Geospatial Software Architect

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CGI is a leading provider of ground segment software and IT systems. Within our Earth Observation business, we have a wide range of projects supporting customers both within and outside of the traditional space industry. Within the space industry our projects support our customers, including the European Space Agency (ESA), in carrying out their mission critical operational activities.
Our projects enable our customers to solve their business and scientific problems using data acquired from space. For example, we provide cutting edge cloud-based systems to assist clients in their migration from legacy environmental monitoring systems, helping them to monitor the land, water, and atmosphere.

Essential:
• Experience with cloud solutions using AWS or Azure
• Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for an IT solution in the Earth Observation or Geospatial Data domains.
• Experience of delivering high-level and detailed software architectures to clients using standardized approaches and tools.
• Experience applying best practice and external geospatial standards, including appropriate application of security principles.
• Experience of one or more software development and testing lifecycles.
• Ability to program in multiple programming languages
• Ability to lead and mentor others in technical work.
• Good communication skills for internal team and customer / subcontractor contacts.
• Good planning skills, and able to manage concurrent activities against external dependencies.
Highly Desirable:
• Software architecture certification or equivalent
• Experience with Agile and DevOps
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