GIS Solutions Architect

SCT resources have a broad range of skills in different technologies. The large skill-set has been made possible by a conscious focus on strengthening our skills base. Every person selected for our team brings something new, something that adds to our offerings. We learn continuously, both on the job and through formal training programs.

Company: SystemCanada |

World wide office:  Canada - USA - Australia - UK - South Africa - New Zealand - Ireland - Japan

Job Description

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related
• 7+ years experience progressively advancing experience in IT projects in technical roles
• 1+ years experience working in an IT Solutions Architecture capacity
• Strong understanding of application development and the system development lifecycle (including Agile)
• GIS architecture experience
• Experience designing GIS solutions
• Experience with ESRI's ArcGIS suite and familiarity with the COTS approach
• Solid understanding of spatial data including ESRI's ArcSDE geodatabase and feature class format
• Experience designing ArcGIS Server hardware configurations based on ESRI's best practices for v10.0 and v10.1
• Systems integration experience
• Understanding of different types of integration patterns and experience with point to point and enterprise wide integration initiatives
• Experience in multi-tiered web driven applications

Nice to Have Skills Include:

• Understanding of oil and gas industry
• Knowledge of ITIL V3 Framework
• Spatial data analysis, data modeling and data mapping experience
• Knowledge of TOGAF, PEAF, Zachman or some related Enterprise Architecture Framework/Topology
• Superior organization skills, with the ability to set priorities, follow-up and meet deadlines
• Solid leadership, facilitation and negotiation skills
• Display tact and good judgment in resolving problems and answering inquiries
• Ability to work independently in a very busy, varied, and diverse environment with changing priorities
• Ability to communicate complex and technical concepts clearly and appropriately with non-technical as well as technical personnel
• A high degree of initiative and self-motivation
• The ability to manage multiple, concurrent requests
• A high attention to detail while producing quality work in a timely manner