CT - Driving Technological Transformation
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Wiltshire Council’s ICT department working in the Service Delivery team delivering new solutions for Wiltshire Council.
This post requires the post holder to have an in-depth understanding of the council's Geographical Information System (GIS) and have expertise in the full suite of ESRI products and be familiar with the integration of GIS into core business applications.
As a Senior GIS Engineer, you will lead GIS migration projects and oversee the implementation of new solutions across the estate. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining GIS systems for key projects and executing comprehensive testing activities, including functional, throughput and failover testing. You will be required to collaborate closely with stakeholders and adopt a risk-based approach to deploying changes with the GIS infrastructure to minimize business disruption.
Our ideal candidate will hold a degree preferably in GIS, Geography, or Computer Science or have appropriate working experience. Proven expertise in working with ESRI technology, including expert knowledge of ArcGIS Server technology alongside strong working knowledge of integrating GIS into core business systems, GIS migration projects and the implementation of new systems will be essential.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact James Matthews, GIS Manager, at james.matthews@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 012257 12650.
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