About the Role
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in enterprise GIS development, ArcGIS Enterprise, GIS web applications, system integration, and geospatial solutions, with a proven track record in government, infrastructure, utilities, industrial cities, or smart-city environments. This role will involve working closely with clients and stakeholders to design, develop, integrate, and optimize enterprise GIS solutions while providing technical leadership and supporting successful GIS implementation.
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Key Responsibilities
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Enterprise GIS Development
- Develop and enhance enterprise GIS web applications, portals, dashboards, and executive applications.
- Develop GIS solutions using ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, ArcGIS Experience Builder, and ArcGIS Dashboards.
- Develop GIS automation, scripts, and geoprocessing solutions using Python and ArcPy.
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GIS Integration & Architecture
- Integrate GIS platforms with enterprise business systems using REST APIs, web services, databases, and integration technologies.
- Design GIS solution, application, integration, and data-flow architectures.
- Support integration between ArcGIS Enterprise and enterprise platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 / CRM.
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ArcGIS Enterprise & GIS Services
- Configure, publish, secure, troubleshoot, and optimize enterprise geospatial services.
- Support and manage ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Server, and Enterprise Geodatabases.
- Manage GIS users, roles, permissions, services, and configurations.
- Support GIS environment performance, availability, security, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery requirements.
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Technical Delivery & Stakeholder Management
- Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into scalable GIS solutions.
- Prepare technical requirements, specifications, solution designs, and technical documentation.
- Conduct technical Proofs of Concept (PoCs) and provide technical recommendations.
- Coordinate with IT Infrastructure, Applications, Data, Cybersecurity, and other technical teams.
- Technically coordinate and manage GIS implementation vendors and teams.
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Client-Facing Consulting & Technical Support
- Work closely with client stakeholders to understand requirements and provide appropriate GIS solutions.
- Troubleshoot complex GIS application, integration, service, and infrastructure issues.
- Provide technical guidance and support to GIS developers and project teams.
- Ensure successful delivery of GIS solutions while maintaining high standards of quality, performance, and security.
Required Qualifications & Skills
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Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, GIS, Geomatics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant postgraduate education or specialized GIS training is an advantage.
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Professional Experience
- 7+ years of experience in GIS development and enterprise GIS environments.
- Strong experience in enterprise GIS web development and ArcGIS-based solutions.
- Experience working with government, utilities, infrastructure, industrial cities, or smart-city projects.
- Experience designing and implementing GIS applications, integrations, services, and enterprise GIS solutions.
- Experience working with clients and multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Experience technically coordinating GIS implementation vendors and teams is preferred.
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Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Server, and Enterprise Geodatabases.
- Strong experience with ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript and ArcGIS REST API.
- Proficiency in Python / ArcPy for GIS automation and geoprocessing.
- Strong SQL skills and experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and/or PostgreSQL.
- Experience with ArcGIS Experience Builder and ArcGIS Dashboards.
- Experience in GIS integration with REST APIs, web services, databases, and enterprise applications.
- Knowledge of GIS solution, application, integration, and data-flow architecture.
- Experience with GIS service publishing, security, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
- Knowledge of enterprise authentication and security concepts, including SSO, Active Directory, and SSL certificates.
- Knowledge of High Availability, Disaster Recovery, backup/recovery, RPO/RTO, and Business Continuity is preferred.
- Experience with ArcGIS Monitor or similar enterprise monitoring technologies is an advantage.
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Certifications
- GISP (GIS Professional)
- Relevant Esri / ArcGIS certifications
- Relevant cloud, database, or enterprise architecture certifications
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Soft Skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Consulting and client-facing mindset.
- Strong technical ownership and accountability.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong troubleshooting and decision-making capabilities.
Additional Information
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Travel: May be required based on client and project requirements.
- Business Unit: Strategy & Transformation
- Level: Mid Senior level
