Senior GIS Database Migration Architect

About the role

We are looking for a Senior 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.

Tasks

• 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.
• Preferred: Oil & gas, utilities, infrastructure, spatial data governance, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, and hybrid cloud experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or fu

Schedule

• 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

How to apply

• W2 employment only.

Location

• Houston, TX (Hybrid) or Remote