and interoperable GIS platform in Wokingham. This hybrid role allows for 3 office days per week. The architect will play a pivotal role in consolidating legacy systems and ensuring data quality while enabling advanced geospatial analytics. Join us as we support strategic spatial energy planning, environmental impact assessments, economic modelling, and community engagement. last updated 4 week of 2026