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# Solution Architect - Utilities

- **Company:** Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
- **Location:** Oakland, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $156,000.0 - $239,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Geographic Information Systems, ADMS (Software), Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, ArcGIS (Software), HTML5, Network Analysis, Computer Programming, Relational Databases, Linux, Document Management Systems, Python (Programming Language), Oracle (Applications), Windows PowerShell, Software Architecture, Service-Oriented Architecture, Product Software Implementation Methods, Software Requirements Analysis, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Esri GIS (Software), Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Terraform, Devsecops, Server Operating Systems & Platforms
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.esri.com/careers/5082063007

## About the Role

* 12+ years in GIS platform architecture and solution design
 * 5+ years of significant, proven experience applying GIS technology within the electric and gas utilities sector
 * Proven experience with ArcGIS Enterprise (desktop, server, online), RDBMS (Oracle, SQL), server environments (Windows, Linux), and programming/scripting (Python, JavaScript, HTML5, Terraform, Powershell, Chef)
 * Knowledge of integrating GIS with ERP, EAM, CRM, SCM systems; experience with service-oriented architectures and cloud hybrid configurations
 * Strong ability to lead teams, manage budgets and risks, and communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, GIS, Mathematics, or a related STEM field, * Certification for AWS Certified Solution Architect or MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure of equivalent
 * Experience in the integration of ArcGIS with standard utility enterprise systems, such as asset management, work management, network analysis, Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS), Outage Management Systems (OMS), customer information, and document management systems
 * Knowledgeable of utility workflows and how they are applied through GIS, such as facility management (AM/FM), right-of-way corridor planning, engineering, design, construction, inspection, network analysis, integration with other systems, and market analysis
 * Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related STEM field

## Description

* Design and implement innovative and impactful ArcGIS platform-based strategies and solutions to meet unique and complex Professional Services customer requirements
 * Define business continuity for both on-premises and cloud deployments, following industry standards for security, governance, publication strategy, and custom application architecture
 * Translate customer system requirements into software architecture and design specifications
 * Exercising excellent judgement, advise customers on innovative, effective, and creative solutions using Esri technology and content to help them make better decisions
 * Recommend relevant strategies, architectures, and solutions and work with customers to prepare Esri software implementation and migration strategies
 * Work closely and actively with Professional Services customers and partners to identify, design, and certify key GIS workflows for the ArcGIS enterprise platform and non-Esri platforms
 * Develop organizational-level multi-year IT/GIS strategies to assist with technology change and budgetary planning
 * Act as a mentor and guide colleagues with less experience and other technical staff
 * Act as a leader and empower the team by strategically leading all stages of the implementation process through mentoring, active coaching, budget and portfolio review and alignment, risk management, and personnel management efforts
 * Plan and script ArcGIS platform deployment automation and work closely with customer DevSecOps teams


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