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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solution Architect - **Company:** Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,640.0 - $197,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Geographic Information Systems, Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Computing Platforms, ArcGIS (Software), HTML5, Computer Programming, Relational Databases, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Software Architecture, Service-Oriented Architecture, Product Software Implementation Methods, Software Requirements Analysis, Web Application Frameworks, Esri GIS (Software), Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Server Operating Systems & Platforms - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=04f72b1a3fb52270 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technical solutions implementation?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 8+ years of professional experience in GIS platform architecture and solution design * Professional experience architecting, implementing, and administrating enterprise IT-GIS solutions/systems that leverage the ArcGIS enterprise platform (desktop, server, and online) * Hands-on experience with Esri Software * Demonstrated experience in platform architecture, solution design, project envisioning, planning, developing, and deployment * Experience with Oracle; Microsoft SQL, and/or other RDBMS and Windows, Linux, and/or other server environments * Programming and scripting experience with Python, JavaScript, and/or HTML5 (modern web frameworks) * Knowledge of integration of other enterprise systems (such as ERP, EAM, CRM, SCM) * Knowledge of geospatial and mapping concepts such as spatial analysis, map projections, and more * Experience with current technology implementation patterns including service-oriented architectures and cloud hybrid configurations * Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to customers, executives, other technical staff or non-technical staff * Experience in leading and empowering team activities to include finances, budgets, personnel, and risk management * Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related STEM field Recommended Qualifications * Certification for AWS Certified Solution Architect or MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure of equivalent * 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 premise and cloud deployments following industry standards for security, governance, publication strategy and custom application architecture * Define best practices for deploying ArcGIS platform and design systems, including integration to non-Esri platforms, to meet business needs * 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 provide guidance to colleagues with less experience and other technical staff * Act as a lead, and empower the team by strategically leading all stages of the implementation process through mentoring, active coaching, review and aligning of budgets and portfolios, risk management and personnel management efforts ## Related Videos - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Fake or News: Translating Dog Barks, Notepad Gets an Upgrade and Michelin-Star Robots - Paul Tregoing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1802-fake-or-news-translating-dog-barks-notepad-gets-an-upgrade-and-michelin-star-robots-paul-tregoing) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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