Role: Lead GIS Architect – FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) Location: Pasadena /CA, Hybrid, Relocation will work Duration: 6+ Month • Experience: 15+ Years • Mandatory skills - Lead GIS Architect - FME, PostGIS, QGIS, mandotary -AWS, Azure, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, PostgreSQL, SQL Job Description: We are seeking a Lead GIS Architect with 15+ years of hands-on experience to lead the design, integration, and implementation of advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for enterprise-level organizations. This role requires deep expertise in enterprise GIS platforms such as ArcGIS Enterprise, FME (Feature Manipulation Engine), PostGIS, QGIS, and cloud-based infrastructures (AWS, Azure). The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of spatial data architecture, automation via ETL tools, cross-functional leadership, and a passion for delivering scalable geospatial solutions. Key Responsibilities:  Architect and lead enterprise-scale GIS platforms to support geospatial data processing, visualization, and analytics.  Design and implement cloud-native GIS infrastructures using AWS or Azure.  Lead FME-based ETL automation pipelines for seamless data integration across spatial and non-spatial data systems.  Oversee the migration of legacy GIS systems to modern cloud-based and open-source architectures.  Integrate advanced GIS technologies such as ArcGIS Enterprise, QGIS, and PostGIS for enhanced geospatial workflows.  Lead the development of custom geospatial applications, tools, and dashboards to support business decision-making.  Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate geospatial requirements into actionable technical solutions.  Mentor a team of GIS professionals, developers, and analysts in best practices for modern GIS architectures.  Drive innovation in geospatial data analytics and visualization, supporting domains such as infrastructure, logistics, and environmental planning. Qualifications:  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or related field.  14–20 years of progressive experience in GIS architecture, geospatial systems development, and data integration.  Proven expertise in FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) for complex data automation and ETL pipelines.  Deep experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, QGIS, and PostGIS.  Strong cloud GIS experience with AWS and/or Azure services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Azure Maps).  Proficiency in spatial data modeling, geospatial analysis, and database management (PostgreSQL, SQL).  Demonstrated success in delivering GIS projects at enterprise scale across multiple sectors (e.g., infrastructure, aerospace, energy, tech).  Leadership experience managing teams and collaborating across departments.