GIS Technical Lead
Location: Remote (Hubzone residents please indicate in your communication or resume HUBZone Map (sba.gov))
Hours: Full-Time
Compensation: BOE
Company Overview
geoConvergence is an award-winning, SBA 8(a) and HUBZone-certified GIS consulting firm specializing in implementing, integrating, and extending core Esri technology. We provide best-in-class geospatial and information technology solutions to commercial and government customers. Our projects focus on enhancing data accuracy and usability for critical applications such as facility management, planning, indoor mapping, and emergency response.
Our GIS team is a creative and forward-thinking group dedicated to making a difference. We combine curiosity, innovation, and problem-solving to transform data into tools that support smarter planning, stronger communities, and lasting impact.
Position Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Team Support
- Act as the primary technical escalation point for all delivery teams (indoors/digital twin, CAD/BIM, LiDAR/field, GIS analysts, developers, cloud/MSP).
- Participate in daily/weekly huddles to remove blockers and guide team members.
- Translate between technical and non-technical team members (developers, analysts, field staff, PMs, executives).
Solution & System Architecture
- Design solution and system architectures for new and existing projects, including:
- ArcGIS Enterprise/Online deployments
- Digital twin / ArcGIS Indoors solutions
- Integrations with third-party systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Cityworks, Business Central, FCA/CAI systems).
- Work with CEO and PMs to turn client requirements into concrete technical designs, diagrams, and implementation plans.
- Participate in client-facing solution discussions and presentations as a technical SME.
Project Technical Ownership
- Partner with the technical PM to:
- Break high-level scopes into detailed, actionable technical tasks.
- Flesh out task descriptions, acceptance criteria, and technical approaches in ClickUp.
- Provide technical QA/QC on deliverables (maps, data models, apps, integrations, automations).
- Assist with troubleshooting and performance tuning (e.g., slow map layers, data loading, workflows, enterprise deployments).
Indoor Mapping & Digital Twin Support
- Understand the full “Scan-to-Twin” workflow:
- LiDAR/field data collection
- CAD/BIM processing
- Indoors information modeling and floor-aware GIS
- Asset extraction from point clouds (point cloud exploitation, ML-based feature extraction).
- Support the Indoors/digital twin team with:
- Data models, workflows, and standards
- Integrations between Indoors and work order / asset / space systems
- Technical review of deliverables to ensure consistency and quality.
Cloud & Infrastructure Support
- Support the cloud/system admin with:
- ArcGIS Enterprise deployments in AWS and on-prem
- CloudFormation templates, automation, and infrastructure-as-code
- Linux/Windows administration and environment configuration.
- Help diagnose issues in ArcGIS Server/Portal/Data Store using logs, metrics, and best practices.
Integrations, Automation & Efficiency
- Design and oversee integrations between ArcGIS and external systems (e.g., Business Central, ServiceNow, SAP-like systems, work order systems).
- Identify repetitive, manual processes and:
- Design and prototype automations (Python, RPA, integration platforms, scripts, etc.).
- Hand off prototypes to development or analyst teams to productionize.
- Drive continuous improvement in internal workflows and project delivery efficiency.
Mentoring & Skill Development
- Mentor team members (analysts, admins, developers) in:
- GIS best practices
- Indoor/digital twin concepts
- Cloud/GIS operations
- Automation and scripting approaches.
- Help shape technical hiring needs and participate in technical interviews.
Innovation & R&D
- Contribute to R&D initiatives (e.g., robotics-based LiDAR collection, point cloud-to-BIM/Indoors automations, ML/AI-assisted extraction).
- Evaluate “build vs. buy” options for internal tools and client solutions, including quick-win partnerships.
- Prototype new ideas and hand off to teams for scaling when appropriate.
Governance, Process & Reporting
- Ensure time tracking, ClickUp (PMIS) task updates, and technical documentation are kept current.
- Help define and enforce technical standards, coding conventions, data models, and quality benchmarks across projects.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred).
- 7+ years of progressive experience in GIS or geospatial technology, with at least 3 years in a senior, lead, or architect-level capacity.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and deploying complex ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online architectures, including high-availability environments and cloud-native configurations (preferably AWS).
- Proven experience leading “Scan-to-Twin” workflows, including the integration of LiDAR, CAD, BIM, and floor-aware GIS data into ArcGIS Indoors or similar digital twin solutions.
- Strong technical leadership skills with a track record of serving as a primary escalation point and mentor for cross-functional teams (analysts, developers, field staff, and PMs).
- Experience architecting integrations between ArcGIS and third-party enterprise systems such as ServiceNow, Cityworks, Business Central, or other EAM/CMMS platforms.
- Proficiency in Python for GIS automation, data orchestration, and developing custom integration scripts or ETL processes.
- Advanced troubleshooting skills related to ArcGIS Server, Portal, and Data Store, including performance tuning, log analysis, and infrastructure diagnostics.
- Ability to translate complex technical requirements into concrete designs, diagrams, and actionable tasks for delivery teams.
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code concepts, automation platforms, and managing GIS environments in Windows and Linux.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to act as a subject matter expert in client-facing discussions and executive briefings.
- Strong organizational habits, including experience using project management tools like ClickUp or Jira to define technical acceptance criteria and track task progress.
- A proactive interest in R&D initiatives, such as ML/AI-based feature extraction, robotics-based data collection, or emerging digital twin standards.
Preferred
- Master’s degree in a technical field such as Geomatics, Data Science, or Computer Science.
- Professional certifications such as GISP (GIS Professional), Esri Technical Certifications (Enterprise or Indoors), or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
- Hands-on experience with ML/AI-assisted feature extraction from point clouds or imagery to automate floor plan generation.
- Familiarity with advanced reality capture technologies, including mobile mapping systems, SLAM-based LiDAR, and robotics-based collection.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform for automating ArcGIS Enterprise deployments.
- Deep understanding of BIM-to-GIS interoperability and experience working with Revit or IFC data models within a GIS environment.
- Proven track record of developing and productionizing custom Python-based tools, RPA (Robotic Process Automation), or integration middleware.
- Experience working within an SBA 8(a) or HUBZone-certified consulting environment or supporting federal and local government contracts.
- Knowledge of industry-specific data standards and governance frameworks such as the MGT GIS Playbook or similar enterprise data models.
- Familiarity with advanced web development concepts or integration platforms (e.g., FME, Zapier, or custom API development) to bridge GIS and ERP systems.
Certifications
Preferred certifications include:
- Esri Technical Certification: Enterprise System Design Associate or Professional
- Esri Technical Certification: ArcGIS Indoors Foundation
- Esri Technical Certification: ArcGIS Online Administration Associate
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
- AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate
- GISP (Certified GIS Professional)
- Geodata Management Professional 2025
- Safe Software FME Certified Professional
- CompTIA Security+ or similar cybersecurity certification (for government contract compliance)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or CAPM (for technical leadership roles)
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to info@geoconvergence.com for consideration. We look forward to connecting with you.
Note: Due to our work in the Government Space, applicants must be permanent US Citizens.
