Jobs → Data & Analytics → GIS Database Migration Architect

About the Role We are looking for a GIS Database Migration Architect with a strong background in database architecture, enterprise GIS, and database migration assessments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Esri Enterprise Geodatabases, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and PostGIS. Key Responsibilities • Lead technical assessments of enterprise Esri GIS and Oracle database environments. • Evaluate Oracle-to-PostgreSQL/PostGIS compatibility, dependencies, and migration risks. • Analyze geodatabase components, spatial data, feature classes, Global IDs, attachments, and versioning. • Assess ETL pipelines, integrations, ArcGIS services, and downstream dependencies. • Develop target-state architecture recommendations, governance standards, and remediation plans. • Create phased migration roadmaps, runbooks, validation strategies, and rollback plans. • Evaluate future Azure readiness and present findings to technical and business stakeholders. Requirements • 8+ years of experience in GIS, database architecture, spatial databases, or data migration. • Strong enterprise Esri and GIS experience. • Advanced Oracle, PostgreSQL, and PostGIS expertise. • Experience assessing or planning Oracle-to-PostgreSQL/PostGIS migrations. • Strong knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise 11.x, ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS, and ArcGIS Pro. • Experience with SQL, schema analysis, indexing, query optimization, and database dependencies. • Familiarity with FME, Python, ArcPy, ETL integrations, and APIs. • Working knowledge of Azure architecture, networking, security, monitoring, and backup.