Skills

Communication SQL Databases SQL Server Azure AWS Recruitment AWS Cloud

Job Specifications

Cloud Geospatial Solution Architect
4 month contract initially
Remote Working (UK-Based)
Market Rates (£550 to £600 per day)
Outside IR35

The Opportunity:

We are assisting a major UK Government Agency in their search for an experienced Cloud Geospatial Solution Architect to design, evaluate and deliver secure, scalable and compliant cloud infrastructure supporting geospatial and land data platforms, prototypes and common basemap initiatives.

This is a key role within a high-impact digital transformation programme shaping the future of cloud-based geospatial services across the public sector.

This role suits a technically strong, delivery-focused architect with deep geospatial expertise and public sector experience, ready to shape the UK’s future digital mapping capability.

Skills and Experience:

Proven experience architecting Azure (preferred) or AWS cloud solutions for geospatial or data-intensive workloads.
Expertise in ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, GeoServer or equivalent platforms.
Strong understanding of spatial databases such as PostGIS or SQL Server Spatial.
Demonstrated ability to integrate, extend and enhance existing geospatial systems.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across technical and operational domains.

Role and Responsibilities:

Assess existing geospatial platforms and determine whether they can meet evolving technical and performance requirements through enhancement or integration.
Design and propose new cloud-native solutions (Azure or AWS) for scalability, resilience and performance.
Collaborate with data architects, developers and operations teams to align designs with strategic direction and agreed technology stacks.
Conduct technical and cost assessments to guide “reuse vs build” decisions.
Architect and document complete cloud solutions, including data storage, APIs and geospatial web services.
Ensure system interoperability using standard APIs (including OGC), authentication models and integration with external systems.
Implement secure infrastructure for spatial data ingestion, transformation and distribution.
Maintain full compliance with organisational, GDS, and GDPR security and data protection standards.

NB: Candidates must be eligible for BPSS security clearance which will be processed following successful interviews (2 weeks on-boarding time maximum).

Applications:

Please call Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment on 07436 071 872 to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology for the environmental sector??

About the Company

A leading Techncial Recruitment Specialist focusing on IT & Digital, Transport Technology and Telecoms; partnering with local innovative SMEs and start–up’s through to global FTSE 250 businesses supplying them with the best in people and talent since 2005. What makes ISR different is our people and the passion they show for finding our client’s the best people in the market. All of our consultants are highly experienced enthusiasts that know their markets intimately; are serious about delivery; and always aim to exceed on ... Know more