GIS Release Engineer

Thames Water is a dynamic and innovative water company dedicated to harnessing data-driven insights to propel our business forward with the purpose to deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities, and the environment. We are seeking several talented and experienced GIS individuals as we build out our inhouse capability in this space.

We are looking for product-focused, results-oriented people who thrive in a collaborative, team-focused culture. You will work closely with product owners, data operations professionals, data analysts, product managers, business stakeholders, and your team, to help define, implement, and ship significant, innovative improvements to our GIS platform and products.

We are seeking a GIS Release Engineer to oversee the deployment and release management of GIS applications and solutions within Thames Water. The GIS Release Engineer will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling the release processes, ensuring that GIS updates and new features are delivered efficiently with minimal disruption to business operations.

What you’ll do as a GIS Release Engineer

Release Planning & Coordination:

• Develop and manage GIS release schedules in collaboration with GIS Developers, GIS Architects, and business stakeholders.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure the timely and smooth deployment of GIS solutions.
• Ensure adherence to release management processes and best practices.

Change & Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with GIS releases.
• Work with stakeholders to assess the impact of GIS releases and manage changes effectively.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Quality Assurance & Deployment:

• Conduct release testing and validation to ensure quality and reliability.
• Implement automation tools and processes to enhance release efficiency.
• Monitor GIS deployments and address any post-release issues.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:

• Work closely with IT, GIS Developers, and support teams to streamline release processes.
• Establish and maintain documentation for release management procedures.
• Continuously improve release workflows to enhance operational efficiency.

Base location – Hybrid – Clearwater Court, Reading.

Working pattern – 36 hours, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in release management or software deployment within a GIS environment.
• Experience with version control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment tools.
• Strong understanding of GIS technologies such as Esri ArcGIS, spatial databases, and cloud-based GIS solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £62,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTS and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.