Senior Solutions Architect

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Certifications in cloud or enterprise architecture (e.g., AWS/GCP/Azure Certified Architect, TOGAF, SAFe Architect) are highly desirable.
• Deep experience in solution architecture spanning technology, application, data, and integration domains.
• Strong expertise in infrastructure and connectivity architectures, including segmented networks, edge computing, and cybersecurity aligned with IEC 62443 and Zero Trust principles.
• Proven ability to develop and present high-fidelity architecture artifacts that support system procurement and implementation.
• Experience with IT/OT system interoperability in mining or large-scale industrial programs.
• Knowledge of architecture modeling tools (e.g., Orbus Infinity, ArchiMate), integration patterns (e.g., API gateways, OPC UA, MQTT), and deployment models.
• Experience in hybrid cloud-edge deployments, system orchestration, and secure remote operations.
• Minimum 15 years of experience delivering digital solutions in Oil & Gas and/or Mining industries.
• Proven track record of successful solution design and deployment across industrial operations, capital projects, and enterprise digital initiatives.
• Deep understanding of solution architecture, data architecture, and IT/OT systems integration in mission-critical environments.
• Strong experience designing and implementing data lakes, data warehouses, and ETL pipelines.
• Proficient in relational, graph, and time-series data modeling.
• Experience leading integration strategy for complex enterprise and industrial systems.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure), including IaaS, PaaS, and distributed systems architecture.
• Hands-on experience with microservices, cloud-native development, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud networking, identity and access management (IAM), and authentication/authorization frameworks (OAuth2, SAML, etc.).
• Strong grasp of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and the software development lifecycle.
• Experience delivering production-grade software using languages such as Python, Java, or similar.
• Proficient with API design, scripting (e.g., Python, SQL), and building hybrid/cloud-based systems.
• Capable of technical deep dives into infrastructure, code, and architecture layers when required.
• Demonstrated expertise in deploying Digital Twin and Asset Performance Management (APM) solutions at scale.
• Strong technical knowledge of OPC UA/DA, IoT frameworks, edge computing, and real-time data integration.
• Familiarity with industrial platforms such as Cognite, Aveva, Bentley, Hexagon, or similar ecosystems.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional digital projects and coordinating across organizational boundaries.
• Skilled in planning and orchestrating high-quality solution delivery within timelines and budget.
• Ability to align diverse technical stakeholders (client engineering, IT, cyber, vendors) through structured architectural approaches.
• Agile mindset with practical experience working on a Scrum team or in a Scaled Agile environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills tailored to both technical and executive audiences.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities; adept at building consensus.
• Ability to understand and frame customer business and technical needs to drive solution alignment.
• Professional presence in customer-facing interactions, with strong listening skills and ability to ask insightful questions.
• Cognitively agile—capable of switching between technical deep dives and strategic architecture discussions with leadership.
• Detail-oriented while maintaining a high-level view of system-wide architectural implications.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to customer or project sites as needed.
• • Has full authority to define and design end-to-end solution architectures within the scope of assigned projects and programs.
  • Empowered to make technical decisions regarding system design, integration approaches, and technology selection in alignment with enterprise standards and business goals.
  • Authorized to engage with stakeholders across business units, IT, operations, and external vendors to gather requirements, resolve conflicts, and gain alignment.
  • Responsible for approving technical specifications, architectural diagrams, and integration plans before development and deployment phases.
  • Expected to escalate critical risks, issues, or deviations from architectural standards to senior leadership promptly.
  • Freedom to innovate and propose new technologies, tools, and methods to enhance solution effectiveness, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Accountable for ensuring compliance with organizational governance, security policies, and industry regulations during solution design and implementation.
  • Makes decisions that impact project timelines, resource allocation, and quality within the architecture domain, collaborating closely with project managers and delivery teams.
  • Has discretion to lead technical reviews, workshops, and solution validation sessions with both technical teams and executive sponsors.
  • Holds responsibility for mentoring and guiding junior architects and engineers, shaping technical direction and best practices.

Role’s Metrics:

The Solutions Architect’s performance will be measured by their ability to deliver high-quality architectural designs and solutions on time, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and cybersecurity policies. Success will also be evaluated based on chargeability and customer satisfaction