Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a GIS Solution Architect for a position in Gahanna, OH.
- Design and architect end-to-end Esri GIS solutions aligned with business, security, and performance requirements
- Lead architecture and implementation of ArcGIS Enterprise (10.8.1+), including high availability and disaster recovery designs
- Develop and review Python and ArcPy scripts for automation, data processing, and system maintenance
- Guide the use and configuration of ArcGIS Pro for advanced spatial analysis and data management
- Design and support Esri mobile workflows using Field Maps, Survey123, and related tools
- Architect and manage enterprise geodatabases, including Oracle SDE, with attention to performance, versioning, and data integrity
- Design and implement data integration pipelines using tools such as FME and APIs
- Define and support cloud-hosted ArcGIS Enterprise solutions (IaaS and PaaS where applicable)
- Establish CI / CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and infrastructure-as-code practices for GIS solutions
- Define and implement automated testing strategies for GIS services, scripts, and integrations
- Collaborate with developers, GIS analysts, infrastructure teams, and stakeholders to ensure solution alignment
- Provide technical leadership, documentation, and architectural guidance across projects
Required Skills & Experience :
Strong experience as a Solution Architect, GIS Architect, or senior GIS engineerExpert knowledge of the Esri GIS platform, including :ArcGIS Enterprise 10.8.1 or higherArcGIS ProEsri mobile tools (Field Maps, Survey123)Advanced Python development skills, including extensive use of ArcPyHands-on experience with enterprise geodatabases, particularly Oracle SDEProven experience with data integration and ETL, including FMEExperience designing and supporting cloud-hosted ArcGIS Enterprise environmentsStrong understanding of deployment pipelines, automation, and DevOps practicesExperience implementing automated testing for GIS workflows and servicesSolid understanding of GIS security, authentication, and access control modelsAbility to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesPreferred Qualifications :
Esri Technical Certification(s)Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCPKnowledge of containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)Experience with REST APIs and system integrationsBackground in large-scale or mission-critical GIS implementations