We are seeking a highly skilled GIS & AI Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of a modern geospatial platform with embedded AI-driven data insights capabilities. The successful candidate will work via a Tier 1 consultancy for a public sector organisation, shaping a secure, scalable ArcGIS solution aligned with the NELI roadmap and supporting advanced stakeholder sentiment analysis using Azure OpenAI.

Key Responsibilities: GIS Platform Architecture

• Lead end-to-end architecture of the ArcGIS Enterprise environment using best practices and reference architectures (ESRI Options 1–3).
  
  
• Design infrastructure-as-code (IaC) patterns and manage Dev/UAT/PROD lifecycles.
  
  
• Integrate CI/CD pipelines with ArcGIS Cloud Builder using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
  
  
• Manage schema-breaking vs non-schema-breaking workflows.
  
  

• Architect an AI-driven platform using Azure OpenAI to analyse stakeholder sentiment and feedback across diverse data sources (e.g., emails, surveys, meeting notes, media).
  
  
• Integrate structured/unstructured data from systems like Salesforce, CSAT scores, BI tools, and media feeds.
  
  
• Develop centralised, compliant data capture and storage solutions with robust auditability.
  
  

• Implement AI models for theme and sentiment analysis.
  
  
• Build user-triggered reporting dashboards and synthesis tools with search and filtering capabilities.
  
  
• Enable insight-driven stakeholder engagement via intuitive visual interfaces.
  
  

• Establish and enforce metadata standards and catalogue structures.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and classification requirements (e.g., RBAC, SSO, Azure Entra).
  
  

• Integrate ArcGIS Monitor and other telemetry for performance tracking.
  
  
• Define backup (WebGISDR), patching, and disaster recovery strategies.
  
  

• Proven experience in GIS architecture (ESRI/ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, Cloud Builder).
  
  
• Practical expertise in Azure OpenAI or similar LLM/AI platforms for solution development.
  
  
• Familiarity with Salesforce, BI tools, CSAT/NPS metrics, and media sentiment analysis.
  
  
• Strong understanding of DevOps, IaC (Terraform/ARM), GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps.
  
  
• Experience creating interactive dashboards and reporting tools for non-technical audiences.
  
  
• Knowledge of public sector security and compliance frameworks.
  
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
  

• Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Operations Research.
  
  
• MSc or PhD in a related field.
  
  
• Understanding of electricity markets and power system operations (e.g., dispatch/unit commitment).
  
  
• Experience with cloud-native solution delivery in regulated sectors.
  
  
• SC or DV Clearance (or eligibility).