Solution Architect GIS

Make a real difference with location intelligence

We’re looking for Solution Architects with GIS experience, who want their work to matter. At Esri UK, you’ll help some of the UK’s largest public and private sector organisations tackle real-world challenges using cutting-edge geospatial technology. You’ll join a supportive, friendly team that values collaboration, flexibility, and learning, and you’ll have the chance to shape solutions that genuinely make a difference across the UK.

Location: United Kingdom, Home-based, with some occasional travel within the UK. Must have the right to work in the UK.
Salary: Circa £75,000 (depending on experience)
Bonus: Annual bonus of around 20%
Working pattern: Flexible working available; full-time and part-time applications welcome

We would be particularly interested in hearing from you if you have experience of / a background in defence / utilities or related sectors. If this sounds of interest, please apply and let us know the level you’re looking for and your salary expectations.

What you’ll be doing:
• Designing and delivering a wide range of technical solutions for customers across multiple sectors, using the latest geospatial and enterprise technologies
• Working closely with talented colleagues who are passionate about geography, technology, and solving meaningful problems
• Building a strong understanding of customer organisations and how Esri technology can help them achieve their goals
• Creating robust, scalable, and commercially viable technical designs using enterprise IT and Esri platform architectures, including modern cloud patterns
• Supporting Customer Success Managers to identify opportunities where geospatial technology, data, and workflows can add real value
• Delivering innovative projects and exploring emerging technology trends such as IoT, real-time GIS, big data analytics, AI/ML, 3D, and digital twins
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring, contributing to the wider technical direction of the business

About you:
You don’t need to meet every requirement to apply, we value potential and a willingness to learn. You will ideally:
• Be eligible and prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) to Security Check (SC) level as a minimum; with some roles requiring Developed Vetting (DV).
• Have experience engaging with customers and hands-on involvement in the design, configuration, and deployment of enterprise systems
• Bring strong knowledge of areas such as databases, web technologies, application integration, software engineering, networking, cloud platforms (AWS or Azure), disaster recovery, and high availability
• Be comfortable working with GIS technologies and geospatial data; experience designing geospatial solutions is important, but deep ArcGIS expertise is not essential
• Understand cybersecurity principles, such as firewalls, zero-trust approaches, and SAML
• Be familiar with automation, Azure DevOps, notebooks, and serverless compute
• Enjoy working alongside developers using languages such as Python and JavaScript
• Be confident designing solutions that use REST APIs
• Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

Flexible working
We work flexibly and empower people to work in a way that suits them and their role. You can be home-based, office-based (Aylesbury, Cambridge or Edinburgh), or a mix of both. We are virtual-first with most customers, although some travel to customer sites and Esri UK offices will be required.

Why join Esri UK?
At Esri UK, you'll be part of a growing, ambitious company where people are encouraged to bring their ideas, develop their careers and make a real difference.
We pride ourselves on having a friendly, collaborative and supportive culture, where you'll work alongside knowledgeable colleagues who genuinely want to see you succeed.
This is a brilliant opportunity to develop your commercial skills, gain exposure to different industries and build a long-term career within a leading technology organisation.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a great range of benefits, including:
• Annual bonus scheme (typically around 20%)
• Additional payment for maintaining higher level security clearances
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and additional company closure days
• Company pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution
• Private healthcare
• Monthly wellbeing contribution
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Opportunities for ongoing learning, development and career progression
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Esri UK is a leading provider of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and location intelligence technology.

Our technology helps organisations understand the world around them, make better decisions and tackle some of society's biggest challenges. From supporting emergency services and protecting the environment to helping businesses plan for the future, our solutions make a real difference.
We're proud of our people and the culture we've built. We believe in working collaboratively, sharing knowledge and supporting one another to achieve great things.
You don't need previous GIS experience to join us, just curiosity, enthusiasm and the willingness to learn.

About Esri UK:
We’re a financially secure, market-leading mapping technology company with a strong focus on collaboration, learning, and inclusion. We value the individual contribution each person brings and recognise this through a generous bonus scheme and a comprehensive benefits package.
Esri UK is an equal opportunities employer. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

How to apply:
Please apply via our website at www.esriuk.com, including your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you’re interested in this role and in working at Esri UK.