Geospatial Solutions Architect

As a Geospatial Solutions Architect at Ardent, your main responsibilities include leading the design of complex enterprise systems, developing comprehensive architecture documentation, analyzing client requirements for tailored solutions, leveraging the ESRI Enterprise platform, and driving the adoption of modern development practices including CI/CD. You will also contribute to business development by drafting technical proposals and act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.

To become a Geospatial Solutions Architect at Ardent, candidates are expected to hold at least a Master’s Degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science or Geography, along with a minimum of 6 years of experience in designing complex architectures and 8 years in geospatial systems. Expertise in the ESRI Enterprise suite and familiarity with CI/CD tools are essential. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail are also highly valued.

Ardent is deeply committed to the professional development of all employees. As a Geospatial Solutions Architect, you will have access to numerous opportunities for growth, including training programs, workshops, and the chance to work on innovative projects that enhance your skills. The collaborative environment encourages knowledge sharing and mentorship, ensuring that you can thrive in your career.

A Geospatial Solutions Architect at Ardent will primarily work with the ESRI Enterprise platform, leveraging it to enhance the scalability and capabilities of systems. You will also engage with modern technologies and development practices such as CI/CD to improve operational efficiency. Familiarity with cloud-native development and AI/ML technologies will provide additional avenues for innovation within your role.

Ardent cultivates a positive and supportive work culture for its Geospatial Solutions Architects and all employees. The culture emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and innovation, where everyone is encouraged to contribute to team success. Employees are considered 'All In,' meaning there's a shared commitment to both client success and individual well-being.

In your response, highlight specific projects where you played a pivotal role in designing geospatial architectures. Emphasize the methodologies you employed, any challenges you faced, and how you ensured the solution met the client's needs.

Discuss your approach to integrating compliance checks throughout the development process. Mention the importance of staying updated with federal and agency policies, and how you implement guidelines during the architecture and design phases.

Talk about specific modern practices like CI/CD, explaining its benefits in improving deployment times and reducing errors. Provide examples of how you've implemented these practices in previous roles to illustrate your experience.

Share your process for gathering client requirements, analyzing their specific needs, and how you leverage your technical expertise to provide bespoke solutions. Provide examples of successful implementations that directly resulted from your tailored approach.

Explain the significance of collaboration in your role and provide examples of how you've effectively communicated and worked with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals. Highlight the value of diverse perspectives in developing robust solutions.

Reflect on a specific instance where you successfully simplified a complex concept for a non-technical audience. Talk about your approach, the strategies you employed, and the impact of your communication on the project's success.

Share a few current trends in geospatial technology, such as advancements in AI/ML applications or developments with cloud-native architectures. Discuss how these trends influence your work and any proactive measures you take to stay updated.

Provide examples of past challenges and outline your problem-solving process. Discuss resilience, adaptability, and how you leverage team support and resources to navigate and overcome obstacles in project timelines.

Explain your process for developing proposals, including researching client needs, structuring content, collaborating with team members, and incorporating innovative solutions. Highlight any successful proposals that led to winning projects.

Discuss your alignment with Ardent's values and mission, your aspirations in the geospatial field, and what excites you about contributing to an organization committed to both client and employee success.