Enterprise Solutions Architect

Posted on the 25 December 2013 by T_mackinnon @tedmackinnon
Job Description

The Company: Spatial DNA: focuses on the integration of spatial data and technologies with enterprise information management technologies.  At Spatial DNA, we team with our clients to identify the key benefits to be achieved by their information system, and determine the specific platforms, capabilities, and integration points to develop a successful system implementation.

The most elegant solutions to complex problems appear simple and intuitive, and we strive to ensure that systems are easy to use, to maintain, and to manage.

Spatial DNA works in a virtual-team environment, with consultants and staff located across the country. Some activities require focused team-work and may require short-term co-location of the team – particularly during design activities.  Working from home or other remote locations is expected and encouraged. Social skills and a sense of humor are also desirable.

We would like to thank you personally for applying to Spatial DNA.

Please note that we will review your application and only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted directly. However, we will retain your application on file and would be pleased to contact you if further opportunities arise.

Spatial DNA is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.

Please, no phone calls. 

All resumes sent by search firms to any employee at Spatial DNA via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Spatial DNA; no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Spatial DNA as a result of the referral or through other means.

Spatial DNA. is an equal opportunity employer, and we do not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or marital status. 

Job Description: The Spatial DNA Solutions Architect is a key role, working with customers to define business and system requirements, develop business cases, identify technologies and technical interfaces, and to collaboratively outline the user experience to fulfill customer expectations. The Solutions Architect is an expert in system development and integration, spatial information life-cycle management, and the creation of simple and sustainable technical solutions.

The Solutions Architect will work with technical teams to ensure that system design, data architecture, and application architecture are properly implemented and to make design decisions. The Solutions Architect will also support sales and marketing in definition of capabilities, scoping, and budgeting of project work to ensure that Spatial DNA projects meet customer expectations for budget, time, and quality.

Specific knowledge areas:

  • Airport or municipal spatial information and technologies
  • Geographic Mark-up Language (GML) – creation and interpretation of models, particularly for aviation, weather, and environmental / scientific use
  • Geographic information systems such as ESRI, AutoCAD Map or Intergraph GeoMedia
  • Geographic data transformation technologies such as Safe FME / Server, GDAL, and other ETL tools used in business intelligence (Cognos, Informatica, Information Builders, etc.)
  • Agile Methodology
  • Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF, DODAF, and/or Zachmann Framework)
  • Business analysis

This position requires post-secondary training, with the following certifications, or combinations:

  • BSc in Computer Science or Software Engineering, with a certificate from a college or technical institute in Geographic Information Systems (GIS);
  • BSc in Geomatics Engineering or BSc in Geography;
  • 10 years of technical experience – additional to work experience – will be viewed as equivalent to the above degrees / certifications, with specific experience in spatial data analysis, spatial data management, development of GIS-based software, or development of GIS data production processes.

This position requires ten (10) years of work experience in  the following subject areas:

  • Business Analysis in definition of system requirements or work processes supporting spatial data creation and management, system development or customization in a GIS platform, or integration of GIS with other enterprise information systems, such as CRM, work management, or business intelligence
  • Preparation and documentation of business cases supporting funding requests of $500,000 to $3,000,000
  • Development and preparation of artifacts supporting an Enterprise Architecture Framework
  • System Solution Design development and documentation
  • Managing a system or solution development team
  • Management of geographic data representing municipal or airport infrastructure in a mid-sized GIS database (staff of 10-30 GIS/CAD people to support the database)
How to Apply

Interested parties sould submit their CV and covering letter via email only to careers@spatialdna.com,

Please note no phone calls will be accepted.

  • Posted by: SpatialDNA
  • Company: Spatial DNA Informatics Inc.
  • Province: Ottawa
  • Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Job type: GIS
  • Salary: n/a
  • Job category: Developers
  • Tags: Agile Methodology - Business analysis - Cognos - Esri - etc.) - GDAL - Geographic Mark-up Language - GIS - GML - Information Builders - Solutions Architect - Spatial DNA - team environment
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  • Job expires in: 34 days