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Zearch are partnering with a leading GIS/Geo-spatial SaaS business and hiring for an experienced Data Architect to work on some top priority projects in the Telco & Utilities sectors.
* Collaborate directly with clients to evaluate the technical quality and business value of their datasets, performing detailed assessments to audit critical data elements.
* Assist clients in defining processes for data governance, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and integrity across systems.
* Conduct comprehensive reviews of client systems to understand the structure and flow of customer interaction and life-cycle data.
GIS Data Modeling & Transformation
* Design GIS data models aligned with the client’s business objectives, transforming existing data structures using tools such as Python, Perl, Safe FME, and proprietary transformation utilities.
* Translate complex datasets into standardized formats that support scalable, automated transformation workflows.
* Establish automated ingestion processes to collect and process client data, triggering transformation routines as needed.
Documentation & Compliance
* Create and maintain detailed documentation of data architectures, model configurations, and data transfer processes.
* Ensure alignment with privacy and security compliance requirements, including standards such as PII, PCI, PI, FERC, and CPNI, based on project-specific guidelines.
Deployment & Operational Support
* Serve as a key contributor on deployment teams, driving successful implementation of new data models for client-facing applications.
* Partner with client stakeholders to prioritize and select data sources based on assessment outcomes and overarching business goals.
* Ensure all data collection and transfer methods are clearly documented and meet current best practices and internal standards.
* Work closely with project managers and technical leads to integrate new enterprise data sources into ongoing projects.
ETL Development
* Develop robust, automated ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines using industry-standard tools and frameworks, prioritizing scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance.
* Strong background in data architecture, large-scale data modelling, and extracting business insights from raw data.
* Proficiency in data mining and manipulation, with both structured and unstructured data.
* Deep understanding of relational databases, data modelling principles, and entity relationship design.
* Practical experience with network design platforms and GIS/CAD tools (e.g., Smallworld, ESRI, 3GIS, Bentley, Hexagon, Crescent Link, CadTel, etc.).
* Experience with business requirement analysis and the development of reporting and analytics structures.
* Familiarity with ETL solutions, including experience with SAFE FME, is highly desirable.
* Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations and practices.
* Exposure to analytics and reporting tools is considered a plus.
General Qualifications
* Excellent communication skills, including executive presence in customer-facing roles.
* Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on customer service and collaboration.
* Analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
* Effective time manager with the ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
* Proven ability to design repeatable and automated data solutions.
* Adaptable and resilient under pressure.
Education & Background
* Bachelor’s or advanced degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a business/technology hybrid program (e.g., E&M, MBA).
* Significant experience in relevant technical fields may substitute for a formal IT-related degree.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology and Engineering
* Industries
Software Development, Telecommunications, and Data Infrastructure and Analytics
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