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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solution Architect - **Company:** Esri - **Location:** Cambridge, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £58,298.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Geographic Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, ArcGIS (Software), Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Disaster Recovery, Python (Programming Language), Zero Trust Network Access, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Software Engineering, Esri GIS (Software), Enterprise Software Applications, System Availability, Web Technologies, Restful APIs, Serverless Computing - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5825837903 ## About the Role Working pattern: Flexible working available; full-time and part-time applications welcome We would be particularly interested in hearing from you if you have experience of / a background in defence / utilities or related sectors. If this sounds of interest, please apply and let us know the level you're looking for and your salary expectations. What you'll be doing Designing and delivering a wide range of technical solutions for customers across multiple sectors, using the latest geospatial and enterprise technologies Working closely with talented colleagues who are passionate about geography, technology, and solving meaningful problems Building a strong understanding of customer organisations and how Esri technology can help them achieve their goals Creating robust, scalable, and commercially viable technical designs using enterprise IT and Esri platform architectures, including modern cloud patterns Supporting Customer Success Managers to identify opportunities where geospatial technology, data, and workflows can add real value Delivering innovative projects and exploring emerging technology trends such as IoT, real-time GIS, big data analytics, AI/ML, 3D, and digital twins Providing technical leadership and mentoring, contributing to the wider technical direction of the business About you You don't need to meet every requirement to apply - we value potential and a willingness to learn. You will ideally: Be eligible and prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) to Security Check (SC) level as a minimum; with some roles requiring Developed Vetting (DV). Have experience engaging with customers and hands-on involvement in the design, configuration, and deployment of enterprise systems Bring strong knowledge of areas such as databases, web technologies, application integration, software engineering, networking, cloud platforms (AWS or Azure), disaster recovery, and high availability Be comfortable working with GIS technologies and geospatial data; experience designing geospatial solutions is important, but deep ArcGIS expertise is not essential Understand cybersecurity principles, such as firewalls, zero-trust approaches, and SAML Be familiar with automation, Azure DevOps, notebooks, and serverless compute Enjoy working alongside developers using languages such as Python and JavaScript Be confident designing solutions that use REST APIs Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Flexible working We work flexibly and empower people to work in a way that suits them and their role. 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