The Role

We are seeking a visionary GIS Architect to lead and own the strategic design, implementation, modernization, and optimization of our client’s enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS) infrastructure. This is a hands-on customer facing architecture and development role responsible for turning business objectives into practical, secure, and scalable solutions.

In this role, you will take technical ownership of customer engagements across the entire solution lifecycle, ensuring continuity from pre-sales discovery and solution design through proofs of concept, integrations, implementation, and production deployment. You will act as the master blueprint designer for our client’s spatial data ecosystems, ensuring mapping systems, databases, cloud servers, and applications are scalable, secure, and seamlessly integrated with broader corporate IT systems.

The ideal candidate bridges the gap between high-level business strategy and deep technical execution, transforming complex spatial data needs into robust, high-performing enterprise architecture. They design frameworks, direct enterprise integration, establish how data is stored, indexed, and efficiently retrieved, and they choose the right tools for the job.

What you’ll get to do as a GIS Architect

· Own customer solution design and delivery from pre-sales discovery through implementation, deployment, and transition to ongoing operations.

· Blueprint and manage scalable, high-availability GIS frameworks using modern cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

· Lead discussions about cloud, customer-tenant, and on-premises deployment models, including networking, identity, permissions,



data residency, scalability, reliability, supportability, and operational ownership.

· Address security, privacy, and compliance topics credibly, working with internal specialists where formal review or deeper expertise is required.

· Connect our client’s mapping platforms seamlessly with their broader corporate IT systems, including ERPs, CRMs, and Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards.

· Design complex spatial databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server, or Oracle) and establish enterprise-wide standards for spatial data quality, security, and access controls.

· Monitor system loads, optimize complex spatial queries, and ensure smooth data handling for real-time asset tracking or heavy user traffic.

· Guide GIS Developers and Analysts on best practices while translating technical milestones into clear insights for executive leadership.

· Capture reusable patterns, reference architectures, lessons learned, and technical guidance that improve future customer engagements.

What you’ll need to be successful

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, GIS, Information Technology, Geomatics, or a related field.

· 7+ years of progressive experience in GIS and IT systems,



with at least 3 years spent designing enterprise systems or acting in a technical lead capacity.

· High proficiency with Esri tools, specifically ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise, and ArcGIS Business Analyst.

· Deep expertise in enterprise GIS environments (e.g., Esri ArcGIS Enterprise suite) and/or open-source spatial tech (e.g., GeoServer, QGIS, PostGIS).

· Ability to lead discovery and architecture discussions independently, ask incisive questions, and turn incomplete information into a clear path forward.

· Proven experience hosting GIS infrastructure in the cloud (AWS/Azure) alongside automated deployment pipelines (Python, PowerShell, Docker).

· The ability to explain complex database architecture or spatial concepts to non-technical business partners effortlessly.

· Practical knowledge of enterprise security and compliance concerns, including identity and access management, data protection, encryption, auditability, privacy, and data residency.

· Industry certifications such as GISP, AWS Solutions Architect, or Esri Enterprise System Design an asset.

At The Solution Stack, you’ll work with a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer a flexible hybrid work workplace, a supportive team culture, and opportunities to lead impactful GIS modernization and data transformation projects for industry-leading clients.

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2P 2Y3

📌 GIS Architect (Calgary)
🏢 The Solution Stack
📍 Calgary