Technical Lead - Geospatial

Salary: £117,000 - 132,600 per year

Requirements

• Proven track record with ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise/Pro, spatial database querying (SQL), and enterprise-level FME Workbench pipelines.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale spatial data transformation and migration projects.
• Strong Python background combined with Azure development experience, including Azure DevOps, Pipelines, and API Management/Swagger.
• Background operating as a Tech Lead within Agile/Scrum environments, managing code reviews, task sizing, and automated testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the migration and transformation of enterprise geospatial datasets using FME Workbench, ArcGIS (ESRI), and advanced SQL.
• Architect, develop, and maintain customer- and user-facing web applications using Python and Azure services.
• Establish automated CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, maintain API definitions via Swagger, and enforce rigorous testing strategies.
• Lead Scrum activities, including task sizing, estimation, pull request reviews, and quality assurance.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and assist with out-of-hours deployment and troubleshooting when necessary.

Technologies

• API
• Architect
• Azure
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• GIS
• Python
• SQL
• Swagger
• Web

More

We are seeking a hands-on Geospatial Technical Lead to oversee complex data migration and transformation initiatives while driving best-in-class software development standards. We bridge the gap between GIS data architecture, cloud engineering, and Agile project delivery. This is a 6-month initial contract with an inside IR35 daily rate, offered on a hybrid/remote basis. The rate is £450.00 - £510.00 per day. Talent International UK and its subsidiaries, Digital Gurus, Infinite Talent, and Rethink act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

last updated 35 week of 2026